The Colored American Magazine was the first monthly publication targeting the African-American culture. Established in May 1900 by editor Pauline Hopkins, the Boston-born publication ran for nine years and was the first black paper to spread throughout the country. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/news/little-known-black-history-fact/little-known-black-history-fact-colored-american-magazine
The SEEK Program is designed to be a fun and engaging educational experience, led by NSBE engineering students and technical professionals dedicated to pursuing professional excellence and giving back to the community. The SEEK Program utilizes a hands-on design curriculum developed by SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers). Campers will work in teams, using their […]
Via: newsone.com A piece released earlier this week from Kansas City Star reporter Debra-Lynn B. Hookhighlighted a trip she took to Washington to visit her son. During her time in the nation’s capital, Ms. Hook encountered an African-American psychology professor speaking boldly and proudly of how he raises his teenage son in the wake of […]
Jackson Davis V is on a mission. The 12-year-old great-grandson of a postal worker is lobbying the U.S. Postal Service to commission a commemorative stamp next year honoring York, an enslaved man who participated in the Lewis and Clark expedition to the Pacific coast. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/36739
FROM BLACKDOCTOR.ORG: Our readers said the parents are to blame for the actions of today’s youth, and like you, I agree. But it’s time we go beyond this simple statement. Households of today are not like yesteryear. There are myriad reasons we see a decline in values and “good” behavior from today’s youth. It seems […]
