Posts Tagged ‘Education’
These Executive Orders Can Hit Black Students the Hardest
From ending DEI programs to allowing ICE to raid schools, Donald Trump has the power to upend Black students’ lives.
Read MoreBlack History Month @ MPM: Early Learning Series
Families with young children (recommended for ages 3-6) are welcome to stop in our Early Learning classroom for hands-on activities and story times that celebrate Black history!
Read MoreFlorida students are giving up Saturdays to learn Black history lessons their schools don’t teach
Volunteers are teaching Black history to students who have no chance to learn it because of Florida’s education restrictions.
Read MoreUnemployment Rate Surges For Black Workers, Especially Women
The reports a significant increase in Black unemployment rates, reaching levels not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge raises concerns about ongoing economic disparities and the impact of potential policy changes on Black workers.
Read MorePower Book II” Actor Michael Rainey Jr. Leads $2.4M Financial Literacy Program
Michaely Jr. has launched a financial literacy program aimed at empowering young people with essential money management skills. The initiative focuses on educating youth about personal finance to help them make informed decisions and build a secure financial future.
Read MoreHoward women’s soccer wins first NEC conference title, qualifies for NCAA tournament
The AFRO highlights Howard University’s women’s soccer team as they make history by participating in the NCAA tournament for the first time
Read MoreWhy the Black Panther Party’s Vision for Education Still Matters
The Black Panther Party had a vision for education that remains unmet but just as important for today’s Black students.
Read MoreWhy Black Kids Need the Education Dept. — and Why Trump Wants it Gone
Trump and others on the right see the Education Department as a wasteful, “woke” bureaucracy interfering with local control of schools.
Read MoreZero Math Proficiency: The National Impact on Black Students
Multiple factors have led to a frustrating lack of math proficiency by students at Baltimore public schools.
Read MoreA look at historically Black colleges and universities in the U.S.
The importance of HBCUs in the US includes trends in enrollments and funding, along with the challenges that these institutions face.
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