by SNN | Jul 25, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion, President's Statement, Social Justice, Statement
In the ongoing struggle for racial equality and educational integrity, the recent actions taken by the Florida Board of Education are deeply concerning, as a civil rights advocate, as an attorney, and as a Black mother. Approving a new set of standards that turn back...
by SNN | Jun 29, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion, President's Statement, Social Justice, Statement
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “I am deeply troubled by today’s Supreme Court ruling overturning the use of affirmative action in college admissions. This decision, and particularly the distorted view of the 14th Amendment presented by the...
by SNN | Jun 27, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion, Statement
On behalf of the Special Needs Network, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones on the occasion of the Fourth of July, a day that holds deep historical significance in the United States. As we celebrate this day of independence, it is crucial to...
by SNN | Jun 19, 2023 | Social Justice, Statement
On behalf of the Special Needs Network, we are delighted to extend our warmest wishes to you on the momentous occasion of Juneteenth, a day that holds deep historical significance in the journey toward freedom and equality. Juneteenth, also recognized as Freedom Day...
by SNN | Apr 26, 2023 | Archived Press Release, Guest Blog, President's Statement, Press Release, Statement
Los Angeles, CA (April 25, 2023) – “While I am saddened by his passing, I’m grateful for a life well lived by the formidable Harry Belafonte – a true advocate for the civil rights movement and a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. What made Harry Belafonte so...
by SNN | Jan 30, 2023 | Autism, President's Statement, Statement
The distressing new findings by Rutgers University researchers that autism rates have tripled over the past 16 years are made far grimmer by their conclusion that, once again, children in underserved communities are not getting the same access to resources as their...