Category Archives: Education

Open Thread | Political Food For Thought

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Came across this Twitter thread and thought they made good points.   Presidential candidates in 2024. Yes, I am doing this. You know when Sanders lost the election. Nov, 11, 2016. Sanders slammed " civil rights" as identity politics foreclosing … Continue reading →

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Julian Castro’s Education Policy

Posted on July 3, 2019 by

Presidential candidate Julián Castro unveiled an estimated $1.5 trillion education plan Monday that starts with what he’s most known for — early learning — but follows with detailed ideas for updating the nation’s public education system and making it more … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread |Students LITERALLY Selling Themselves??

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

Reading this…it got me in my feelings. There’s something fundamentally wrong to me with this. College Grads Sell Stakes in Themselves to Wall Street Instead of taking out loans, students can agree to hand over part of their future earnings … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | The Administration Continues to Attack Education

Posted on March 28, 2019 by

This Administration is nothing but a cesspool of corruption, and anything that has been done to protect the consumer, they are trying to get rid of it. Trump proposal to cap student loans would deepen inequality in higher ed No … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

Hope all you mid-westerners are keeping warm and safe from the artic blast. Did some video searching yesterday, while home from work. Dig in if you dare! And I’ll leave you with this classic interview.

Posted in activism, African Americans, Black History, Black Lives Matter, Education, Freedom, Media, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Oppression, Racism | Tagged , , , | 84 Comments

President Barack Obama Speaks at the University of Illinois |Mid-term Elections

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

Today I’m at the University of Illinois to deliver a simple message to young people all over the country: You need to vote, because our democracy depends on it. I hope you'll tune in at 11am CT: https://t.co/34WjNaVAcU — Barack … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Black Voter Suppression, Education, Politics, President Obama, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , | 56 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Always trying to bring good news on the weekend. Navajo robotics team heads to international competition SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A team of Navajo high … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone! 22-Year-Old Ginai Seabron Surprised To Learn She’s The First Black Woman To Graduate From Virginia Tech’s Nanoscience Program  “Know that you aren’t the only one struggling. Keep pushing.” Ginai Seabron has made history as the first … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Education, News, Open Thread, Politics, Science | Tagged , | 78 Comments

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

We hope you enjoy your weekend with family and friends. And if you haven’t seen the documentary, SEE.IT.

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on May 26, 2018 by

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. I believe that Forever FLOTUS can be credited for making these College Signing Days a big deal. I love that Urban Prep Academy does theirs DOWNTOWN … Continue reading →

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