Howard University has maintained its’ lead as the top producer of on-campus doctoral degrees awarded by Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The HBCU announced this week that it plans to graduate 105 Ph.D.s from a variety of academic departments—the largest … Continue reading School Record of 105 Doctoral Degrees at Howard University
The collective community of citizens that make up of DC M.U.S.I.C. have got a message for the people, and have decided to deliver it through the platform that speaks to us all on a level that we all can equally … Continue reading DC M.U.S.I.C. Presents “We’re Coming Out” Voter’s Anthem
Last night I sat back and watched VH1’s Rock Docs episode of “Finding The Funk”. The documentary which was presented by Nelson George and Narrated by QuestLove, gave a road trip that touched on areas traveling into the 70s & … Continue reading Finding The Funk! But Go-Go Not Included?
Okay. How familiar are you REALLY with the Prince George’s County Dance Hall Law CB-18, which went into effect two years ago? Take into thought, I’m not asking if you’ve heard of it or know a little bit about it. … Continue reading Prince George’s County Dance Hall Law CB-18
– NBC4 Washington Graduation fees for some D.C. high school seniors have reached $400 – a number students and their parents find overwhelming. The costs include their participation in their school’s cap and gown ceremonies. “It’s kind of scary to … Continue reading DC Seniors Face Fees In Order To Graduate
The District’s Thurgood Marshall Academy has been nationally recognized for its success closing the achievement gap among boys of color. The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) announced during its annual meeting on April 26 in Chicago, that … Continue reading Thurgood Marshall Academy Gains National Recognition
The summer of 2013 is likely to be one that many students at Northwestern High School will long remember. If all goes as planned, about 50 teens and seven chaperones will spend part of their summer having a musical and … Continue reading Hyattsville School Choir Headed to South Africa
Howard University Radio, WHUR 96.3 FM, hosted a 12-hour radiothon, “Helping Hands,” from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, in an effort to raise $50,000 to send more than 300 Howard University students to Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, … Continue reading Fundraiser Assists HU Spring Break Program
Through a generous donation by the Abramson Family Foundation, students at Cardozo Senior High School in Northwest will now be able to help pay for their college tuition with a scholarship through the District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP). The Tower Scholarship will award $5,000 a year for up to five years to students interested in majoring in business. Ten students a year will receive the scholarship for Cardozo High School’s graduating classes of 2013-2017. “What a great opportunity for Cardozo students to help pursue their college dreams,” said DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson. “I’m thankful to The Abramson Family … Continue reading $1.25 Million Scholarship Fund Created for Cardozo Students
Ever since D.C. Chancellor Kaya Henderson announced plans to close 15 city schools, activists and politicians have peppered her with different versions of the same question: How will she persuade students from closed schools to stay within DCPS instead of fleeing to charters? Read More [post_view] Continue reading Henderson Outlines Plan To Retain D.C. Students After Closing 15 Schools
Teachers, Authors, and Musicians comment on images and quotes during the Gallery Walk at the Teach the Beat: Go-Go in DC (Feb. 16) seminar co-hosted by Teaching for Change, DC Public Schools, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and the authors of The Beat! At this full day seminar for teachers, leading luminaries in the world of go-go engaged in dialogue and held a series of workshops with the participants. Here is an article about the day in The Washington Post: A Seminar on Bringing the Go-Go Sound To DC Public Schools [post_view] Continue reading To Teach That Go-Go Beat in DC Public Schools
Photo shot of the Frank W. Ballou High School “Majestic” Marching Knights paying a loving tribute to the Tiny Angels, Dedicated Staff, Survivors and Families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. (click on picture for larger image) Continue reading Ballou Honors Sandy Hook Elementary
Are you registered to vote? As the voter registration deadline approaches for the 2012 Presidential Election, check out the video below as we guide you through the steps of registering online (if you have not done so already), and putting … Continue reading CRANK THE VOTE 2012
There have been many events that have occurred throughout the 20th Century. Many that has happened before my lifetime, of course, and many during. The one that pops in my head at the moment is the disheartening life of Terrence … Continue reading I Still Remember Terrence Johnson