Tag Archives: Excellence in Education

Exquisite Women: Brandee Younger

Posted on July 26, 2011 by theblackmancan
Being a musician often means being vulnerable and exposing yourself. ~Brandee Younger

TheBlackManCan heads back to New York City to bring you its next Exquisite Woman feature. We present today a versatile musician who has proven to defy genres and labels. This truly amazing woman is a young harpist who has created … Continue reading →

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His Story: Fixing the Disconnect Between the Grinders and the Brothas that Made the Grind Pay Off!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by theblackmancan
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Today, as I was wrapping up my morning workout at the local gym, I ran into an old acquaintance of mine. This lady was actually one of the first people I met when I moved here to Houston. Like myself, … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Philly teens redefine their education

Posted on June 14, 2011 by theblackmancan
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By Deron Dalton Philadelphia students redefined themselves – no longer accepting the term dropout by referring to themselves as pushouts. “We’re not calling it dropouts anymore. It’s pushouts because we were pushed over the edge,” student Mary Simmons said. These … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: ‘College-Bound Brotherhood’ graduation gives step up for Bay Area’s young black males

Posted on May 31, 2011 by theblackmancan
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By: Roger Porter It is a pretty well known truth that college graduates earn twice as much as those with only a high school diploma. Unfortunately, it is also true that only about 11 percent of the black males who … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: 15-Year-Old Whiz Kid Graduates From Baltimore University

Posted on May 18, 2011 by theblackmancan
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BALTIIMORE (WBFF/CNN) – A Baltimore 15-year-old is preparing for law school after completing fours of college in record time. Monday, Ty Hobson-Powell became one of the youngest students to graduate The University of Baltimore. “I mean I don’t consider myself … Continue reading →

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23 Black Boys Earn Perfect Scores on State Test

Posted on April 18, 2011 by theblackmancan
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By Abena Agyeman-Fisher Here’s something to smile about: In Oakland, Calif., 23 black boys scored perfect scores on last year’s state reading or math tests. Of the 23 whiz kids, 8-year-old Amir Ealy is profiled by the Oakland Tribune. In … Continue reading →

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His Story: Academic Success Levers for African American Males

Posted on April 18, 2011 by theblackmancan
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Recently, I was a presenter at the National Association of Independent Schools, “People of Color Conference”, in San Diego, California. A diverse group of educators from across the country gathered to learn about best practices in diversity and multicultural practice. … Continue reading →

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The Village: Hip Hop Education Center

Posted on April 4, 2011 by theblackmancan
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Beyond being a $5 billion+ industry, Hip-Hop is a cultural phenomenon that speaks to the experiences of disfranchised and underrepresented urban youth worldwide. When teachers weave hip-hop with literacy, math, science, debating, and conflict resolution, Hip-Hop connects and empowers students … Continue reading →

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