Archive for July, 2010

The full remarks by President Barack Obama during the Urban League's Centennial Conference Full Article

President Obama addressed the National Urban League Centennial Conference on Thursday, defending his "Race to the Top" educational reform plans, and stressing the importance of education for Black children, and their parents. Full Article

It's that time again! Summer is drawing to a close, and parents will soon be heading into the stores to buy school supplies for the kids. Well, Florida has good news for budget-conscious parents this year. Full Article

For the second time, Florida has made the cut as a finalist for the U.S. Department of Education’s “Race to the Top” grants. The state was edged out in the previous round, coming in fourth, but after a rancorous fight over teacher tenure, the state is back in the running. From Examiner.com: U.S. Education Secretary Arnie Duncan Full Article

Join the Urban League of Greater Miami and Rick Ross Charities for the 3rd Annual Rick Ross 'Be Out Day' Against Violence. Full Article

As white America is getting older, and young America is becoming browner, closing the achievement gap is becoming an urgent necessity. Full Article

If you own a business and would like to find government contracting opportunities to help you grow and expand, you'll want to be a part of MED Week. Full Article

Recounting our successes this program year, as we launched the "Development Revolution" and presided over programs that impacted the lives of thousands of children in Miami's Liberty City. Full Article

A new report was released in June that sheds a sobering light on how many Black and Latino boys grow up in communities that are, in a number of ways, dangerous to their health. Full Article

The White House has unveiled a new strategy for dealing with the continued rise of HIV/AIDS infection in the U.S., an epidemic that has hit the Black community especially hard. Full Article