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Florida Hispanics Better Off Financially and Expect Conditions to Continue to Improve, Latest FAU Poll Says
Central and South Florida Much More Optimistic than North Florida A majority of Hispanics in Florida say they’re better off financially than they were a year ago and expect the good times to continue for themselves and business in the
Read MoreStill No Job After Graduation? Here’s What You Should Be Doing
Baylor career expert shares six tips on how to fill the gap between commencement and that first professional job It’s been two months since you walked across the stage with your diploma. You scour the want ads and send out your
Read MoreA Sports and Fun-filled Day to Raise Money for Excellent Programs
One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York will host its Eighth Annual Golf Outing on Monday, August 3 at the Forest Hill Field Club, 9 Belleville Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey. Registration starts at 11 a.m. The shotgun tournament
Read MoreWilmington-based Gospel Artist Damion Murrill & Siloam Release Debut Project
Wilmington, NC – One of North Carolina’s finest Gospel ensembles is dropping their debut CD. Damion Murrill & Siloam, headed by GRAMMY Award Nominee Damion Murrill, will be celebrating the release of their brand new CD, Take A Stand, on
Read MoreTop 15 Little-Known Scholarships for Women and Girls in 2015/2016
Every year, billions of dollars in scholarships are given away to students all over the world. These scholarships can be used to pay for college tuition, boarding, books, and more. Every scholarship has different criteria to be eligible, but all
Read MoreExecutive Director Makes Push to Advance the Dialogue on Race
NEW YORK — Leslie Fields-Cruz, executive director of the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC), the nation’s primary presenter of stories on the black experience on public television, has released the following statement in the wake of recent attacks against black
Read MoreNew Orleans Novelists Launches Challenge to Would-be Writers
New Orleans, LA — The authors of a novel based on a black family’s struggle through three generations of slavery and racism have launched a special contest/rewrite challenge to would-be writers. Authors Dianna and Tom Riley created the “Summer Harvest”
Read MoreUniversity Offers Scholarships to Children of Slain Emanuel AME Parishioner
The recent massacre of nine congregants in an African-American church in Charleston, S.C., by a self-proclaimed White supremacist has been marked by stories, not so much of hate, but of touching tales of forgiveness, graciousness and an outpouring of love.
Read MoreSlavery Linked to School Segregation in South
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – There is a direct correlation between the geographic concentration of slavery and today’s K-12 school segregation, according to a new study. The study, “How the Legacy of Slavery and Racial Composition Shape Public School Enrollment in the
Read MoreEducation Advocates Call for Retooled No Child Left Behind on 50th Anniversary
(NNPA) — Officials, lawmakers and civil rights groups commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by calling for much-needed updates to the law. The measure, many said, was one of the major victories of
Read MoreHouston Dermatologist Developed a Skin Care Line That Is Now Easily Accessible For All
HOUSTON, TX -– Moore Unique Skin Care, a Houston based, African American owned company is now carrying three of its products through the Walmart “Made in the USA” program. Made in the USA is part of an effort by Walmart
Read MoreClosing Achievement Gaps Requires More than Education Reform
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Education reform alone isn’t enough to close achievement gaps between Blacks and Whites, according to a new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The study by EPI, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank focused on the needs
Read MoreMichelle Obama’s Real Life Experiences
“People will make assumptions about who they think you are based on their limited notion of the world.” Last month at the graduation ceremony of Tuskegee University, a historically Black college in Alabama, first lady Michelle Obama spoke candidly about
Read MoreNew Program Will Train Next Generation of Business Leaders
Cornell College is launching a new business major this fall with three areas of focus, including business analytics, which uses data and statistical analysis to guide business decisions, and is one of the fast-growing areas in business. The major will
Read MoreBlacks ‘Segregated’ in Low-Paying Retail Jobs
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – More than 1.9 million Black Americans work in retail, accounting for 11 percent of the industry’s total workforce. Despite being the second-largest source of employment for Black workers, new data from the NAACP and equality advocacy organization,
Read MoreBlack Graduates Face a Tough Job Market
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – College graduates will enter a job market this year that is better than it has been in recent years, but they will still face a tough climb. That climb will be especially difficult for Black college graduates
Read MoreCreating Stronger Paths for Health and Learning
Beginning with pregnancy and continuing until the child is ready to enter the third grade, health, education and community support organizations are collaborating to give moms and their new babies a greater bond while boosting the child’s development. It’s Raising
Read MoreNew Book Fosters the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Urban Youth
Military veteran turned Author Thomas Barr Jr. has spent years working in the service of government. He has penned a book that portrays the urban settings of Miami in fostering entrepreneurs among at risk youth. The book is entitled “Notorious
Read MoreStudents Celebrate Community College Day at the General Assembly
Photo Caption: (Left to Right) Dr. Patricia Skinner, President of Gaston College, Dr. Sylvia P. Rios Husain, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Leonardo Vargas, Senator, Gaston College Student Government Association, Mildred Brunt, Secretary, Gaston College Student Government Association,
Read MoreSeen but Seldom Heard: Challenging the Perceptions of Young Disabled People Through Poetry and Performance
The London 2012 Paralympics raised the profile of disabled athletes in way never seen before. The focus was unquestionably on people’s achievements and successes rather than exclusively on their disabilities. While it went a long way towards changing perceptions of
Read MoreTeachers with Subconscious Bias Punish Blacks More
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – When teachers harbor subconscious racial bias, they are far more likely to discipline White students less severely than African Americans, according to a new study. As early as kindergarten, Black girls are being suspended at six times
Read MoreFarm to School Lessons Learned Better Food, Same Cost
Hemingford, Nebraska, public schools recently transitioned from a “warm and serve” to a “made from scratch” school lunch. The change has been a hit with students and will likely have a positive impact on the school’s budget. School nurse
Read More14-Year Old Author-Filmmaker Launches Book Tour
MIAMI, FL – Meet Aaron Johnson, the author of Winning Mind Battles and You Are Never Too Young, a motivational and empowerment guide. At just 14 years old, Aaron is already an author, award¬-winning film producer, talk show host and
Read MoreWhy Everything You’ve Heard About Women and Negotiation Might Be Wrong
University of Florida student Samantha Miller was listening to a lecture on a commonly held trope about negotiation — that women are bad at it — but the conventional wisdom didn’t fit with her experience at all. “I always ask
Read MoreBlack Women Face Pay Gap
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Black women working full time earned just 64 cents for every dollar White men made in 2013, according to a new report by the Center for American Progress (CAP). Researchers with CAP, a nonpartisan education and policy
Read MoreWill the Senate Advise and Consent on the Loretta Lynch Nomination?
It is ironic that during April’s annual observance of Fair Housing Month, the U.S. Senate has yet to schedule a vote on the nomination of the first Black woman to become the nation’s Attorney General. Nominated on November 14, 2014,
Read MoreBlack Homeschool Students Outscoring Public School Students on Achievement Tests
(Christian Newswire) – A new study, released by the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI, www.nheri.org), finds Black homeschool students outscoring White public school students on achievement tests. It also reveals key motives for African American parents choosing homeschooling for
Read MoreThe Other “F” Word: Teaching Entrepreneurs and Leaders How to Put Failure to Work
In their new book, The Other “F” Word: How Smart Leaders, Teams, and Entrepreneurs Put Failure to Work (Wiley, March 23, 2015), Berkeley-Haas lecturers John Danner and Mark Coopersmith, MBA 86, offer a seven-step framework for transforming failure into increased
Read MoreFive Ways to Get More Helpful Feedback from Employees
When it comes to leaders seeking feedback, not all feedback is created equal: leaders must work to create an environment that not only invites employees to speak up, but also fosters thoughtful, well-formed ideas—feedback that is actually helpful. John Sumanth,
Read MoreVirgo Prep Student’s Film Featured in NC Black Film Festival
Malik Gordon, a sixth grade student at Virgo Preparatory Academy, participated as a film director in the North Carolina Black Film Festival this past weekend, March 27-29, 2015. Malik was the youngest director in the festival’s history. Malik’s film was
Read MoreBroader Hiring Practices for Ex-Offenders Receive Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – As the economy recovers and violent crime hits 30-year lows, lawmakers continue to trade in their tough on crime rhetoric for smarter measures, joining ex-offenders and workers rights advocates to advance fair hiring practices for the 70
Read MoreCoalition Launches Virtual Fundraiser for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Durham, NC — Collegiate Life, Radio One and North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company have joined together to raise funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. They have launched a virtual fundraiser at www.hbcudonate.com. The fundraiser culminates with the National
Read MoreRacial Disparities in Early Childhood Hurts U.S.
WASHINGTON (NNPA) –Increased investment in early childhood education and care can eradicate many of the racial success gaps that persist throughout society, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP), The report, titled, “Investing in Infants
Read MoreGOP Education Reform Would Hurt Poor and Black
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – As the Republican-led Congress prepares to update the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), civil rights groups, educators and student advocates fear that current proposals leave many poor and Black children behind. According to analysis by the
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Woman Breaking Gender Paradigms
In a world where in theory, gender struggle is long gone, since the adoption of the feminine universal suffrage in 1931, in practice, for women today, reaching high positions remains a narrow path. It is not a secret that being
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Summer Academy for Minority Teen Girls at Princeton University Gears Up for Fifth Year
Photo caption: At the Well 2014 Academy Scholars NEW YORK — For the fifth straight year, the At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy will be held on the campus of Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. The Academy is
Read MoreIncome Inequality Rises In all 50 States
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Income inequality is rising and it affects workers in every state, according to a new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). Researchers from EPI, a nonpartisan think tank focused on low- and middle-income workers, analyzed Internal
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Finance Coach and Author on a Mission to Strengthen American Youth’s Financial Literacy
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In 2014, teenagers from different countries took financial literacy exams. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development administered a two-hour written test through their Programme for International Student Assessment to 29,000 15-year-olds in 18 countries or partner
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The Wendy Williams Show Looking to Hire Interns For Spring, Summer, and Fall 2015
New York — The highly popular Wendy Williams Show is looking to hire interns that want to gain experience in the television industry. This internship is for college credit and is located in New York City. Candidates for this internships
Read MoreWilliston Middle School Teams Win First and Second Place in Stock Market Game
First place winners in the Stock Market Game. Pictured from left to right: Teacher Brita Clarkson, Janiqua McKinney, Dami’yon Fletcher, A’dyn Linney and Williston Assistant Principal Kristi Swain. Middle schools in New Hanover County recently competed in a virtual simulation
Read MoreUNCW Names Dr. Kent Guion as Chief Diversity Officer
WILMINGTON, N.C. – W. Kent Guion, M.D., has been named chief diversity officer at UNCW, the university announced last Thursday. He will begin his position at UNCW on April 13, 2015. Currently vice president for diversity and inclusion at Georgia
Read MoreA Special Focus on Women of Color
From The Leadership Conference Report: “50 Years after the Civil Rights Act: The Ongoing Work for Racial Justice in the 21st Century” While women are nearly half of the workforce and families depend on women’s income more than ever before, women
Read MoreCivil Rights Act Turns 50: The Ongoing Work for Racial Justice in 2015
By Wade Henderson President and CEO The Leadership, Conference Education Fund and The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights The 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act is an important milestone that measures the progress we have made and the
Read MoreSchool-Based, Community Obesity Intervention
Parents of children involved in an elementary school-based community intervention to prevent obesity appear to share in its health benefits. A new analysis of Shape Up Somerville: Eat Smart Play Hard™ shows an association between being exposed to the intervention
Read MoreBarriers to Obtaining Employment
Despite much progress in U.S. workplaces, there remain significant barriers to accessing employment, creating affirmative opportunities for career advancement of women and minorities, ending employment discrimination especially for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people of color; and ensuring fair
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 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 MorePraise for New Rules on Racial Disparities in Schools
WASHINGTON – Civil rights advocates praised the updated guidelines for addressing racial disparities in American public
Read MoreBullies in the Workplace: Victims to Tell Their Story
Caption: Bullying is not just a problem on the playground, but also the workplace. ISU’s Stacy Tye-Williams
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