Education

Reflecting on 2024: 7 Questions for CAAASA

The California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) is a prominent organization comprised of educational leaders from various regions across the state. Their primary mission is to identify and address critical issues...

One of the earliest Black educational institutions in Shreveport

Dr. Armstead Mason Newman’s story is one of resilience, determination, and leadership in the face of adversity. Born into enslavement in pre-Civil War Virginia, Newman defied the odds and went on to become a...

Florida students sacrifice weekends to study Black history

Florida’s Hidden Black History: The Struggle to Teach African American History in Schools In the sunshine state of Florida, where palm trees sway and beaches beckon, there lies a buried history of slavery and segregation...

Potential Industry Transformation through Pilot Training and Education Program

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) recently released a research report titled “Home Appraisals in Black and White,” shedding light on the disparities in home values based on racial neighborhood composition. The...

Black-Owned Nonprofit Collaborates with Charles Schwab to Introduce Financial Education Event Series for Disadvantaged Students

In a groundbreaking partnership, Charles Schwab Bank and Project Still I Rise (PSIR) have joined forces to launch a financial education initiative aimed at empowering students to kickstart their investment strategies. This initiative, which...

Florida Faces Challenges in Teaching African American…

Renee O’Connor, a teacher at Miami Norland Senior High School, is one of the many educators in Florida who are passionate about providing students with a comprehensive education on African American history. Standing in...

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