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. [...]
Chicago Tribune | June 19, 2011 CPS program that pairs mentors with at-risk teens in danger of cuts
It has become clear that in various cities around the world there are two separate economies, two separate societies, and two separate worlds. There is a dichotomy set, which places the “haves” on one side of the spectrum, and the “have-nots” on the other side. Historically, we have seen communities across the world be separated [...]
Black male students face long odds Abbey Doyle , The Herald Bulletin, May 29, 2011 Plan to capture black youths on camera Giordano Fenzi, The Voice, May 29, 2011 If Joblessness and Hopelessness Undermine Democracy in the Middle East, What about Here at Home? Dave Lindroff, TCBH News, May 28, 2011 Teen brings toy Uzi [...]
Maltz Museum essay contest empowers students to take a stand against hatred The Plain Dealer, June 5, 2011 How to really improve K-12 public schools Ralph Scharnau, The Online, June 5, 2011 Fenger beating: 5 murder convictions later, all that’s left is sadness Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, June 5, 2011 Young Men Pledge to End [...]
Fox News | June 20, 2011 The Chicago rapper explained his comments about Pres. Obama and terrorism to the Fox News host.
New Reports Reveal Alarming Facts About the Educational Experiences of Young Men of Color Collegeboard Advocacy & Policy Center | June 20, 2011 NEW YORK, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly half of young men of color age 15 to 24 who graduate from high school will end up unemployed, incarcerated or dead. This jarring statistic [...]
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Mrs. Obama to youth: History to be made in Africa
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 [...]
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