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  The social and economic implications of the quality education that children in the United States of America receive ,while not absolute, are critical in determining their future trajectories. The institution that children come into contact with the most in their prepubescent, formative years outside of their communities are schools. From both an operational and […]

Stanford: Menthol cigarette marketing is ‘predatory,’ aimed at black kids Steven E.F. Brown, San Francisco Business Times | June 24, 2011 A Stanford School of Medicine study published on Wikipedia says tobacco companies cut prices of menthol cigarettes and boosted advertisements for them near California high schools with lots of black students. The report calls […]

Good brother and Grammy award winning MC, Rhymefest put me down with this video, which I’ve watched at least 100 times since yesterday. There are soooo many lessons in this example of bravery and skill by the Massi warriors who fearlessly back down 15 hungry lions in the middle of getting their grub on. So […]

NFL Player Turns To Teaching During Lockout Amy Ta, NPR | June 23, 2011 As the NFL tries working through its lockout, one professional football player decided to teach youth from grades one through 12. In April, Denver Broncos safety David Bruton became a substitute social studies and math teacher at Jane Chance Elementary School […]

Here goes: Last week, I was listening to NPR on my drive home and heard Michelle (say it with me, now Meeee-shell) Norris’ description of FLOTUS, Michelle Obama’s trip to South Africa.  During her introduction, Norris was sure to mention that the FLOTUS danced with some South African kids. Did Michelle O’s Dougie spark a minor […]

But how long do you think this can last, Chris? You can’t play the villain forever. Eventually, you’re going to have to come to terms with what happened three years ago. Or at the very least stop being so fucking annoying.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx2ZmhYHxH4 I find this video, Behind the Mask, to be so inspiring and once again proves that Michael Jackson had such an impact on the world. So, what do you think of the video? If you are interested in being a part of The Behind the Mask productions of Michael Jackson’s videos, please visit this […]

It’s hard to hold your confidence together without knowing where you stand, at first glance, with a person that you’re interested in. During high school, especially freshmyn year, you will have plenty of times when you try your luck, without a reliable strategy for getting a date. Rejection is a trip: before you move on […]

Do fairer skinned black women get lighter sentences? Michelle Balani, The Grio | June 23, 2011 There has been a great deal of discussion and research centered around whether skin tone in the African-American community plays a role in a person’s success in life and their treatment of society. And now, it seems that the […]

Census Shows Black, Latino Babies Outnumber White Babies Associated Press (via News One ) | June 23, 2011 WASHINGTON – For the first time, minorities make up a majority of babies in the U.S., part of a sweeping race change and a growing age divide between mostly white, older Americans and predominantly minority youths that […]

Mrs. Obama to youth: History to be made in Africa Darlene Superville, Associated Press | June 23, 2011 JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Michelle Obama on Wednesday told young African leaders, including members of South Africa’s post-apartheid generation, that there are more causes worth fighting for and more history to be made. She urged them to be […]

Catherine Ferguson Academy to Stay Open Ms. Magazine | June 17, 2011 Catherine Ferguson Academy announced Thursday just hours before a scheduled protest of its proposed closing that its doors will remain open. After an order by Detroit Public Schools’ Emergency Manager, the Catherine Ferguson Academy (CFA) was set to permanently close today, June 17. […]