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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

7:11pm May 07, 2024

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history. The Texas-based organization announced Tuesday that it would become Scouting America. It's a significant shift for the organization as it emerges from bankruptcy after a flood of sexual abuse claims, and focuses on including everyone after decades of turmoil.

Men not required to hear sexual violence speaker's talk that was mandatory for sorority members

4:47pm September 28, 2023

by Aria Heyneman

A national speaker on sexual violence on college campuses spoke recently to women at Wake Forest University. Sorority members were required to attend this speech. Fraternity members were not.

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Community conversation to explore neurodiversity and gender identity connection

5:41pm June 26, 2023

by Paul Garber

Transgender and nonbinary people are more likely to have neurological differences such as autism or attention-deficit disorders compared to the overall population. A community conversation this week will explore the connection.

School, Interrupted Part 3: 'Til It Happens To You

7:16pm January 26, 2020

by Leah Fisher, Ian Doss, and Trey Shore

Talking about sexual assault at schools is uncomfortable. It can be much more so for teenagers. However, not talking about it, doesn't make it go away. Just in 2018, there were 70 incidents reported in North Carolina alone.

On the third episode of our Radio 101 series, School, Interrupted, youth reporters Leah Fisher, Ian Doss and Trey Shore look into the culture that allows acts of sexual misconduct to go unchecked in our schools.

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