National Urban League Endorses Common Core State Standards – Huffington Post Feature Part II

The National Urban League, National Basketball Retired Players Association, and National Police Athletic League make a triumphant return to the New Orleans, Louisiana Lower 9th Ward

www.WOWT.com: Whitney M. Young Academy Helps Break The Cycle Of Poverty

Educatin has been called the key to advancement.  Getting that key and opening the door has been somewhat problematic for some.  The Whitney Young academy helps unlock that door for African-Americans in our community. 

RogerEbert.com Partners with Chicago Urban League to Mentor Young Critics

ALERT: Scholarships Available for College Bound African American Students-DEADLINES in January 2014

ScholarshipsOnline.org announced the 10 best scholarships available for African American students this year. There is more than $50 billion dollars available in scholarship funds, but note that deadlines are fast approaching this month.

To read the entire list see below.

“Every parent wants their child to achieve, thrive and succeed. Too often though, negative perceptions of children of color and their parents can influence the ability of parents and children to get the supports they need.”—Chanelle P. Hardy, executive director, National Urban League Washington Bureau

Engaged to Achieve: A Community Perspective on How Parents are Engaged in their Children's Education

A report released today by the National Urban League Washington Bureau “Engaged to Achieve:  A Community Perspective on How Parents are Engaged in Their Children’s Education,” showed that race plays a pervasive—and negative—role in