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This week I yield my column in honor and memory of my friend, Joe Romero. He has been one of my longest friendships since my wife and I moved to the Inland Valley nearly 24 years ago. He is a true treasure and has been a blessing in my life. My space is dedicated to [...]
Desperately Working To Stay Afloat
Washington, DC– Levi Nation, age 12, and his sister Katherine, eight, eat Sunday dinners at their grandparents’ house in rural Kalkaska County, Michigan. They live with their parents, James and Lois, in an old trailer next door. Though both parents work, they can’t afford a better place—or health insurance or outings with the children. “Sometimes [...]
More Schools Dishing Up Three Meals Daily
KANSAS CITY, MO — Too often it is after the fact that teachers discover their students are worrying less about math and reading and more about where the next meal comes from. So Doug White, principal of Garfield Elementary School in inner-city Kansas City, was relieved when his school, like many across the country, began [...]
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My Mother Gave me Some Good Advice Part 1 of 3 Parts) Upland, CA— I often reflect on the impact my mother (the late Cornelia Hudson Morrow) had on my life and the profound lessons that she along with my father (the late Murry Morrow) taught me. What makes these thoughts so powerful is that [...]
Many Americans are saying “I Just Want a Job”
By Marian Wright Edelman Washington, DC– The January jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor was good news for the 243,000 people who found jobs. And good news for the American economy as the unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent, the lowest level in nearly three years. This is the 16th straight month of [...]
Why Celebrate Black History?
A few days ago I was approached by a young adult who asked me, “Why all the hoopla over Black History?” I guess he had observed me and heard my earlier conversation about my chagrin that some of the Inland Valley cities have no celebrations planned to celebrate or acknowledge African American contributions to America [...]
Obama Wants to Force Colleges to Reduce Tuition
Washington, DC— In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama “put colleges and universities on notice.” Find a way to stop tuition from going up, he told them, or risk losing federal aid money. Following up on that charge, Obama put forward a proposal on Friday at the University of Michigan that, if [...]
“A Room Full of Scholars” Scholarship Workshop
The Claremont Area Chapter of the Links, Inc., a volunteer service nonprofit organization, is sponsoring a scholarship workshop on February 11, 2012. The event called, “A Room Full of Scholars”, will inform Inland Empire high school juniors and seniors about the process of applying for financial aid and scholarships. The featured guest speakers, Roni McClintock [...]
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One Month out of the Year is Not Enough Upland, CA–February begins the annual time when many people celebrate the immeasurable achievements of African Americans and their contributions to our world. Most people do not have a clue about the significant achievements and contributions made by people of African ancestry here in the United States [...]
Jalen Rose, Ex-NBA star, Creates High-Performing Detroit school
Los Angeles, CA- Jalen Rose can now add “educator” to his long list of social contributions. The former NBA star and current ESPN analyst has established the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) in his hometown of Detroit in order to help improve Michigan’s troubled education system — and ultimately give Detroit adolescents under his care [...]
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