Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Race vs. Class: The False Dichotomy
While waiting the latest decision on affirmative action by the Supreme Court, academics seem to condemn considering race in admissions.
Read MoreIt’s Not Your Grandmother’s NAACP
For more than 100 years, the NAACP has worked for racial equity, focusing on issues such as education and environmental justice.
Read MoreMore Black Men in Jail Than in College? Wrong
Ivory A. Toldson dispels a persistent myth about Black men that both perpetuates and is spread by racism.
Read MoreSenior With Perfect SAT Score: ‘I Try to Give Back’
Cameron Clarke’s future is high thanks to his hard work and intelligence, and his compassion helps others, too.
Read MoreRace, Class and Schools
Kevin P. Chavous ponders the significance of the Supreme Court decree for desegregation in the face of today’s education realities.
Read MoreWhat’s wrong with affirmative action – and why we need it
Journalist L.Z. Granderson understands the need for affirmative action–and where these policies fall short.
Read MoreDiscovering Black America’s Jailed Gems
One higher education leader has offered a suggestion that could help Black inmates and lead to rehabilitation.
Read MoreToday Marks the Founding of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Many who don’t know the Association for the Study of African American Life and History know the Black History Month it inspired.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Central State University Founded
One of Ohio’s colleges created to serve Black students, Central State University, was founded 125 years ago today.
Read MoreThe Rosenwald Schools: An Impressive Legacy of Black-Jewish Collaboration for Negro Education
Between 1912 and 1932, nearly 5,000 “Rosenwald schools” for black children were established in the South. The money to start them came from a Jewish donor, Julius Rosenwald, who collaborated with Booker T. Washington. By 1932, about one-third of black students in the South were attending Rosenwald schools. In addition to 4,977 schools, Rosenwald contributed to 217 homes for teachers. He also established 163 machine shops where students learned practical skills.
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