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‘Drive2Greatness’ Ford Empowers HBCU Students to Pursue STEAM Careers

During the 2017 homecoming festivities that are now occurring on HBCU campuses across the nation, I believe it is also important to salute and recognize the companies that financially contribute to the success of HBCUs.

Public Schools Are More Segregated than They Were 40 Years Ago

After all those factors lead to a dip in school performance, students and their communities are stigmatized as “failing.” Schools close. Quality of life drops; economic prospects dwindle; public safety decreases …

Georgia Develops ESSA Plan to Close Achievement Gap

Georgia is making every effort to ensure that students have a better chance of performing at proficient or advanced levels on all state exams. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) prioritizes narrowing the achievement gap.

Policy Experts Discuss Educating Black Students in the New Jim Crow Era

We have to let the kids know that the world is waiting for them, they’re up next and we have to change their mindset that the world views them as disposable.

Ford Motor Company Empowers African Americans in STEAM Careers at HBCUs

Ford recently launched “Drive2Greatness” initiative to support science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM) programs at HBCUs. STEAM careers are vital and in high demand in today’s global economy.

The Enduring Power of Print for Learning in a Digital World

Given this trend, teachers, students, parents and policymakers might assume that students’ familiarity and preference for technology translates into better learning outcomes. But we’ve found that’s not necessarily true.

Race for Results: Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children

The report ranked states in a Race for Results Index and awarded them composite scores for how well children of different ethnic groups do, based on a scale of one to 1,000.

National Leadership Program for Young Leaders

Fellows also will work with our on-site job coach, strengthening skills in advocacy and leadership as well as hands-on training in public speaking, writing, social media and networking.

HBCU Tech Summit Inspires African-American Millennials to Pursue Entrepreneurship and High-Tech

The HBCU Tech Summit is assembling a work group, committed to a year round approach to supporting empowering and enabling HBCU students.

States Ignore Social Competency for Students in ESSA Plans

According to a recent report by Education Week, states have largely ignored a critical mandate of the Every Student Succeeds Act that calls for schools to measure the social and emotional competencies of their students.

United Negro College Fund/ Michael Jackson Scholarship

The Michael Jackson scholarship provides financial assistance to communication arts and social science students attending a UNCF college/university during the current academic year. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship will provide an award up to $5,000 …

Study: More, and More Diverse, US College Students Voted in 2016

Students who belong to some demographic groups with historically low turnout rates showed some of the biggest increases: younger students, Hispanic students and Asian students.

Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux Makes History as BSU’s First Female President

Partnerships are going to be extremely important. We want to reach out to our business leaders and the rest of our community and help them see the value …

New Center for American Progress Report: Path Forward to Increase Teacher Diversity

Developing proven and rigorous standards to increase selectivity within the teacher workforce and keeping the U.S. workforce competitive on an international scale does not—and should not—need to come at the cost of diversity …

History Repeating Itself: Fighting for School Integration in 2017

Since 2013, the mostly-white Birmingham suburb of Gardendale, Alabama, has been trying to break away from the larger Jefferson County public school district, where black students outnumber white ones by several thousand.

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: Constitutional Responsibility for Right to Sound Basic Education

Despite the ruling today, this lawsuit and our organizing around it has lifted the hopes of parents and community advocates in Halifax County who believe that change is possible …

American Federation of Teachers on the CBC Foundation’s 47th Annual Legislative Conference

We must be engaged, empowered and prepared to fight forward for high-quality public education; affordable, high-quality healthcare; good jobs that pay living wages; a stronger democracy free of voter suppression; and an end to bigotry and hatred.

National HBCU Pre-Law Summit Presents Game-Changing Opportunity For HBCU Students

Two intensive days of game-changing information, resources, and connections designed to help future law students achieve success in a demanding educational endeavor and tough field in great need of diversity.

When You Educate a Girl, You Educate a Nation

As I write this, I am preparing to travel with my colleagues to Nigeria, where I will have the honor of meeting some of the Chibok girls who were released after two waves of negotiations between Boko Haram and Nigerian

One of the Oldest HBCUs in the Country Could Fold in September

Cheyney University, One of the Nation’s Oldest HBCUs, Could Lose Its Accreditation in September After years of financial trouble and heartbreaking enrollment decline, Cheyney University, one of the oldest Black institutions of higher education in America, is on the verge

CBC Chairman Talks HBCUs, Impeachment and #RootOutRacism

During a conference call with reporters, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), pledged to revisit the debate around impeachment when Congress returns after Labor Day and announced a new campaign to #RootOutRacism in the

Program Empowers Low Income Young Adults to Go From Poverty to Professional Careers

Year Up is a program that helps low income young adults go from poverty to a professional career within just one year. It consists of six months of training, prep for entry level jobs, and then placement in an internship

The Legal Threat to Diversity on Campus

Last summer, the Supreme Court ruled that colleges and universities can use race as one factor among many in making admissions decisions. The court determined that such policies helped further an institution’s mission to attain the educational benefits of diversity. A recent

Deepening Corporate Diversity Recruitment – Thurgood Marshall College Fund

While “Diversity” is not a new term for the business world, it appears to be experiencing a resurgence of sorts lately. Every major corporation seems to be looking for employees from underrepresented groups—some, because they think these diverse perspectives will

Betsy DeVos’ 6-Month Report Card: More Undoing Than Doing

Since the inauguration of Donald Trump, the news cycle has been dominated by stories of White House controversy: a travel ban, North Korea, health care and more. Meanwhile, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has been busy fulfilling her conservative agenda

We’re All Responsible for the Success of Our Students

(NNPA) – Popular opinion, suggest that caregivers, educators, and students have an equal role to play in the academic achievement of students. However, according to an annual survey of “Black and Latino Parents and Families on Education and Their Children’s

Students’ Test Scores Tell Us More About the Community They Live in Than What They Know

Every year, policymakers across the U.S. make life-changing decisions based on the results of standardized tests. These high-stakes decisions include, but are not limited to, student promotion to the next grade level, student eligibility to participate in advanced coursework, eligibility

Black Family-Owned Restaurant Finds Success Serving Up Super Delicious BBQ Favorites

Who doesn’t love a good barbecue? The next time you’re in Baltimore, Maryland, be sure to check out this new Black-owned family restaurant. It’s called The BBQ and they serve delicious barbecue favorites like ribs, pulled pork, pit turkey, baked

Will Women Vote for Women in 2018? It Depends on if They’re Married

The 2018 elections promise to be the “Year of the Woman,” with more women planning to step into local, state and federal elections than ever before. This represents a significant change. The United States has some of the lowest female

5 Tips for Balancing Family, Work and Education

It’s an age-old conundrum. To advance professionally, often one must go back to school. However, earning a degree might seem like an insurmountable challenge because of the demands of a current job. Experts say that more education is not only

Early Childhood Education is Crucial: How You Can Help

New research shows that many pre-K classrooms could benefit from more resources, especially for the most vulnerable children. Ninety-four percent of Head Start teachers report needing more resources to enrich their classrooms, and 84 percent say they are unable to

Slavery on Campus: Recovering the History of Washington College’s Discarded Slaves

When First Lady Michelle Obama reminded Americans during the Democratic National Convention that she lives in a house literally built by slaves, it once again sparked discussion of slavery in the United States’ history. The White House is not the

Black Millionaires of Tomorrow Course Launched by America’s Top Financial Scholar

Philadelphia, PA — The Black Millionaires of Tomorrow, a set of online financial literary courses especially for children, has launched as a part of the Black Business School. The Black Millionaires of Tomorrow was developed by America’s premier financial expert,

Local Black Youth to Represent the U.S. in Jamaica This July — Will Perform in Front of Jamaican Dignitaries

A GoFundMe page for the What About YOUth Initiative has been launched for those who want to help make a difference, and support their upcoming trip to Jamaica Nationwide — Diaspora Conference this summer youth participants involved with the National

10-Year Old CEO Gets Distribution in Once Upon a Child Stores Across the Country

Elementary entrepreneur Gabrielle Goodwin is now selling her hair accessory invention GaBBY Bows in 50 Once Upon a Child stores in 16 states across the US. With the help of her mom Rozalynn, the 10 year-old CEO solved the age-old

Black Homeschool Mother and Former Public School Teacher Creates Literacy Content that Reflects African American Children

Atlanta, GA — The late great Chicago educator, Marva Collins once said, “You can pay people to teach but you can’t pay them to care.” Naomi Bradley M.Ed has always cared deeply about children, since her first teaching assignment at

What Trump’s Education Budget Could Mean for Students in Poverty

Dubbed “A New Foundation for American Greatness,” President Donald Trump’s budget proposal for 2018 seeks to achieve faster economic growth and debt reduction. But only US$59 billion of that budget has been slated for education – a $9.2 billion cut

Tips to Teach Your Children About Money

(StatePoint) It’s never too early to think about the lessons your children are learning about money. Setting a good financial example is just the start. Parents should also actively engage children on the topic. These lessons can help put kids

Four Ways to Help Raise Kids’ Grades

(StatePoint) School can be tough, but parents can help by making sure students have all the tools and study habits they need to succeed. Here are four ways to help raise children’s grades. Make Space It may be tempting for

Sixteen States and the District of Columbia Turn in ESSA Plans

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have submitted plans for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the spring peer review window, the U.S. Department of Education said this month. While other states continue to work on submitting

Ensuring the Promise of the Every Student Succeeds Act

During the month of May, many of us celebrated the 63rd anniversary of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision. The unanimous 1954 ruling by the United States Supreme Court declared that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” Last week, the National Newspaper Publishers Association partnered with the Thurgood

My Friend Wants Me to Hire Her Cousin and I Don’t Want To

Dear Alma, I have a friend who knows I am hiring people to fix up my house, and she keeps suggesting that I hire her cousin. I have hired workers in the past and prefer to keep using them. There’s one

What the 1970 Kent State Shootings Tell Us About Universities Then and Now

In 1997, a student I taught while I was a Fulbright scholar in Turkey came to visit our home in Cleveland. Asked what sites he might want to visit, he immediately suggested nearby Kent State. On May 4, 1970, students

Young Genius Brothers, 11 and 14 Years Old, Graduate from High School and College

Two genius brothers from Texas, Carson and Cannan Huey-You, have simultaneously graduated from high school and college. Carson, who is just 14 years old, just graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in physics. He was the youngest graduate

HBCU Catches Heat for Inviting Ed Sec Betsy DeVos to Keynote Graduation

(NNPA) – Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), a historically Black university in Daytona Beach, Fla., has suffered waves of sharp criticism since school officials announced that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would be the keynote speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony. The current

NYU Appoints Lisa M. Coleman as Chief Diversity Officer

As NYU’s Inaugural CDO, Coleman to Lead Efforts to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring, Admissions, and Culture New York, NY — New York University President Andrew Hamilton today named Lisa Coleman to be Senior Vice President for Global

Hundreds of Black Boys Say They Were “Modern Day Slaves” at a Recently Closed Reform School

Kentwood, LA — Antoinette Harrell is a genealogist, activist, and peonage detective who spent decades tracking down slavery in the deep south. The peonage research of Harrell led her to investigate peonage at the Arthur G. Dozier Reform School in

AKA President, Lawmakers Condemn Racist Act at American University

(NNPA) – A day after Taylor Dumpson, who is an African American woman, was elected to be student body president at American University, nooses and bananas (some with the words “AKA Free” on them) were found hanging in various places on

Flat Funding for HBCUs Is a Win

(NNPA) – My job is to promote the interests of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. So naturally I was concerned when I heard earlier this year that the new Trump administration was planning to propose increasing defense spending by

College (Un)Affordability: Lowest Income Students Face Highest Cost Burdens at 2- and 4-Year Public Colleges in All 50 States, Even After Aid, New Analysis Finds

A sobering new analysis released today by The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) finds striking inequities in public college affordability, both within and across states. College Costs in Context: A State-by-State Look at College (Un)Affordability exposes the financial

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