Posts in category Education

Courtesy of PR Newswire WASHINGTON – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) recently launched a new center committed to expanding educational, social and economic opportunities …

Iris Ann Cooper As we wince at the possibility of another financial calamity, we must examine where black people stand economically following the Obama presidential …

ALLISON KITE Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Kansas higher education leaders aren’t sure how they’ll meet Gov. Sam Brownback’s challenge to provide a way …

By JILLIAN WARD The World COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) – It’s time to close the gender gap. One of the largest gaps is in one …

By BRIANNA LUBERISSE Special to South Florida Times Keynote speaker Ava L. Parker, president of Palm Beach State College, challenged listeners to take action rather …

Staff Report Pembroke Pines, Fla. – January is National Mentoring Month and some of South Florida’s organizations take their responsibility to positively mold the region’s …

Staff Report MIAMI – Founded on the belief that “Travel Awakens Leaders,” the Nyah Project is currently seeking diverse youth to apply for its free …

Staff Report Riviera Beach, Fla. – If you know a Palm Beach high school student who is at risk of not graduating, The Riviera Beach …

Staff Report MIAMI – The urban artistic movement of stepping and dancing will come to life during the inaugural Stomp the Yard event being held …

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – With Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston as grand marshal and the popular marching bands from Florida A&M and Tuskegee …