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Group Focuses on Developing Black CEOs
By Freddie Allen, Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – In an effort to increase the relevancy of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) redesigned one of its signature programs to cultivate Black industry leaders at
Read MoreVerbal Abuse in the Workplace: Are Men or Women Most at Risk?
. There is no significant difference in the prevalence of verbal abuse in the workplace between men and women, according to a systematic review of the literature conducted by researchers at the Institut universitaire de santé mentale de Montréal and
Read MoreCourt Rules Michigan Has No Responsibility to Provide Quality Public Education
DETROIT — In a blow to schoolchildren statewide, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled on Nov. 7 the State of Michigan has no legal obligation to provide a quality public education to students in the struggling Highland Park School District.
Read MoreWhere’s My Patronage? Black Voters Search for Benefits
Educate, organize and mobilize: Since the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s many Blacks have been loyal and consistent voters, albeit at levels that need to increase. During our most recent elections and other elections going back to the sixties, many
Read MoreDownload GDN Edition November 6, 2014
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Read MoreSchool Environment Affects Teacher Expectations
The school environment in which teachers work is related to their expectations of students, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Montreal. “It is known that low teacher expectations are negatively associated with student achievement and
Read MoreStartups Should Seek Quality Not Quantity for Partnerships
BUFFALO, N.Y. — When partnering with larger companies, startups with a small number of carefully chosen alliances will reap the most benefits, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. Forthcoming in Organization Science, the study
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The Pawns of Politics Where Is My Patronage?
Educate, organize and mobilize: For more than a year leading up to the recently completed General Elections, I’ve written about Voter Suppression, gerrymandering, the Black vote and voters. The good news from the General Election, if there is any, is that
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