Celebrating Dr. David Satcher
Dr. Satcher made it his life’s work to lessen the disparities in health. His goal has been to bring equal health care to those that need it the most. He is known as the “nation’s leading spokesperson for equal health.”
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Short History on the National Negro Convention Movement
On September 15, 1830, one freed 16 years old Black boy by the name of Hezekiel Grice witnessed something no Black during that time thought they could ever see. On that day the first National Negro Convention was held and it was all thanks to Grice
Black History Instruction Gets New Emphasis in Many States
Black history instruction tends to focus on three areas — enslavement, the Civil War and the civil rights movement — and often is shoehorned into Black History Month in February, the shortest month of the year. Now some states, schools and teachers are moving to infuse the Black experience into the broader social studies curriculum.
HBCU Discourse
HBCUs are a safe haven for Black students, but financial challenges prevent a lot of people from attending. How can the community support these programs and potential students?
FunTimes Friday Recap: Uncovering Gems from our ‘Back to School’ event
To provide exclusive insight on the future of education, we themed last week’s FunTimes Friday event ‘Back to School,’ bringing figures in the education sector and community members together to discuss re-opening schools during COVID
Dr. Penny Nixon on Access and Transformation in Education during COVID-19
FunTimes speaks to Dr. Penny Nixon, the Senior Executive Vice President of Education and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Universal Companies, to learn about their work and explore the potential of positive transformation that can blossom from this harrowing time.
The educational value of a Black teacher
The coronavirus is offering a chance to ‘reimagine’ education, but if the new landscape doesn’t include efforts to recruit and retain more Black teachers, reform will be a farce
Educating the Next Generation During COVID-19
By Nana Ama AddoEducation is a tool that can be used to transcend one’s circumstances and reach higher heights. As a youth in Philadelphia, …
Where were you in 1987?
~ Professor Yemi Osinbajo was then a Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the Federation.That was the year Oba Yesufu Oloyede Asanik…
Philadelphia Region’s Educators Engage in Paradigm Shift During COVID-19
By Nana Ama AddoCOVID-19 has forced educational institutions to transform the way they teach. With educators from all age groups, lifestyles…