College Course on Beyonce Offered At Rutgers University
Students at Rutgers University will now be able to take a course to get a better understanding of Beyonce. The university has offered a course called “Politicizing Beyonce”
Atlanta Parents Angry Over Math Word Problems Referencing Slavery
Terrance Arnett and several other parents complained to school officials at Beaver Ridge Elementary, who say the teachers were trying to incorporating the students’ history lessons into their math problems.
The Celebration of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration honoring African-American heritage and culture. As African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community, Kwanzaa brings a cultural message which speaks to…
Newark Rebuilds Its Struggling Schools With New Principals
In an effort to boost the performance of struggling Newark’s school 39,000 student district, superintendent Cami Anderson hired a host of new principals to run nearly a quarter of the city’s schools. These…
Study Shows Racial Wealth Gap Grows Wider
A study done by Pew Research Center shows a major gap between the wealth of white families and the wealth of African-American and Hispanic families.
Mark Zuckerberg discusses Newark’s school reform efforts with Mayor Cory Booker, Gov. Chris Christie
Almost a year after announcing he was donating a $100 million to Newark Public Schools, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg met with Cory Booker and Governor Chris Christie in Idaho to discuss Newark’s school reform efforts.
Black History Month – Historically Black Colleges & Universities + 2011 Top 20 HBCU’s
Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the black community.
Video: ALCU.ORG Presents ‘What to Do When You’re Stopped By The Cops”
Last year, we did an article on the “do and don’ts” when being stopped by the police. It is imperative each citizen knows their rights when being stopped and actions that could be…
Fathers Can Make a Difference – Seminar
The Asbury Park High School held a workshop in the school library entitled “Fathers Can Make A Difference” where heavy emphasis was focused on the father’s hundred percent participation in their child‘s educational growth can make a difference.
Nas Upset At Def Jam For Not Giving His Fans His Music
Below is a letter hip-hop artist Nas wrote to Def Jam executives demanding the release of his music. Although angry, the artist wrote a well put together letter. Read below
