“Education Opened Doors For Me As An Immigrant,” Says College Professor Of Nigerian Descent
As a college professor at Wichita State University, Mercy Umeri understands the power of education to make dreams come true.
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No Degree, 6 Figures Salary
For many, education financing is becoming increasingly inaccessible, and the traditional path to higher earnings—a college degree—may no longer be…
Your Student Loans, What’s at Stake
What happens if the White House makes good on promises to dismantle the federal Department of Education? Unsure? You are not alone and may be one of 43 million Americans who owe $1.75 trillion in federal and private student loan debt combined. Your student loans are at stake.
The City School students enjoyed a morning of entertainment & African storytelling to close studies celebrating Black History Month
The Mlanjeni Magical Theater performed a spectacular interactive magic show — featuring stories about the history of African-American trains, acts of illusion, puppets, folk music and dance — for elementary-school students to close The City School’s lower-school curriculum celebrating heritage and culture during Black History Month in Philadelphia’s Fairmount section on February 28th.
Breaking Stereotypes: 5 Myths About Africa That Need To Die
In a world where Africa’s laudable achievements are met with doubts, it is only pertinent to overrule these doubts, and biases, and set the record straight. Outdated media narratives have since put Africa in a bad light, causing many harmful beliefs and misconceptions about Africa.
9 Black Museums To Visit Across The U.S
Like all museums around the world, Black museums in the United States of America continue to tell the story of a people who have surmounted incredible odds to achieve greatness while redefining the identity of the nation.
Philadelphia’s 17-year-old Licensed Pilot, Jonathan Suarez, Shares His Story.
While most teens are still figuring out parallel parking, Jonathan Suarez is out here flying his mom to Ocean City for her birthday like it is no big deal.
The Educational Value Of A Black Teacher
Those who take on the responsibility of passing knowledge to the younger generations have always been crucial to society. But while everyone knows a teacher’s importance, they might easily overlook the value of a Black teacher, especially in education.
Black History Instruction Gets New Emphasis In Many States
Black history and its relevance to the growth of American society has always been an intense topic of debate more so during controversial circumstances like the civil rights movement marches, police brutality, racism, and protests such as the Black Lives Matter marches, among many other situations that have caused African Americans to continually remind the nation of their contributions to the growth of the American society.
10 Historical Fiction Novels To Help You Learn About African History
Do you want to educate yourself on African history? Here are some historical fiction novels about Africa that will both entertain and educate you, while transporting you back in time.