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Why Farrakhan and I are Gathering to Discuss Wealth and Education
Dr. Boyce Watkins explains why he’s gathering with Louis Farrakhan to discuss wealth and education. Click to Watch …
How College Costs Rose 68 Percent in 10 Years
At what cost comes a higher-education degree? According to New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow, the cost of college tuition has risen 68 percent. “In the ‘new normal,’ retirement…
Sex Ed in Kindergarten Is the Right Idea
Ebony‘s Michael Arceneaux is all for little ones learning “the basics about anatomy, reproduction, healthy relationships and personal safety.” My mama taught me about sex before I learned…
The Trouble With Anger
When Eve Marie Carson was murdered five years ago today, first I was scared. Then I was angry. I got mad at the grass on the quad for…
Diverse Conversations: Supporting Underserved Populations in Higher Education
The field of higher education has changed completely in the past couple of decades. Unlike before, when only a few talented and intelligent students went on to get…
How My Brother Built a Beacon to All Black Canadians
On February 1, I had the honour of announcing a government of Canada grant to the Africville Heritage Trust Society for the creation of a play that tells…
Dr. Boyce Watkins speaks in Newark, NJ
By Doshon Farad On Jan 31st,2013 in Newark, NJ, at Malcolm X Shabazz High School, Your Black World founder and Syracuse Professor Dr. Boyce Watkins keynoted a program aimed at…
Dr. Julianne Malveaux Asks: Are You As Passionate about Education as Everything Else?
by Dr. Julianne Malveaux I was in a cab just the other day when the driver chided me for not knowing football. He was a big Redskins (I call them…
Agyei Tyehimba: 10 Things We Should NOT Teach Our Children
By Agyei Tyehimba As a former NYC public schoolteacher, long-time youth development specialist, and activist, I am increasingly concerned with the challenges and obstacles confronting Black youth. As a parent…
Courtney Herring: Shaming and Lack of Education in the Black Community Contribute to High HIV Infection
Shaming, silence, and lack of education are leading to higher and more disproportionate instances of HIV in our communities amoung young people. When will it become a more serious issue…
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