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Afro American Music Institute – headed to the ‘Birthplace of The Blues’ July 20-23

The Afro American Music Institute’s Boys Choir and Jazz Lab are headed to the Mississippi Delta July 20-23, to perform…

Race, cyberbullying and intimate partner violence

Over the past two decades, cyberbullying has become a major focus for parents, educators and researchers. Stopbullying.gov lists several effects…

Champions of Debate – University Prep students win “Debate Classic 2017” (Photos)

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulations University Prep Pittsburgh Milliones students Tenika Spencer, Amir Hutchins, and Payton Bell! They were the…

Michelle Obama to posthumously honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver

WASHINGTON (AP) — ESPN has chosen Michelle Obama to help posthumously honor Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver. The former…

Mississippi High School’s First Black Valedictorian Forced To Share Title With White Student

Jasmine Shepherd was forced to share her valedictorian honor with a White student who earned a lower GPA.

Tips for teens to fill idle time in the summer

NEW YORK (AP)—With the number of teenagers working summer jobs in decline since the 1980s, students and their parents have…

Black Girls Seem Less Innocent, Older Than Same Aged White Girls, Study Says

The “adultification” of Black girls explains why they are disciplined more harshly than White girls, according to researchers.

Begin teaching kids money management skills early

A part-time summer job can teach teens the value of earning a paycheck, but not necessarily how to manage their…

Watch: Combining Hip-Hop & Science To Connect With Students

A science educator who helped pioneer #HipHopEd mentored a new generation of science teachers.

#MODELMONDAY: Prince’s Muse, Damaris Lewis Is Making Dreams Come True For High School Teens

She's worked with Lebron James, Prince and attended Alvin Ailey's school for dancing. One impressive resume!