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The 19th African American Read-In was held Feb. 20, hosted by the University of Northern Iowa College of Education. The Waterloo Community School District canceled its participation in the national event, and distribution of this year's selected book, All Because You Matter, following a federal directive from the U.S. Department of Education to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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The Waterloo Community School District reversed its decision to participate in the 19th African American Read-In, hosted by the University of Northern Iowa Department of Education on Feb. 20, and returned free children's books intended to be sent home with students.

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