Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Black history class to undergo changes, College Board says
The College Board says changes will be made to its AP African American studies course, after critics said the agency bowed to political pressure and removed several topics.
Read MoreWashington state Black students played key role in the Civil Rights Movement
Students at one college in the Pacific Northwest actively played an important but sometimes overlooked role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Read MoreHow 2020’s racial unrest led four friends to create a scholarship for Black students
Nziffa, with input from her three childhood best friends, created a scholarship for their alma mater in Camden, Caesar Rodney High School.
Read MoreProgressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor’s race
Brandon Johnson has won the Mayoral race in Chicago running on a platform of addressing racial and economic disparities.
Read MoreWhat Does the LAUSD Strike Mean for Black Students?
LA’s Unified School District is negotiating with service employees who say they cannot live on their current low wages.
Read MoreVery few architects are Black. This woman is pushing to change that
There is a devastating story that Pascale Sablan sometimes tells when she talks about the experiences that have shaped who she’s become.
Read MoreHow Theodore Roosevelt and American Democracy was Influenced by Buganda: The Real Wakanda
President Theodore Roosevelt’s perspectives changed after his inspired visit to the East African kingdom of Buganda. His “support for the aspirations of Black people would […] grow until the end of his life in 1919.”
Read MoreThis Program for Black Teens Makes College Success a Reality
The nonprofit Chicago Scholars works with high school students for a seven-year cycle that covers the transition to and beyond college.
Read MorePostal Service Celebrates Author Toni Morrison New Forever Stamp
The United States Postal Service celebrates the life and legacy of author Toni Morrison (1931-2019) by creating a postal stamp in her honor.
Read MoreData Shows That Seattle’s Preschool Program Is A Wise Investment
A preschool program in Seattle helps children of color better prepare for kindergarten according to a report.
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