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Race for Results: Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children
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Study: More, and More Diverse, US College Students Voted in 2016
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Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux Makes History as BSU’s First Female President
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One of the Oldest HBCUs in the Country Could Fold in September
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CBC Chairman Talks HBCUs, Impeachment and #RootOutRacism
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Program Empowers Low Income Young Adults to Go From Poverty to Professional Careers
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National Fatherhood Organization Announces “National Real Dads Read Day”
First National Real Dads Read Day Set for June 9, 2017, With a Focus on Children of Color Atlanta, GA — It wasn’t too long ago that Fathers Incorporated, a leading national nonprofit for the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood, launched
Read MoreWhy Environmental Groups Need More Volunteers of Color
Earth Day comes right before National Volunteer Week, an annual celebration of North American volunteerism in late April. This fortuitous timing gives environmental nonprofits an opportunity to engage prospective volunteers, especially nonwhites who live in communities exposed to environmental injustices.
Read MoreWhat Gorsuch’s Conservative Supreme Court Means for Workers
As Neil Gorsuch takes his seat on the Supreme Court, the 4-4 ideological stalemate that plagued the institution after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia has been broken, reestablishing its conservative tilt. In an article I wrote last year on
Read MoreUPDATE: GDN Community Colleges Special Edition Will Be Published June 1st
Join us in GDN’s special edition dedicated to community colleges, who are leading the way in the online education revolution! As a result of our expanding online readership and a more focused monthly print publication, eNews subscriptions are soaring and
Read MoreStrayer University Leadership Under Fire for Racial Discrimination and Abuse of Power
In separate complaints filed in Virginia and Tennessee, employees at Strayer University, one of the largest for-profit college systems in the US, have alleged systematic racial discrimination and sexual harassment by the institution’s leadership. The suits further allege that Strayer
Read MoreAmazon and HBCU Connect Partner to Host a Special VIP Hiring Event for Black Professionals
HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with popular online retailer Amazon, is offering Black professionals in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, the opportunity to meet with representatives from Amazon to learn more about career opportunities, network with their peers. Conversations between attendees
Read MoreJob Prospects Flat for Black Workers in March
The employment prospects for African Americans showed little improvement in March, according to the Labor Department’s most recent jobs report. The labor force participation rate, which is the share of Blacks who either hold jobs or are looking for work,
Read MoreGirls’ Confidence Level, Not Math Ability Hinders Path to Science Degree
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When it comes to mathematics, girls rate their abilities markedly lower than boys, even when there is no observable difference between the two, according to Florida State University researchers. “The argument continues to be made that gender
Read MoreLive the Life You Want Now And in the Future
Al Zdenek noticed early in his career that his clients, and people in general, had not received a good financial education and had not surrounded themselves with the best advisors. As a result, they were not making the best financial
Read MoreEnloe High School Student Heads to Washington, D.C. for Poetry Out Loud Finals
Raleigh, N.C. — Iman Dancy from Enloe High School in Wake County is headed to the national Poetry Out Loud finals in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 25. Dancy, a 10th-grader, will join more than 50 high school students from
Read MoreWill.i.am Scholarship Foundation
The Will.i.am Scholarship Foundation is open to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college and pursue degrees in the STEM and arts fields. The scholarship covers all college expenses, including tuition, books, fees, and room and board
Read MoreAspiring Music Producers Can Win $15K, Mentorship from Industry Expert DJ/ Producer Don Cannon
The Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters program is hosting their 2nd annual competition. searching for innovators and encouraging creative entrepreneurship. Nationwide — Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters wants to give a mentorship opportunity and a $15,000 grant to aspiring music producers.
Read MorePrivate Colleges Are Allowing Low Income Students to Attend For Free
Many private colleges across the country are experimenting with new programs that will allow more low income students to attend their institutions. One of those is Washington College, a private liberal arts school in Chestertown, MD (about 75 miles from
Read MoreSpring Break Leadership Chess Camp Helping Atlanta Inner City Youth to “Be Someone”
Atlanta, GA — Orrin Checkmate Hudson, “Master Motivator Teacher and Mentor”, is holding his annual Spring Break Leadership Chess Camp from Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2017 in Stone Mountain, Georgia. This week long leadership camp is from 9:00
Read MoreJesse Jackson’s PUSH Excel Scholarship Program
PUSH Excel Scholarship Program awards a number of scholarships each year to deserving students who plan to attend college but do not have the resources to pay for tuition. Each scholarship is open to students who meet the requirements. Jesse
Read MoreNBNA Scholarship Program For Black Nurses
The NBNA Scholarship Program offers 14 scholarships each year to students pursuing a career in nursing who are members of the National Black Nurses Association, Inc. The scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Eligible students must be enrolled
Read MoreBad News for Low Income College Students in Trump’s 2017 Budget
As President Donald Trump continues to make changes to the nation’s budget, his most recent cut to the U.S. Department of Education is bad news to millions of low-income students and thousands of schools around the country. Trump is planning
Read MoreLive Like a Millionaire on Any Budget: Financial Success Is a Good Habit
Teacherpreneur/ Money Magnet Timolin Langin’s holistic approach to wealth building underscores her workshops, her blogs, and her writings as the author of “Mind Over Money, How to Live like a Millionaire on Any Budget” and contributing writer to “Hoarders” star,
Read MoreVideo Games Encourage Indigenous Cultural Expression
Video games are robust forms of creative expression merging design, code, art and sound. Unfortunately, many games misrepresent or appropriate from Indigenous communities by falling back on stereotypes or including cultural content without involving Indigenous people in the development process.
Read MoreBook Review: “Having Her Say” — Dr. Rosie Milligan, Described By Many as a Modern-Day Harriet Tubman
Nationwide — Having Her Say: A Compilation of Articles by and About Dr. Rosie – Time Keeper, Almanac and Score Keeper for Black America is Dr. Rosie Milligan’s 21st published book and her much-awaited masterpiece. Part memoir, part business book,
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About the Latest Republican Attacks on Education
The effort to repeal and replace health care is generating headlines, and the attempt to investigate Trump’s Russia connections is of high importance. The specious claim that President Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower, too, has generated interest, largely because it
Read MoreWill Education Secretary Betsy Devos Protect Federal Student Aid?
An old adage teaches, ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.’ In recent months, the troubled Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) tried and lost two legal attempts to recover eligibility for federal education funds. But
Read MoreWoman Goes From Living in Her Car to Selling Her Art to Celebrities
Tiffanie Anderson knew she had a special talent when she was 20 years old. She believes her talent as an artist was inherited from her grandparents, who were also artists. But making a living as an artist was another matter,
Read MoreGraham A. Barden Elementary School Clubs
Being in a club is fun! At Graham A. Barden Elementary School in Havelock, scholars can go to different clubs of their liking, which enhance their learning such as Drama, Lego, Dance/Etiquette, Safety Patrol, Yearbook, Chess, Battle of the Books
Read MoreTop 2017 African-American, Minority and Diversity Summer Internship Programs
Many companies and organizations are already announcing that they are accepting applications for their upcoming internship programs. Here’s a list of the top 2017 summer internship programs for African Americans: #1 – The NBA Internship Program offers college students an
Read MoreWho is Betsy DeVos?
Betsy DeVos’ most recent job was running the American Federation for Children, an advocacy organization. The group’s self-described mission is “promoting school choice, with a specific focus on advocating for school vouchers, scholarship tax credit programs and Education Savings Accounts.”
Read MoreTop Black History Month Scholarship Programs For African-American Students
Every year, many companies and organizations give away scholarships to African American students as a way
Read MoreMicrosoft and HBCU Connect Event For Black Tech Leaders in Washington DC
HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft’s Consulting Services Division, recently hosted another of many successful professional recruiting
Read MoreNFL Play 60 Challenge Virtual Field Trip Live From Super Bowl LI
NFL PLAY 60 Challenge Virtual Field Trip Free Virtual Class to be Live-Streamed in Classrooms Nationwide
Read MorePresident Obama wants to give $1 billion to low-income schools
President Obama has created a $1 billion policy that will divert funds from more affluent schools
Read MoreWhy We Must Defend Obama’s Every Student Succeeds Act
When President Barack Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act in 2015, policy makers and educators
Read MoreWell Young Women’s Leadership Academy Equips Girls of Color
2016 At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Princeton University New York, NY — For the
Read MoreWhat It Means to Be Black in the American Educational System
Many people still think that racism is no longer a problem in America. After the election
Read MoreAcademic Witch Hunt Project Gets an F for Accuracy
Propaganda campaigns foreshadow more serious assaults on the First Amendment under a President Trump. I’m one
Read MoreJackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is for minority high school students in the United States. In
Read MoreHow Are Undocumented Students Able to Enroll at American Universities
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented people, beginning on his first day
Read MoreHarlem Program Helps Low-Income Students Reach Commanding Heights
NEW YORK – Shay Stinson was a quiet 8-year-old girl, raised by a single mom in
Read MoreHenry T. Sampson Created Technology Used in the First Cell Phone Back in 1971 – Gamma-Electrical Cell
What do Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Henry T. Sampson all have in common? They are
Read MoreGive Communities of Color a Voice in Reshaping Education
For the first time in our nation’s history, the majority of students in public schools are
Read MoreStudents at HBCU More Likely to Favor Limits on Press’ Right to Cover Campus Protests, Express Less Trust in Media
MIAMI – Students who attend historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States are
Read MoreUS Garment Manufacturers Fined $682,344 for Labor Law Violations
Labor Law Violations Los Angeles – Investigators from the California Labor Commissioner’s Office issued $682,344 in fines to
Read MoreTips for Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free this School Year
(StatePoint) All parents want to feel confident that their children are happy, healthy and focused on
Read MoreGreat New Tips to Boost Productivity
(StatePoint) If you are like most people, you could use more hours to get things done.
Read MoreReasons Military Veterans Make Topnotch Employees
Politicians call them heroes and strangers thank them for their service. But when their enlistment comes
Read MoreHBCU Ambassadors: NCCU Students Selected for Elite White House Initiative
Durham, N.C. – The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has named
Read MoreBlack Alliance for Educational Options – BAEO Social Innovation Challenge Video Series
BAEO Social Innovation Challenge to document to award $500,000 as an investment to an individual or
Read MoreFive Tips For Success That Nobel Laureates Can Teach Us
The scientists, artists and peacemakers who win the Nobel Prize every year are as diverse as
Read MoreReducing Racial Bias Possible in Older Children
Research has shown children have racial biases from an early age, but a new University of
Read MoreWhere Did Officer Friendly Go?
“Old Time D.C.,” a nostalgia-filled Facebook page, recently stirred a distant memory that struck a chord,
Read MoreBlack Children Kicked Out of Preschool and Into Prison
Behind every successful child is a parent or teacher who has a positive influence on the
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