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| News from the hood. June, 2007 |
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| THE TOP STORY |
The nation's schools are failing
Are our teachers inept? Are today's parents complacent and uncaring? Are students at risk of becoming a permanent class of the poverty-stricken under-educated?
Reports from the National Assessment of Educational Programs (the nation's report card) indicate that many children cannot read at standard proficiency levels! When black children are compared to their white counterparts they fare much worst. What is going on? For more click here.
Influx vs. Originals
Almost invariably, a discussion of African-American solidarity turns negative. “Black people can’t get their act together,” is the general consensus.
Negativity looms large in the consciousness of many African-Americans. Rather than expressing a can-do attitude, we are bombarded with a thousand reasons why something cannot be done. For more click here.
CAPPA Showcase at Community Arts Center in Williamsport. Admission FREE!
Well, the CAPPA Showcase 2007 is now history. Kudus to the staff, volunteers, mentors and sponsors for making the event succesful. And special thanks to all the youth that participated, future America has a great deal of talent! For more click here.
Juneteenth Celebration in Williamsport.
The eighth annual party celebrating the freeing of slaves in 19th century America will be held in Brandon Park on June 23. For more click here.
Supporting and Encouraging Black Businesses
Congratulations is in order to Luqman. He has recently moved his barbershop to a new location... and it's da bomb! For more click here.
Keep this publication running!
Arrangements have been made through an organization (CafePress.com) to sell coffee mugs and t-shirts. Any profits gained will help defray costs of the newsletter. The mugs and t-shirts have the masthead art as shown at the top of this web page with the words "Ask me about..." To see samples, click here.
| Related links:
For more information on the CAPPA showcase go to:
http://www.cappaproject.org/
For more information on the Juneteenth Celebration go to:
http://rcjamesdesign.net/African-American/juneteenth07.html
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