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Dealing With Sexism and Gender Issues in the Classroom
“What do you do if your child comes home with schoolbooks with racist or sexist stories?” Teachers and parents often face such questions or issues. But a new book may help with the answers. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Kim Cosier
Read MoreWhat Small Business Owner Needs to Know About Hiring
(StatePoint) Looking to staff up your small business? Don’t underestimate the importance of getting your hiring decisions right. The smaller your business is, the more important your choices become. “While searching for employees does take you away from your primary
Read MoreDiscovering the Unexpected on the Journey to Empowerment: Young NNPA Black Scholars
The legendary scholar, writer and visionary James Baldwin once personally confided with me that he had come to know that the “power of the pen” for Black people in America and throughout world was “truly transformative and irreversibly impactful on
Read MoreBlack Wealth: Five Financial Terms You Hear Often, but Probably Don’t Fully Understand
We see it every day… in movies, commercials, and the internet. People on billboards or other advertisements, smiling uncontrollably, running through open fields, watching sunsets on white sand beaches (while drinking their lattes). Every day we are bombarded with “If
Read MoreInterracial Friendships Decrease in Elementary and Middle School, Teachers Play Hidden Role
As elementary and middle school students progress in school, they are less likely to have friends of a different race, even from the beginning to the end of a single school year, finds a study led by NYU’s Steinhardt School
Read MoreSegregation Increasing at Some U.S. Schools
(NNPA) A recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the segregation of African American and Hispanic students nationwide is getting worse. In particular, a notable increase in segregation among K-12 public schools was pointed out in the study. The
Read MoreSchools Need to Provide Better Access to Community Services So All Students Can Learn
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – All across the country, there are low-performing school districts, under-achieving students and frustrated teachers, but current literature doesn’t fully address the root of the problems. “The public schools can function as community centers with the belief that
Read MoreStudents Use Summer Vacation to Prepare for a Healthy Future
(StatePoint) Is your family thinking about the skills and experience your child needs for college and future success? The majority of college admission officers recommend that students start preparing before or by ninth grade. Yet, more than half of middle
Read MoreTroubled Homeowners Can Avoid Foreclosure With New Mortgage Modification Program
Since 2004 approximately 8 million homes have been lost to foreclosure, according to CoreLogic, a national mortgage data firm. Although the number of homeowners entering foreclosure has fallen dramatically since the height of the crisis, 434,000 homeowners remained in some
Read MoreNYU Study Finds Shifting Gaps in Educational Attainment Among Students of Different Incomes
A new NYU Steinhardt study published in the journal AERA Open looks at income-based gaps in educational attainment. While the difference in high school graduation rates between high- and low-income students shrunk, inequality may have shifted to higher education, with
Read MoreBlack Women Won’t Celebrate Equal Pay Day until August 1
The Sewall-Belmont House is located at the National Women’s Party in Washington D.C. It is one of the oldest houses near the United States Capitol, and was the house where Alice Paul wrote the 19th Amendment that granted women the
Read MoreMothers Say Middle-Class Status Little Protection Against Gendered Racism for Black Boys
Study reveals how African American mothers parent young sons – via ‘bias-preparation’ strategies – to navigate ‘Thug’ image and vulnerabilities of African American masculinity. Middle-class African American mothers must parent differently than their white counterparts. African American middle-class mothers bear
Read MoreRace Biases Teachers’ Expectations for Students
When evaluating the same black student, white teachers expect significantly less academic success than black teachers, a new study concludes. This is especially true for black boys. When a black teacher and a white teacher evaluate the same black student,
Read MoreJay-Z and His Mom, Gloria Carter, Announce New 2016 Scholarship Program
Scholarship awards range from $1,500 to $2,500, and the application deadline is April 30th The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to high school students as well as undergraduate students entering college for the first time. The purpose of
Read MoreBig Chair Chess Club Hosts Day of Fun
(NNPA) For young, Black men living in Washington, D.C., the game of chess provides an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills that prove essential in avoiding common pitfalls. It also allows them to revel in each other’s company and enjoy
Read MoreProposals Perpetuate Unequal Treatment of “Select” UNC Schools
Recent articles published in several newspapers and online have attempted to represent the position of those who publically call for radical changes in the UNC system. Specifically, one of these proposals involves potential changes to mandate that the least qualified
Read MoreSegregation Forever? Teaching Tolerance Explores Re-Segregation Trends in Schools in the Deep South
On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges walked into the first-grade classroom at William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, the first black child to ever attend the school. She had no understanding of the history that led to that moment
Read MorePersistent ADHD Associated With Overly Critical Parents
WASHINGTON – For many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, symptoms appear to decrease as they age, but for some they do not and one reason may be persistent parental criticism, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Read MorePhi Beta Sigma Donates $25,000 to Fayetteville State University
The Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., in Fayetteville presented Fayetteville State University (FSU) with a check for $25,000 recently. The donation was made in support of The Campaign for Fayetteville State University: From a Proud Legacy
Read MoreIs Your Life in Balance? Healthy Habits to Try in 2016
(StatePoint) Is your life in balance? The new year is a great time to take stock of your routine and make improvements where necessary. Here are some thoughtful habits to consider incorporating into your day in the coming year. •
Read MoreAfrican American Designer Shines at Toyota
By Freddie Allen (NNPA) Rob McConnell, the manager for body engineering at the Toyota Technical Center said that he often draws inspiration from the fashion industry. “A little secret, hopefully no one is recording, but me and my wife sit
Read MoreYoung Black Entrepreneurs to Follow and Keep an Eye on in 2016
All of us have heard the word “entrepreneur” tossed around at some point in time. When you picture an entrepreneur, who do you imagine? Maybe you imagine Steve Jobs, Bill Gates or even Mark Zuckerberg. But they aren’t the only
Read MoreOhio State Dean Dead Wrong for Hiding Facts About Black Genocide and Abortion
In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, “Our primary reason for bringing an end to racial discrimination in America must not be the communist challenge. Nor must it be merely to appeal to Asian and African peoples. The primary
Read MorePaula Watkins: First African-American Virtual School Founder
For more than 30 years, Dr. Paula Watkins has spent her professional career focusing on improving the student achievement gap in the core academic areas of mathematics, writing, reading and languages for school districts in the State of Michigan. Realizing
Read MoreCommunity Partnerships Link Latin Americans
A little boy returns from a Milwaukee library with a book of his own, to keep forever – in both Spanish and English. A group of budding young musicians come together after school to share Latin and Caribbean rhythms in
Read MoreGrowing Diversity in Doctoral Programs
CHICAGO — The challenges of increasing diversity in academia have been widely cited. Now a new Northwestern Medicine study is addressing challenges at the Ph.D. level to boost the persistence of underrepresented minority and female students toward academic careers. The
Read MoreEnslaved Women in Early America, New Book Offers Insight
Finding Charity’s Folk: Enslaved & Free Black Women in Maryland Irvine, Calif. – “Charity Folks is a ghost of slavery who refuses to be silenced,” writes Jessica Millward, associate professor of history at the University of California, Irvine, in the
Read MoreChildren’s Learning Institute to Study Targeted Parent and Teacher Behaviors
HOUSTON, Texas – Understanding how to provide children with an early foundation in school readiness skills is critical, as many states estimate that half of their students, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, arrive at kindergarten already far behind where
Read MoreEnvironment Can’t Be Saved While Women Are Second-Class Citizens
“Why Women Will Save the Planet” tackles the links between discrimination and environmental degradation with a collection of articles and interviews from more than 30 women around the world. Liz Hutchins, Friends of the Earth’s Senior Campaigner, said: “We can’t
Read MoreInvesting in the Education of Students of Color Benefits All Americans
(NNPA) – As Congress prepares to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA, it is vitally important that the updated law address the significant achievement gaps that plague the nation’s most underserved populations: students of color and low-income
Read MoreChris Paul Donates Computer Lab to Crenshaw Afterschool Program
Basketball player Chris Paul brought tears to the eyes of a group of teenagers in the Brotherhood Crusade afterschool program when he partnered with State Farm and Jordan Brand’s WINGS to donate a computer lab with state of the art
Read MoreHow Native American Students View Engineering
A greater understanding of what engineers do and how their skills can help reservation communities and tribes may help encourage Native American students to pursue the profession, according to a study done by South Dakota State University researchers. However, that
Read MoreSalisbury Native has “Greenlight” to Make a Mark in Hollywood
filmmaking after making the top 20 in HBO’s “Project Greenlight.” (Andreas Branch Photography/The Charlotte Post) A Hollywood breakthrough does not come along every day for a Salisbury native. With the return of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to HBO’s “Project
Read MoreJalen Rose: A Hero for Education
Top athletes are retiring from sports arenas and excelling as educational entrepreneurs. In 1991, Detroit native Jalen Rose achieved instant fame as a member of the “Fab Five,” the University of Michigan’s collection of the most highly recruited basketball players
Read MoreWomen’s Entrepreneurship Day Aims to Empower Young Entrepreneurs Worldwide & at UN on Nov. 19
Educators are invited to connect their students, campus communities and alumni to Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) on Nov. 19 and a new movement to create a worldwide network of women leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs igniting startups, driving economic expansion and
Read MoreIncrease Access for Diverse Students at Top-Tier Colleges
George Washington University is taking another step toward improving access to a college education for students from all backgrounds. The university is partnering with The Posse Foundation, a nationwide college access and youth leadership development program, to offer full-tuition leadership
Read MoreWorkplace Bullying and What to Do About It
Bullying doesn’t stop on the playground. From the workplace to the boardroom, research shows that adult bullying takes many forms. October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, with efforts focusing on ways to stop bullying in schools and online. October
Read MoreRefugee Camp Students Graduate From New University of Utah College of Social Work Program
Gerawork Teferra fled to Kakuma, Kenya, from his native Ethiopia with nothing but desperation. He joined thousands of refugees from neighboring African nations, most who had traveled hundreds of miles to reach the safety of a refugee camp far from
Read MoreBlack Students Disproportionately Suspended and Expelled from Schools in the South
A new analysis of federal data found that Southern schools disproportionately suspend and expel African American students at rates higher than their representation in the student population. Nationally, 1.2 million black students were suspended from K-12 public schools in 2011-2012,
Read More5 Must-Ask Career Questions for Your Campus Tour
The campus is beautiful. The academics are stellar. But what about career development? When personal and career development is a priority at a college or university, the institution teaches students how to live meaningful, purposeful, successful lives – not just
Read MoreFinancial Distress Hinders Success of Academically Prepared Minority Students
A new study of more than 500 Black and Latino college students has confirmed that many encounter obstacles after enrolling in college without adequate financial resources. “Students were surveyed in the fall, winter and spring of freshman year,” said Micere
Read MoreMississippi and New Orleans Organizations Eliminate Barriers to Improve Outcomes for Young Men and Boys of Color
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. – The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announced a total investment of $4.7 million to 10 community-based organizations in the foundation’s priority places of Mississippi and New Orleans that are working to promote racial equity and healing in
Read MoreTop 10 Back-To-School Scholarships For Black and Minority Students
It’s that time of the year again! School is back in session, and high school seniors are being advised to start looking for and applying for available scholarships and internships. Every year, thousands of non-profit organizations, government agencies, and companies
Read MoreTruancy Takes a Higher Toll on Black Families
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Truancy among Black students has far-ranging consequences, not just as a predictor for low academic achievement, but also for the long-term cost to American taxpayers, according to a new report by the Center of American Progress, a
Read MoreAdditional State Assistance for Children with Disabilities
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Just in time for the start of the school year, the Department of Education has allocated nearly $14 million to state resource centers for parents of children with disabilities. These parent training and information centers (PTIs) were
Read MoreTitans of Industry: A Wealth and Wisdom Speakers Series
Columbus, OH — Real Times Media subsidiary, Who’s Who Publishing Company, the premier platform for celebrating African American achievement, announced that it has partnered with Prudential Financial, Inc. to launch Titans of Industry: A Wealth and Wisdom Speakers Series. Geared
Read MoreThurgood Marshall College Fund Launches Apple Scholars Program
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – On Tuesday, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) opened the application process for the Apple HBCU Scholars program to help the most valuable company in the world identify the next generation of high-performing leaders of color in
Read MoreBlacks Hit Hardest by Public-Sector Job Losses
The public sector has long served as an equalizer in American society, a place where minority workers could find stable employment that offered advancement and a reliable path to a middle-class life. But the Great Recession wiped out many of
Read MoreNew Congressional Caucus Champions HBCUs
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – A little help may be on the way for historically Black colleges and universities struggling against falling financial support and an increasingly skeptical public. The Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus was launched last week, with Congressional members Representatives
Read MoreWhen Being an Immigrant Makes It More, Not Less, Likely to Have a Job
In the United States, black immigrants are more likely to both be in the labor force and working than blacks born in the U.S.—but a college degree erases that difference, according to a surprising new analysis by Vanderbilt Professor of
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