The Georgia principal who chastised “all the Black people” after a handful of individuals prematurely left a graduation ceremony has been terminated, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. After her…
You often hear about the Cheyney University vs. Lincoln University debate over which is the oldest HBCU, but Jeff Johnson tells us neither are actually the oldest black education institution. Listen to the audio player to hear about the first school and it’s history in this edition of 3 Things You Should Know! Sign Up For Our […]
According to data compiled by the National Center of Education Statistics from the US Census, for the first time in the history of the United States, black women have surpassed all other groups in terms of race and gender for the percentage of people who have enrolled in college. The increase for black women represents […]
It’s graduation season, and no matter if you’re going to high school, college, or into the workforce, Jeff Johnson has some words of advice. Listen to this edition of 3 Things You Should Know to hear the most important things graduates need to know this year. Click here for more 3 Things You Should Know from Jeff Johnson and listen to “The Rickey […]
Who would’ve thought comedian and radio host, Rickey Smiley, barely made it through elementary school. He reveals on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” he was left back in the third and fifth grade. Listen to the audio player to hear more about his education experience and why he never had a free summer until he […]
Marvin Sapp is not just a grammy-nominated gospel artist. He is the founder of The Grand Rapids Ellington School of Arts and Technology, a performing arts…
Beyonce has spent most of her life focused on being an entertainer, but her latest letter on her website proves that she may need to start putting some emphasis on her education. Take a listen to Gary Wit Da Tea point out her area in need of improvement in this edition of Gary’s Tea. Plus, […]
Allhiphop.com is reporting that rapper Ludacris is launching a new website for kids to learn academic and social skills, Karmasworld.com : Also See: All Eight Sandusky Accusers To Testify “The site touches on subjects like, the rewards of hard work and importance of learning manners as well as the idea that doing good deeds for […]
Nicki Minaj visited The Collins Academy High School as ‘principal for the day’ for the “Get Schooled Foundation.” The young hot star answered questions from the freshman and senior classes stressing the importance of education especially if you want to be in the music business. “I am a young, female mogul before I am an […]
The memory of DeShaun “Proof” Holton of D12 will be honored in Detroit with a scholarship for high school seniors who come from low-income, single-parent households. The scholarship is being offered by the Proof Foundation, which was launched by Proof’s mother, Sharallene “Pepper” Holton-White, in 2007.
