Wide Gaps in School Absenteeism Rates Linked to Achievement Gaps and Dropout Rates
School absenteeism in the early grades is widespread in communities of color because of health issues and can lead to gaps in academic achievement.
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Yandy Smith on How to be (or Not to be) a Successful Entrepreneur
Music industry manager Yandy Smith, goes beyond 'Love & Hip Hop' and shares her tips for entrepreneurial success
Jimmie Lee Solomon, Trailblazer Who Became One Of The Most Powerful Sports Executives, Dies At 64
Business, sports and political leaders mourn the loss of the trailblazer who broke the front-office barrier to become one of MLB's highest-ranking executives
Chefs Kwame Onwuachi And Mashama Bailey Are Bringing Elevated Dining to AMEX Centurion® Lounges
Chef Kwame Onwuachi joins a team of top chefs to craft new menus for Amex’s refreshed Centurion® Lounge Network.
The Black Man Who Designed Some of Your Favorite Jordans Is Teaching Others How To Design Footwear
Imagine walking into a 20,000-square-foot building with floor to ceiling inspirational quotes; Nike and Jordan sneakers designs mounted on the wall; 480 miniature shoeboxes with the names of leading fashion companies inscribed on them; and learning that it is the manifestation of a black man. What was described to you is PENSOLE Design Academy founded by D’Wayne Edwards who is a former Nike executive with over 30 years of designing shoes.