GD eNews | Vol. 5, No. 11 | June 18, 2006
Fathers Are on the Radar Screen
"So they're very isolated and very much stereotyped in terms of who they are. And I think what you see a lot of is, for the fathers I'm working with, incarceration has become just as common as high school... Continue»
Posted on June 20, 2006 to Career News | Comments (0)
Womanaire Extraordinaire Event in October, Empowering a New Generation of Women Leaders
Long Beach, CA -- Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend an intensive interactive 3-day workshop at the Long Beach Convention Center on October 23, 24, and 27, to be empowered to take action. The Womanaire Extraordinaire(TM) workshop, the first of... Continue»
Posted on June 16, 2006 to Women | Comments (0) |
First Conference About the Black Experience In Northern New England to Be Held
Americans and New Englanders may be surprised to learn that New Hampshire was a major slave smuggling center during the colonial era. Although the issues of race and slavery normally are not associated with Northern New England, the region... Continue»
Posted on June 20, 2006 to Diversity News | Comments (0)
'We are America' Convention of Latino Leaders Set to Open in Dallas This Week
atino Politicians from both parties find new unity following immigration marches, gather to chart agenda for full participation Washington, DC -- Energized by the immigration marches that brought millions of Americans into the streets this... Continue»
Posted on June 20, 2006 to Diversity News | Comments (0)
Ghanaian Students Relate Attractiveness, Success to Fair Skin
The image of the blonde, blue-eyed woman as the epitome of beauty is no stranger to American culture. Indeed, many experts suggest that lighter-skinned Americans enjoy societal advantages over darker-skinned individuals because of culture-driven perceptions. The perceptions are believed... Continue»
Posted on June 20, 2006 to Education News | Comments (0)
What Can You Do With a High School Diploma?
By Nisa Islam Muhammad -- The high school class of 2006 will soon be history. Sons and daughters everywhere will either be going to college, trade school, the workforce or hitting the streets. "The most common direction is... Continue»
Posted on June 20, 2006 to Education News | Comments (0)
A Bridge for At-risk Freshmen: Summer Program Helps Students Succeed
Making the transition from high school to college can be difficult for anyone. But for students who are the first in their family to go to college or who are disadvantaged by economic, cultural or educational circumstances, the culture shock... Continue»
Posted on June 20, 2006 to Education Resources | Comments (0)
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