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13 year-old Bronx girl who got accepted to UConn, gets bitter lesson as college rescinds offer

Hmmm….last week I was celebrating the achievement of Autum Ashante, now UConn rescinds her admission? I think that’s suspect. How many in UConn’s student body has a 149 IQ and can speak three challenging languages.  The Soul Brother will still celebrate Autum because another university, … Continue reading

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Move over, Doogie Howser, 13-year-old Bronx girl heading to college

Congratulatons to Autum Ashante and her family! This young lady is extremely gifted. You rock Autum! Move over, Doogie Howser, 13-year-old Bronx girl heading to college.

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Bronx foster child prospers in new two-fer degree program

Congratulations to Tawana McNair and your 35 classmates. You are an inspiration. Bronx foster child prospers in new two-fer degree program.

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Piscataway girl, 15, decides to go to Harvard after being accepted to 13 colleges

Fantastic!!! Congratulations!!! A great achievement!! Piscataway girl, 15, decides to go to Harvard after being accepted to 13 colleges | NJ.com.

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Prodigy, 15, among University of Baltimore graduates

Congratulations to Ty Hobson-Powell and his family! What a great achievement. Your future is bright Ty. Remember Luke 12:48 as you continue to grow: “…From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been … Continue reading

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We need year-round school to compete globally

I agree with LZ Granderson. The world has changed and our educational system needs to change too. We are teaching our kids based on an outdated model. I remember when I was in grade school actually forgetting some of the information … Continue reading

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Almost Half of Detroit Residents Are Functionally Illiterate

This is seriously depressing. We have to force educational reform in this nation. I wonder if the same analysis was done in other cities across the US would we be even more shocked and surprised by the results? Almost Half of … Continue reading

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Kofi Annan: The Power of Partnerships in Africa

Partnerships small and large, broad or narrowly focused can be a great tool in developing Africa. Kofi Annan’s assessment is a blueprint for the future. Kofi Annan: The Power of Partnerships in Africa.

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Destination Television

Tonight at 8e/7c on PBS, Dr. Henry Louis Gates continues the journey of exploring our heritage, our family. This is destination television for the entire family. By learning about the other members of the diaspora and their experiences, we learn … Continue reading

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Royal Report: 6 Regal Black Women from Around the World

Fantastic article!! Yes, there is Black royalty. Royal Report: 6 Regal Black Women from Around the World – BLACK ENTERPRISE.

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