LeBron James To Open Public School For At-Risk…

He says many kids don't have mentors to keep them on track, as he had growing up.
04.17.17
NewsOne Shines Spotlight On Academic Challenges Black Girls…

NewsOne focuses in March 2017 on the steep uphill climb of Black girls in the K-12 public school system.
03.28.17
Chance The Rapper Holds A Press Conference In Support Of Chicago Schools
Chance The Rapper Donates $1 Million To Chicago…

Chancelor Bennett, better known as Chance The Rapper, recently sat down with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to discuss recent plans that…
03.07.17
#NaptownNewsie: IPS Athletics Dept Helping Veterans Through MLK…

@kwellscomm  PraiseIndy.com News & Sports — Friday the 13th is a lucky day for local disabled veterans thanks to the…
01.13.17
10 Education Stories That Made News In 2016

Several education news stories in 2016 impacted the African-American community. Black educators reached new heights and the community debated school…
12.31.16
Emory University Offers ‘The Power Of Black Self-Love’…

In the class, students explore how Black social movements have contributed to empowerment within the African-American community.
12.31.16
White House Releases ‘Advancing Equity for Women and…

The report highlights the progress that has been made in regards to creating opportunities for women and girls of color.
12.17.16
Black Teachers Give Voice To Challenges In Education…

The Education Trust publishes a report on the challenges African-American educators face in public schools. Black teachers shed light on…
11.06.16
#NaptownNewsie: Memorial Services For Educator Betty Crowe, Wife…

@kwellscomm  PraiseIndy.com Local News An education icon in the Indianapolis community and the wife of a legendary coach has died.…
11.04.16
‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Program Benefits Economy, Obama Says

President Obama advocates for My Brother's Keeper initiative. He affirms that the program, which helps young men of color, also…
10.22.16
Obama Touts Nationwide Graduation Rate Increase

President Obama announces a record high school graduation rate increase. The administration points to several of its programs that have…
10.17.16
Democrats Seek $250 Million To Fund Obama Computer…

Lawmakers filed a bill to fund President Obama's Computer Science Initiative. The president launched the partially-funded program earlier this year.
10.03.16
Oakland Schools To Establish Program Focused On Black…

Oakland Public Schools announced plans to launch a program focused on helping Black girls succeed. The school district pioneered a…
09.26.16
ENTERTAINMENT: PUFF DADDY DONATES $1 MILLION TO HOWARD…

Puff Daddy is donating $1 million to Howard University, where he once was a student. The rapper and music mogul,…
09.26.16
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