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Nicki Minaj Becomes Principal For A Day; Gives Away College Scholarships [VIDEO] “

The Urban Daily — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:09:21 +0000

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 artist. As a businesswoman there isn’t a single day where I don’t use my education or acquire new knowledge to ensure my success. Regardless of where you are today, with education you can take yourself where you want to be,” says Nicki. She also gave away three $10,000 college scholarships for the school’s top students.

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How To Find Grants For School

WRNB — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:07:02 +0000

Historically underrepresented groups such as African-Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans are eligible for millions of dollars in grants. Of particular note are those fields that have been traditionally lacking diversity, such as the sciences and business.

There are many organizations willing to help out in these trying times.

The Multicultural Advertising Intern Program through the American Association of Advertising Agencies awards grants to students pursuing degrees in advertising and media communications.

Minority students pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management may be eligible to compete for grant money sponsored by the Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students.

If you thought women were successfully entrenched in all areas of industry and professions, then think again. In fact, recent attempts to create more gender equality have progressed slowly and recent studies have shown only increasing chasms between women and men especially in the technology arena. The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund, sponsored by the World Bank, awards up to $11,000 to international women pursuing studies in the U.S. intended to help her homeland community. Eligible recipients must be planning on returning to their country of origin to be considered. Career-changers, women looking to add to their educational portfolio or those who have been displaced from college may be eligible for one of the many grants awarded to women with financial need by the American Association of University Women. The Jeanette Rankin Foundation awards need-based education grants to women 35 and older challenged by higher educational systems and by financial disadvantages. Zonta International sponsors a variety of sizable grants to women across the board, including the Young Women in Public Affairs Award program.

Non-traditional usually encompasses students who have been displaced from college either did not finish degrees or never went directly from high school to college. Also, students migrating from technical programs to four-year may be included in the category. Often women returning to careers following stints raising families or single parents with children will find funding under this heading. The Soroptomist International of the Americas funds the Women’s Opportunity Awards, which offer monetary grants to women in disadvantaged situations. Applicants must be responsible for supporting their household or otherwise strapped to receive these competitive awards.

Women who have been seriously severed from a post-high school education and who would benefit from a college education may qualify for the Kalamazoo Women’s Education Coalition grant. Awards are between $250 and $3,000 and may include expenses to cover other lifestyle expenses that contribute to the recipient’s financial situation.

Single mothers not only have challenges when it comes to making time for college, but the financial burden of child care costs as well as putting food on the table often keep them in jobs versus college programs. The Raise the Nation program helps colleges and universities offer grants to women who would otherwise not be able to attend. Purdue University’s Span Plan has been providing educational grants to adults beyond college age for years.

The Hitachi Foundation funds $5,000 grants to graduating high school students who stand out in their communities for community involvement, service to others and in leadership roles.

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Black Mother Jailed For Sending Kids To White School District

The Urban Daily — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:39:30 +0000

Kelly Williams-Bolar, an Ohio mother of two, was sentenced to 10 days in jail and placed on three years probation after sending her kids to a school district in which they did not live. The mother was sentenced on Tuesday and will begin serving her sentence immediately. Where is Oprah when you need her?

After the jury deliberated for only seven hours Willams-Bolar was convicted on two counts of tampering with court records after registering her two girls as living with their grandfather father who lives in nearby Copley Township. The family lived in the housing projects in Akron, Ohio.

Williams-Bolar, who said she was trying to keep her daughters safe, also runs the risk of being disqualified as a school teacher. She currently is an aide for special education classes and is near completion of a college degree that would allow her to become a teacher. Felons in Ohio can be disqualified from working as teachers.

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4 Tips To Successfully Homeschool Your Child

WRNB — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:28:58 +0000

The U.S. Education System could be a lot better. The low graduation rates across the country are alarming. More African-American families are trying homeschooling as a way to take control of their kids future. Even with programs like Get Schooled and encouraging incentives for teenagers to get out of high school, the numbers are moving up slowly. According to a recent article on Mocha Manual, the statistics for homeschooling are on the rise.

If you’ve thought about homeschooling your child, here are 4 tips you should make sure you do:

Join a network or community of homeschoolers to get some insight on how homeschooling really is and to stay abreast of current curriculums and tips. Check out African American Un-schooling (http://scwalton0.tripod.com/) or National Black Home Educators Resource Association (http://www.nbhe.net/) which work to promote homeschooling. Or check out the Black Home schoolers Club.
Pick a curriculum that suits your child’s learning style.
Be creative, incorporate museums, zoos and social activities into curriculum.
Make time for extracurricular activities.

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WRNB — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:11:25 +0000