Alma Adams
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Alma Shealey Adams is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 12th congressional district since January 6, 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development throughout her tenure. Adams is known for her advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities and her commitment to social justice initiatives. Before her election to Congress, she served in the North Carolina General Assembly, where she was recognized for her work on various legislative efforts.
Apr 29, 2019
H.R. 1054, the HBCU PARTNERS Act, is similar to the Senate bill but includes stronger provisions that would be supported by the HBCU community.
Apr 29, 2019
I do want to acknowledge the 65th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, not a happy birthday I think but I do want to acknowledge it and to speak to the frustration that I feel due to its unfulfilled promise.
Apr 29, 2019
It is almost like sometimes we give mandates and no money. And so, in that sense, I think we do need to provide some support there.
Apr 9, 2019
Thank you. All right. What was the rationale for eliminating funding that many institutions depend on, which could eventually force a handful of them to close?
Apr 9, 2019
It appears to me that the Department may have its priorities a little bit confused because it is willing to see schools who have filled an--or fill a historical mission, and educates a large percentage of low-income, first generation…
Apr 9, 2019
Pell Grants are great. Many of our students who attend HBCUs, 80 to 90 percent of them depend on it and financial aid.
Apr 9, 2019
the answers that you have provided reveal a fundamental lack of concern for the tens of thousands of students that were taken advantage of because of shoddy oversight by ACICS
Apr 2, 2019
Do you believe that accreditors should face consequences when they don't do their jobs?
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