Posts Tagged ‘school’
Professor allegedly spent $185K of research funds on strippers and bars
Chikaodinaka Nwankpa allegedly used cancer research funds to have fun with strippers. Nwankpa served as a professor at Drexel University where he served as chair of the school’s engineering department, according to ABC Philadelphia. As the department chair, Nwankpa had access to funds provided by the Department of the Navy, the Department of Energy, and…
Read MoreTeacher suspended again for allegedly saying she wanted to ‘bring back slavery’
A teacher who has a history of making racist comments has been suspended, again. According to the Los Angeles Times, the unidentified teacher at Space and Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy was suspended for making racial comments about Blacks and Hispanics. The teacher, who is a reported supporter of Donald Trump, told her…
Read MoreSchool resource officer fired after assault on 11-year-old child (video)
Parents whose children attend a school in Henderson, North Carolina, were furious after video emerged of a resource officer slamming an 11-year-old child to the floor. Days after the video of the child being assaulted surfaced on Dec. 12, the officer was reportedly fired on Dec. 16, according to WNCN. On the surveillance video, the…
Read MoreTeacher blasted for forcing students to be slave traders for class assignment
Another teacher has found an offensive way to introduce the history of slavery to impressionable young students. The incident took place at Blades Elementary School in Oakville, Missouri, according to KTVI. The unnamed elementary school teacher created a question on a class assignment asking students to imagine they own a plantation and are seeking new…
Read MoreBlack teacher who punched student for calling him N-word learns his fate
A Black teacher at who defended himself against a racist teen while not face jail time.
Read MoreWhite cop slams Black girl, 11, over spilled milk at school
A White police officer assaulted an 11-year-old Black girl over a dispute that involved milk. Bodycam video of the Aug 27, 2019, incident went viral after it was released on YouTube on Oct. 22. In the video, resource officer Zach Christensen can be seen assaulting the child at Mesa View Middle School in Farmington, New…
Read MoreKerry Washington reveals her struggles in school
Kerry Washington felt like an outsider during her school years. The 42-year-old actress attended Spence School, an all-girls private school in New York City, during her youth, and Washington found the experience to be an “absolute culture shock.” “We were rich in the Bronx because we had like two cars and a dishwasher and a microwave,” Washington…
Read MoreGirl, 12, who claimed White boys cut her dreadlocks says she made up story
A 12-year-old girl in Fairfax, Virginia, made national headlines after claiming that she endured an assault that was racially motivated. The honor student, Amari Allen, told her family that she began facing harassment from White students at her school who called her ugly and told her that her hair was “nappy,” according to CBS News.…
Read MoreBlack girl assaulted by White boys who cut her dreadlocks at school
A Black girl was harassed and assaulted by White male students while in school. The incident occurred at a predominately White private school in Springfield, Virginia, according to WUSA9. While attending Immanuel Christian School where tuition is $12,000 per year, Amari Allen a 12-year-old honor student, began facing harassment from fellow White students who called…
Read MoreMultiple shots fired during block party at Clark Atlanta University
Students from Clark Atlanta University, Spelman, and Morehouse were celebrating the new school year when violence erupted. On the night of Aug. 20, hundreds of students gathered on James P. Brawley Drive in Atlanta, Georgia for a back-to-school block party. According to WXIA, police said that someone began shooting an automatic weapon around 10:38 p.m.…
Read MoreReality Check: One Child Left Behind; the Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal
Tune in for Reality Check with host Christal Jordan as she talks with director Jodi Gomes about her upcoming documentary, One Child Left Behind: The Untold Atlanta Cheating Scandal, and what proved to be one of the biggest educational scandals in Georgia history.
Read MoreDenny’s and NCNW join HBCUs on Hungry for Education tour
On Aug. 16, the National Council of Negro Women, the Tom Joyner Foundation and PUSH Excel announced a partnership with Denny’s to assist students who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Held at the NCNW’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., the event featured commentary from Janice Mathis, executive director of NCNW, Denny’s president and CEO John…
Read More10 school supplies your child needs for a successful year
It’s that time of year again. Summer’s coming to an end and students are preparing to go back to school. Back-to-school shopping can be hectic and overwhelming for many parents. We’re here to help you become an effective shopper whose child is well prepared for school. Here are 10 school supplies your child needs for…
Read More14-year-old Sydney Wilson becomes youngest student to attend Spelman College
Sydney Wilson was living a normal teenage life when she got the news. The 14-year-old played elite soccer, ran track and was the captain of her school’s robotics team. But instead of preparing to attend high school in the fall like most kids her age, Wilson will make history by becoming the youngest student to…
Read MoreMiddle school students allegedly put bodily fluids in teachers’ food
Police are investigating a group of middle school students who allegedly put bodily fluids in food they prepared and then served to teachers. According to The Associated Press, the incident occurred at Hyatts Middle School in Delaware County, Ohio. The students had prepared crepes for teachers as part of a family consumer science class. Several of the teachers reportedly…
Read MoreWhite teachers face backlash after taking photo with a noose
Four White teachers are under fire after a posting a controversial photo while holding a noose. The incident took place at Summerwind Elementary School in Palmdale, California, according to Fox 11. In the photo that has since gone viral, four of the teachers are holding what appears to be a noose, while laughing. The…
Read More5 powerful HBCU commencement speakers for 2019
In the upcoming weeks, thousands of students who attend HBCUs will become graduates. Before the grads enter the real world, it’s important for them to receive keen advice from commencement speakers who can provide words of encouragement. Here are five powerful HBCU commencement speakers for 2019. Robert F. Smith, Morehouse College Robert F. Smith, founder…
Read MoreMorehouse rep responds after school adopts gender identity admissions policy
Morehouse College recently made national headlines after its board of trustees approved a policy that will allow individuals who self-identify as men, regardless of the sex assigned to them at birth, to be considered for admission into the nation’s only historically Black school for men. The Gender Identity Admissions and Matriculation Policy will be implemented during…
Read MoreFather arrives at son’s school with AK-47 to confront teacher
A father became so upset after a teacher’s alleged abuse that he decided to bring a weapon to his son’s school. The incident took place at Bear Lakes Middle School in West Palm Beach, according to Sun-Sentinel. Christopher Freeman, 27, received a FaceTime call from his son before 4 p.m. on March 11. During the…
Read MoreWhy a teacher forced Black students to be slaves to White kids
A White teacher decided to force Black kids to endure the trauma of slavery by holding a mock slave auction in a classroom. The incident took place last week at The Chapel School in Bronxville, New York, according to PIX 11. Rebecca Antinozzi, a fifth-grade teacher, organized a mock slave auction where Black students were placed in…
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