NNPA Education Awareness Program

Equity

Howard Law students assess United Nations’ progress on sustainable development goals

The Afro- The United Nations (UN) recently held the inaugural sessions of the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent…

The Afro

AFRO special announcement: Alexis Taylor named managing editor of the AFRO

THE AFRO- After serving the AFRO as editor for 10 years and managing editor for four years, Dorothy Boulware is…

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100 Black Men of Prince George’s County celebrates tenth anniversary at annual gala

THE AFRO- Representing Black excellence, doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and more than 200 supporters attended and made over $75,000…

Community

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and New Psalmist Baptist Church help students overcome food insecurity

The Afro- At Samuel Coleridge Taylor Elementary School in Baltimore City members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, along with volunteers…

Arizona

Interview with Robert Berry

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Dr. David S. Wilson, 10th President of Morgan State University

The NNPA's Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D interviews Dr. David S. Wilson, 10th President of Baltimore MD's Morgan State University. On…

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‘Black don’t crack’– or does it? Top ways to take care of your skin in the new year

The Afro- The Cleveland Clinic reports that “melanin is a substance in your body that produces hair, eye and skin…

STEM

Former UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski donates $200,000 to BEYA STEM programs

The Afro- For over three decades, BEYA has showcased the outstanding contributions of some of the most innovative people in…

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Durant Family Foundation gifts Bowie State University $500,000 to transform its basketball arena

The Afro- The Durant Family Foundation and Bowie State University (BSU) have announced a $500,000 award to the institution. BSU…

Maryland

Baltimore City teachers salaries fall to lowest in state

The Afro- In Baltimore City, the Maryland community with the highest numbers of needy students and the most demand for…

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LIVESTREAM — “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?” HBCUs & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Intentional, professional and thoroughly committed to the proliferation and transformation of colleges and universities that serve underrepresented men and women…

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Education Interview With Donald Hense and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.

Financial Literacy

Alicia Wilson joins JPMorgan Chase as head of North America philanthropy

The Afro- Alicia Wilson, the vice president for economic development and community partnerships for Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins…

Pathways

Hidden Toll: Thousands of Schools Fail to Count Homeless Students

ATLANTA TRIBUNE — In 2021, the American Rescue Plan made $800 million available to states and districts to identify and…

College and Careers

Affirmative Action — Does it Have a Future?

CHICAGO DEFENDER — A recent Gallup Poll found that statistically 62 percent of Americans “generally” support affirmative action. However, nearly…

College and Careers

Building a Black Male Pipeline into Public Education

SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — “Innovation,” “brotherhood,” and “Black excellence” were some of the words used by Wright, and other panelists and…

College and Careers

Education Interviews: Close Up Conversations — Dr. Robert E. Smith

Interview with Dr. Robert E. Smith, philanthropist and entrepreneur, and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the…

Financial Literacy

BREAKING NEWS: Alicia Wilson to join JPMorgan Chase as the Managing Director and Head of North America for Regional Philanthropy

The Afro- We are excited to announce that Alicia Wilson will join Corporate Responsibility (CR) as the Managing Director and…

Community

Activist: addressing violence in schools requires a comprehensive approach

THE AFRO- Over the last eight years, safety at many schools in the state of Washington has come into question.…

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Coppin State University Launches Brand Campaign

The Afro- BALTIMORE – Coppin State University recently launched its In brand awareness campaign, which will support the university in…

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Johns Hopkins’ Baltimore Scholars Program renamed to honor Elijah Cummings

The Afro- A financial aid program offering scholarships to high-achieving Baltimore City and D.C. public school graduates accepted into Johns…

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Education was on the ballot; Here’s how key issues played out

The Afro- A week after the midterm elections, not all of the races have been called, but we’re starting to…

Congress

PRESS ROOM: Howard University hosts Congress members for Glory: Conversations on the CROWN Act

The Afro- (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – Howard University welcomed members of Congress recently to engage with students about the…

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs)

Ford Sponsored Mini-Series HBCU GO Road to Homecoming

The Afro- HBCU Go Road to Homecoming, the new production sponsored by Ford, follows a group of HBCU students and…

Pathways

Black Psychologists Are Absent in Public Schools

ST. LOUIS AMERICAN — “If only 2% of the psychiatrists in schools are Black, that means that most of the…

Pathways

Law Students Tackle Racial Inequity in Legal System

WASHINGTON INFORMER — Law students from D.C., Texas and Louisiana converged on the second floor of the Conrad Hotel in…

College and Careers

Sac State President Announces Retirement

SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Arriving at Sac State, he said a primary goal was to improve graduation and retention rates, and…

PK-12 Mathematics

STEM Is the Future. So How Do We Get More Black Kids Involved?

SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — A new Pew Research Center poll of Black Americans found that Black adults cited seeing more Black high achievers…

Pathways

Students at the Hope Street Margolis Family Center Receive Back-To-School Backpacks

BLACK VOICE NEWS — The backpacks filled with hygiene kits and school stationery were handed out to students, many of…

K-12 Public Schools

Teacher Contract Negotiations at a Standstill

WASHINGTON INFORMER — WTU President Jacqueline Pogue-Lyons said she remains adamant about securing a cost-of-living pay raise while preserving benefits…

Pathways

The Morgan Project Hosts Conflict and Courage Workshop in Birmingham

THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The workshop was hosted by The Morgan Project, a Birmingham-based social justice initiative and held in…

College and Careers

SBVC Campus Center Renaming Tribute to Lois Carson

PRECINCT REPORTER GROUP — Ms. Carson, who passed away in 2021, was a staunch anti-poverty advocate, serving decades both as…

College and Careers

Scholarships Program to be Launched for Historically Black Colleges and Universities Across the Nation

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — The historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) success is the primary driver that powers mobility rates…

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Students From Atlanta’s Drew Charter School To Unveil Artwork On Limited-Edition Lidl Tote Bags Benefitting Atlanta Community Food Bank

ATLANTA TRIBUNE — “Through this impactful partnership with Lidl, our program will continue to educate families about the importance of…

Pathways

The Elite Traveling Tutors are focused on student growth in the Black community

By Malik Brown | Rolling Out Photo courtesy of Penny Womack-Jackson. The Elite Traveling Tutors develop individualized learning plans according…

Pathways

PRESS ROOM: AACTE Launches Nationwide Campaign to Support Educators and Education

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Beginning December 12 and ending 75 days later at the commencement of its Annual Meeting on February…

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Interview with Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL)

As the Ranking Democrat on the Education and Workforce Protections Subcommittee in the 114th Congress, Congresswoman Wilson introduced the American…

Pathways

Interview with NEA President Rebecca Pringle

Becky Pringle is president of the National Education Association, the nation’s largest labor union. Becky is a middle school science…

College and Careers

Interview with Donald Stanford

In 2001 Don was appointed Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at Brown University and has been teaching The Digital World…

College and Careers

Interview with C. Howie Hodges II

Howie Hodges has both corporate and public policy experience as an accomplished financial services executive with over 25 years of…

College and Careers

PVAMU New African American Studies, One of Few at HBCUs

HOUSTON DEFENDER — “A part of the HBCU experience for many students is a journey to self-identification, Blackness, and trying…

College and Careers

Southwest calls on Dr. Jacqueline Taylor to help set College’s strategic vision

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Reporting directly to Southwest President Dr. Tracy D. Hall, Dr. Jacqueline Taylor is charged with setting…

College and Careers

Study Finds Black Student Enrollment at Community Colleges Has Steadily Declined

THE AMSTERDAM NEWS — According to a City University of New York (CUNY) spokesperson, the percentage of Black students enrolled…

Pathways

The term ‘achievement gap’ fosters a negative view of Black students

SAN DIEGO VOICE AND VIEWPOINT — Despite long-standing efforts to close the racial “achievement gap” in education, the term does…

higher education

Study Finds Community College System Fails to Produce Equitable Outcomes for Black Students

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Black workers are struggling to make ends meet during this health and economic crisis. Community colleges provide…

New Tri-State Defender

COMMENTARY: Ruining Our Schools with Politics!

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — If we continue down this path, we will find our school systems operating at a very…

PK-12 Mathematics

School board learns benefits of National Math and Science Initiative

THE GREENE COUNTY DEMOCRAT — As part of his report Superintendent Dr. Corey Jones invited representatives from the Alabama Rural…

Pathways

The Birmingham Mayor and The Mentees

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Daniel Elston, lead mentor for BMEN, said, “From starting out as a vision for inspiring Black excellence,…

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Teens Collect 30,000+ Bottles for Mississippi Water Drive

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — In response to a request from Jackson Public Schools, the I'm a Star Foundation's goal was…

College and Careers

COMMENTARY: Student Loan Debt Is Too Damn High, Rashid Davis may have the Answer!

The innovative Pathways in Technology Early College High School or P-TECH is an early college model that spans grades 9…