Why Are We Losing Black Teachers?
Across the country, school districts are losing black teachers. Is it due to higher exam score requirements? Tougher working conditions? Loss of autonomy?
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BE Modern Man: Meet “The Biotech Community Liaison” Christopher Chauncey Watson
BE Modern Man honors 100 men making an impact in their career, community, and relationships.
Your Opportunity is Out There! Go Get It!
With unemployment at 9.9%—meaning more than 15 million people are out of work—talk of an economic recovery offers little comfort for those who feel shut out of the job market. Prospects seem even more daunting for African Americans, who must contend with a morale-crushing unemployment rate of 16.5%. But there is a silver lining for those who can focus on opportunity—the other word that often frustrates and eludes the jobless. The truth is there are opportunities everywhere, but don’t expect them to fall from the sky. You have to be prepared to seize them. In this issue, Editorial Director Sonia Alleyne and Careers Editor Annya M. Lott have developed a comprehensive editorial package that demonstrates that success, not luck, is when preparation meets opportunity. And they provide you with the tools to tackle today’s tough job market.
Obama Presidential Center Drops Ticket Sale Dates And Preps For Summer Opening
As the Windy City prepares for its latest attraction, the Obama Foundation shared more on how to step inside the museum.
Zoning in on cultural differences
Are African Americans progressive or conservative? “It depends,” comedian Chris Rock stressed in his last HBO special. Author and social scientist Mark Williams agrees. In a recent survey he conducted,...