According to the AP, older age means nothing in the workplace or college..It can and will be done. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/37431
Comedian Bill Cosby is the nation’s elder statesman, kind of a comic emeritus. And yes, the man is still funny. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/37115
According to the HuffingtonPost.com, Tea Party activists in Tennessee are pushing to whitewash school textbooks. The group wants to eliminate references to slavery as well as, mentions of the founders of America being slave owners. Read More:
The partnership between the Society of Performing Arts and the Defender Media Group will bring three popular events to Houston – aimed at raising cultural awareness. But one, “Preserving a Legacy: A Tribute to Houston Blues,” will also have an educational component to introduce young people to the contribution of blues to our community. For […]
Harmony School of Science – Sugar Land High School hosted its official Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday January 14, 2012. Harmony Schools are the single largest charter school organization in the state of Texas. From one small school in 2000 to 36 campuses across the State, the Harmony Schools’ belief in student-centered, […]
According to CNNMoney.com, thousands of college students may soon feel a financial pinch and another 100,000 may not be able to complete degrees if Congress pushes ahead with planned changes to federal student loans, education experts said. Read More:
Earlier this week Forbes contributor, and also (White American) Gene Marks did the unthinkable, and suddenly became a poor black kid. After reading his article…
Education is the jewel casting brilliance into the future. –Mari Evans On this day, I will take five minutes to evaluate how I might support my sons better at school and be a more effective advocate for them.
So, you got into teaching and the public sector for job security. Well, here’s the new reality: Public schools lost 24,400 positions — the most of any category Local government in total shed 35,000 jobs. With budget cuts for fiscal 2012 school districts didn’t have the funds to hire back as many employees. While the […]
Hip-hop artist Common wants to create a supportive community for youths on Chicago’s South Side. The Grammy Award winner started the Common Ground Foundation to help underserved youth develop leadership and life skills.
via: cnn.com Grand Rapids, Michigan (CNN) — At the 1988 Summer Olympics, the U.S. men’s basketball team finished with a bronze medal, its worst finish in 11 appearances and the first time it did not win gold since 1972. We’re a sports-driven country, so of course, we panicked and soon thereafter the iconic Dream Team […]
Sinbad sure gets around. The comedian born David Adkins had a career slump for a minute, but he’s back with a vengeance courtesy of with his reality show, “Sinbad: It’s Just Family,” on the WEtv network and a slew of performance dates. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/31557
