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Dr. Ben Cowins, 5 others appointed by governor to minority teachers board

Dr. Ben Cowins, 5 others appointed by governor to minority teachers board

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist appoints a member of "The Posse" to a key minority teacher's board. Full Article

‘Man Up’ summit schools nearly 600 male high school students on HIV awareness

‘Man Up’ summit schools nearly 600 male high school students on HIV awareness

HIV/AIDS awareness took center stage at the second annual "Man Up Against HIV/AIDS" youth summit at Miami's Joseph Caleb Center on Wednesday. Full Article

Miami Urban League to host Annual “Man Up” Against HIV/AIDS

Miami Urban League to host Annual “Man Up” Against HIV/AIDS

The Miami Urban League responds to the ongoing crisis of HIV/AIDS in the black community with "Man UP Against HIV/AIDS" on Wednesday, December 15th. Full Article

“Take a Young Black Man to Worship Day” Nov. 21st

“Take a Young Black Man to Worship Day” Nov. 21st

From the Black Star Project: On Sunday, November 21, 2010, if your faith-based institution is not inviting, embracing and supporting young Black men, WHY NOT?  You have plenty time to organize a successful “Take a Young Black Man to Worship Day.” Call Bruce at 773.285.9600 to register. The Black Star Project’s Million Full Article

‘Waiting for Superman’ sparks debate over schools

‘Waiting for Superman’ sparks debate over schools

Love it or hate it, the new film by davis Guggenheim is sparking a debate about the nation's schools. Full Article

Million Father March Will Help Stop Violence In American Schools On First Day And Every Day

Million Father March Will Help Stop Violence In American Schools On First Day And Every Day

Youth violence rages out of control in most major cities across America. Schools cannot control, communities cannot control and police cannot control youth violence. Full Article

The Importance of Healthy Communities for Boys of Color

The Importance of Healthy Communities for Boys of Color

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