Beaver County discusses racial inequity in virtual series
Beaver County is joining the nation in examining its history of racism and racial inequity.
County leaders, guided by the Inclusion, Diversity and Awareness Council and the Beaver County Community and Law Enforcement Coalition, are hosting virtual “racial equity summits” to foster tough conversations and address systemic disparities across multiple sectors.
When 46-year-old George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis last spring, Anthony Mitchell recalled the violence and prejudice he’s experienced throughout Pennsylvania.
“For many African Americans, watching George Floyd’s murder was extremely traumatizing,” the Penn State-Greater Allegheny professor told a panel of local stakeholders, elected officials and business owners last week. “It rekindled memories of the centuries of violence against African Americans, against Black bodies, men and women.”
Last spring, when the coronavirus outbreak was surging in New York, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s daily briefings became appointment television for many, as he authoritatively ticked through the latest statistics on infections, hospital beds and deaths. Behind the scenes, Mr. Cuomo was often obsessed with another set of numbers: his ratings.
As N.J. college town marks COVID anniversary, Rowan professor looks forward to end of Zoom calls
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Professor Adam Lovitz teaches a drawing class in an outdoor amphitheater at Rowan University in Glassboro Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.Courtesy Rowan University
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On Feb. 25, 2020, Kathryn Quigley shot off a quick email to her boss.
“I said I’ve been watching coverage and when the coronavirus hits here it’s going to be a mess,” said Quigley, chairperson of the journalism department at Rowan University. “Nobody knew how bad it was going to be but we knew it would be a disruption.”
BEAVER Knowledge is power, and a Beaver County group is hoping to use that power to make education more equitable.
The Quality Education Council of the Beaver County Partnership for Community and Economic Growth on Monday received $175,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Grable Foundation to continue the third phase of its Future of Education in Beaver County Public Schools Feasibility Study.
The third phase of the multi-year study will involve a team from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Research and Reform in Education. It will focus on exploring ways to enhance equitable educational opportunities for students in ways that are both fiscally responsible and sustainable, officials said.
Pearse Bertram Rebrands as Pearse Bertram+ Streamline Contract Manufacturing
New name reflects company s growing nationwide contract manufacturing business
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Pearse Bertram, a large distributor of quality manufacturing components, today announced a rebranding. In recognition of the growing importance of its contract manufacturing business, Streamline Assembly, the company will operate under its new name Pearse Bertram+ Streamline Contract Manufacturing.
The company has also relaunched its website to reflect its full suite of products and services.
Founded over 74 years ago, the company provides automation and process control systems and components, as well as an array of services including technical product selection and sourcing, testing, warehousing and order fulfillment.