President Obama advocates for My Brother's Keeper initiative. He affirms that the program, which helps young men of color, also benefits the U.S. economy.
A study finds that the stress of dealing with racism contributes to the academic achievement gap. Part of the solution is reinforcing positive racial identity.
A Seattle high school singled out Black students to sign an agreement to work hard in school. Several Black students got angry and threw the document in the trash.
Authorities charge the Milwaukee officer who fatally shot Sylville Smith with sexual assault and soliciting prostitution. His alleged victims were incapacitated.
The NAACP voted for a moratorium on charter school expansion. But scores of Black parents, many of them longtime members of the organization, oppose the moratorium.
A White Oklahoma teacher is under fire for saying all Whites are racist. But some of his students are defending his approach to the touchy issue of racism in America.
Several Flint, Michigan parents sue school officials for providing inadequate services to their children. They allege that exposure to the city's lead-contaminated water has caused learning disabilities and behavioral problems for many children.
President Obama set out early in his presidency to reform education. He points to major achievements as his term in office comes to an end.
One of the nation's largest police organizations apologizes for historic mistreatment of minorities. The group's president urged law enforcement to acknowledge its role in causing poor relations with communities of color.
Four writers publish open letters to Michelle Obama. They thank the First Lady for her positive impact on the nation and the presidency.
President Obama announces a record high school graduation rate increase. The administration points to several of its programs that have enabled the improvement.
Renown Black scholar shares his philosophy in the design of a new school. Edmund Gordon explains his approach with NewsOne.