Prospects for Black America, Education Reforms
Panelists talked about educational changes to benefit the African-American community. They discussed school choice, the influence of teachers' unions, giving schools autonomy, and providing …
907 viewsPanelists talked about educational changes to benefit the African-American community. They discussed school choice, the influence of teachers' unions, giving schools autonomy, and providing …
907 viewsFollowing remarks by Marc Morial about the work of the Urban League, panelists talked about the state of the economy and how African Americans had fared in the recession since the beginning …
335 viewsMr. Price talked about his book Achievement Matters: Getting Your Child the Best Education Possible, published by Kensington Publishing Corporation. In the book he tells parents and children…
398 viewsIn the keynote address, Mr. Price talked about the challenges facing the U.S. since September 11, efforts to improve the achievement of African American children, and the future of welfare r…
36 viewsThe National Urban League hosted a forum that highlighted a collection of essays from African American scholars. Several contributors to the publication discussed their essays, which looked …
242 viewsWitnesses testified about educational opportunities and resources for low-income and minority students.
132 viewsIn a forum titled, “Where Do We Go From Here?: Chaos or Community? Black America’s Vision for Healing, Harmony and Higher Ground,” black leaders talked about African-American issues since t…
1,033 viewsPanel discussion hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation about election reform. Participants include Reps. Richard Gephardt (D-Missouri) and Charles Rangel (D-New York) as well a…
108 viewsParticipants of the Rainbow/Push Coalition including Reverend Jesse Jackson talked about revitalizing black and urban communities and the role of social institutions like church and family i…
87 viewsSecretary-General Annan spoke international economic empowerment, focusing on the future of Africa, combating AIDS, and an upcoming world conference on racism.
58 viewsGuests talked about headline news stories and responded to viewer comments and questions. Mr. Price was in town for the National Urban League conference.
168 viewsThe National Urban League issued its The State of Black America annual report. Hugh Price, president and CEO of the organization, and authors whose essays are featured in the report talked w…
180 viewsHugh Price talked about headline news stories on the election and issues that the new administration had to address in the future. He also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and elect…
57 viewsMr. Price and Representative Cummings spoke about improvements in educational programs for the black community and talked about several programs which could be employed to continue to make p…
118 viewsThe Redeem the Dream March on Washington Against Police Brutality was held on the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Participants addressed a variety of topics including racial pro…
2,423 viewsParticipants spoke about issues facing the African-American community and how Republican and Democratic Party stances on the issues would affect their vote. Among the issues they addressed w…
545 viewsHugh Price of the National Urban League and others called on the Clinton administration to use its power to reform policy and practice regarding recruitment, training and supervision of poli…
47 viewsOfficials and business leaders talked about ways to build strong urban economies. Among the issues they addressed were community-based organizations and services designed to provide financia…
83 viewsMr. Price talked about the implementation of higher standards in America’s public schools. He stressed that higher standards are needed but they should not be implemented until efforts have …
46 viewsAfter opening remarks by Secretary Daley, participants examined existing public and private initiatives to close the technology gap between several groups of Americans. They discussed how to…
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