The disparity in academic achievement between white children and children of color has been an issue in public education for decades. Low-income black and Latino students consistently struggle to compete with their white peers. Phillip Jackson believes that black boys will achieve more if we overhaul the way we think about education. He founded the Black Star Project in 1996 to tackle the achievement gap.
ContinueSunrise Baptist Community Center on Thursday, March 27. Featuring a branded Get Covered Illinois recreational vehicle (RV), the tour provides ways to reach uninsured residents and encourage health insurance enrollment during the final month of open enrollment. The event will be held at Sunrise Baptist Community Center, 1101 S. Central Park Ave., from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
ContinueJoin URBAN GIRL ESSENTIALS for a mixer about self-love, chasing your dreams, and how to get past those pesky self-doubts and fears. Saturday, March 29th - 5-7pm
ContinueSenator Jacqueline Collins sponsors, "Truancy in Chicago Public Schools Task Force" meeting in Auburn Gresham, April 28th, Urban Partnership Bank (Community Room), 7801 S. State Street, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, doors open at 5pm, Public Hearing begins at 5:30pm.
ContinueThe Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference and the Faith Community of Saint Sabina present master motivator -- Daniel Beaty. Saturday, March 29, 2014, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Faith Community of Saint Sabina, 1210 West 78th Place. Free Admission
ContinueAUBURN GRESHAM — A group of pastors and other leaders in the black community came to the defense of the state's Neighborhood Recovery Initiative, a $54-million anti-violence program which has come under attack after a blistering state audit. Rev. Michael Pfleger and the Rev. Corey Brooks joined mothers who lost their children to violence and community stakeholders in praising the "good" work the program has undertaken.
ContinueMore than 500 free financial education classes and seminars will be held throughout Chicagoland April 5-12 as part of the 13th annual Money Smart Week.
ContinueCommunity Grand Rounds is a series of events held in a community setting focusing on how the University of Chicago research can help improve health on the South Side. The MARCH 18th, free Community Grand Rounds event, held at 2601 W. Marquette Road, 5:30-7:30pm will focus on the topic of Substance Abuse and Youth: Are You Friends with Remy, Molly, Loosies & Blunts?
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