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Comment on Jesse Russell, Pioneer of Signal Processing and Wireless Communications by Sharon Boone

Sharon Boone — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:12:19 +0000

I was honored to meet Mr. Russell while employed at
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the Black Community. I formerly worked with the Mobile
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Comment on Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad: African-American Studies Professor and New Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture by Rosa Bogar

Rosa Bogar — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:07:21 +0000

It was an honor to meet Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammand on September, 27th at the Schomburg Center. This was a highlight for me . I felt his great passion for us as a people and the Urgency for our younger generation. I am pleased that Dr. Muhammand is the now director of this great institute.The upcoming year looks bright1

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Name (required) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:29:32 +0000

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Comment on Dr. Heather D. Wathington: Professor and Researcher of Higher Education for Students of Color by Faye Wiggins

Faye Wiggins — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:36:47 +0000

Congratulations Heather on your achievements. I was going through emails and realized I could make a comment. I’m very proud of you as I am sure your parents are also. I wish you much success in your career.

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Comment on Jesse Russell, Pioneer of Signal Processing and Wireless Communications by Dona Davis

Dona Davis — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:44:10 +0000

Dr. Russell’s innovative and creative mind has changed the way we communicate! His forward thinking vision has enabled us to communicate at the speed of light. I am proud to know you Jessee.

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Comment on Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History by BlackPrideNetwork » Blog Archive » Black History Fact of the Day

BlackPrideNetwork » Blog Archive » Black History Fact of the Day — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:27:12 +0000

[...] History Fact of the Day: Today in history (1926) Carter G. Woodson creates Negro History Week. In 1976 it became Black History Month. Carter G. Woodson is known as [...]

Comment on Dr. Carla Hayden, CEO of Enoch Pratt Free Library by Public questions for Digital Public Library of America Chair John Palfrey and other steering committee members: Doesn’t governance matter? | LibraryCity

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:57:56 +0000

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Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. Charles E. Young: Allen University by Lynette Clark

Lynette Clark — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:51:13 +0000

Dear Charles, I’m hoping you remember me, I was Sandra’s roommate at George Fox! I’m hoping to reconnect…my maiden name was Phillips.

Comment on Dr. Joy Lawson Davis: Gifted Education Researcher & Author by Giftedness, Awareness,Parent Power and taking that first step.. « Innreach's Blog – Leslinks Ireland- Gifted, Talented & Creative Support/Edu Page

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:39:12 +0000

[...] and Spritessite.. To those who have become authors and providers for the gifted community such as Mamas Joy Lawson, Lisa Rivero, Christen Fonseca & Deborah Ruff amongst many many others past and present.. more [...]

Comment on Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad: African-American Studies Professor and New Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture by John W.V.Cordice Jr. M.D.

John W.V.Cordice Jr. M.D. — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:37:30 +0000

Wonderful and inspiring choice. I have great expectations for significant achievements in this appointment!

Comment on Mary Eliza Mahoney: First Black Professional Nurse in America by BlackPrideNetwork » Blog Archive » 100 African-American Inventors!

BlackPrideNetwork » Blog Archive » 100 African-American Inventors! — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:36:38 +0000

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Comment on Gordon Parks: Photographer, Musician, Poet, Novelist, Activist, Film Director by BlackPrideNetwork » Blog Archive » 100 African-American Inventors!

BlackPrideNetwork » Blog Archive » 100 African-American Inventors! — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:36:22 +0000

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Comment on Kelly Miller: First African-American Mathematics Graduate Student and Influential Founder of Howard’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Sun, 08 May 2011 18:04:07 +0000

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Comment on ASALH: Association for the Study of African-American Life and History by BlackPrideNetwork » Blog Archive » ASALH

BlackPrideNetwork » Blog Archive » ASALH — Wed, 04 May 2011 07:05:08 +0000

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Comment on ASALH: Association for the Study of African-American Life and History by BlackPrideNetwork » Blog Archive » ASALH: Association for the Study of African-Americ

Wed, 04 May 2011 07:03:23 +0000

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Comment on Kelly Miller: First African-American Mathematics Graduate Student and Influential Founder of Howard’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:25:03 +0000

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Comment on Dr. Roland Boyd Scott: The Father of Sickle Cell Research in the US by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:43:50 +0000

Hi Claude, we had addthis and am not sure what happened. I will check into what may have happened. We also had twitter and other ‘share’ links. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Comment on Dr. Roland Boyd Scott: The Father of Sickle Cell Research in the US by Claude Johnson

Claude Johnson — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:31:13 +0000

How come I can’t forward this link from the page? I had to construct a separate e-mail. I think AddThis or any of myriad other “widgets” would do the trick.

Comment on Dr. Carla Hayden, CEO of Enoch Pratt Free Library by DPLA steering committee adds librarians, women, minorities, per LibraryCity recommendations—and here are other friendly suggestions | LibraryCity

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:19:28 +0000

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Comment on Dr. Joy Lawson Davis: Gifted Education Researcher & Author by Virginia W. Lewis

Virginia W. Lewis — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:30:06 +0000

As a graduate student in one of Dr. Davis’ classes in gifted education I have been afforded the opportunity to grow and become aware of a vast array of resources and curriculum offerings in gifted education.
She is indeed a tremendous teacher-educator and advocate for gifted education and the identification of the giftedness in all children.

Bravo to Dr. Joy Davis

Comment on Dr. Sonja Ebron: Social Entrepreneur and CEO of Black Energy by Parindigene.com

Parindigene.com — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:39:56 +0000

[...] in environmental communication this semester has afforded me the opportunity to intern with Dr. Sonja Ebron, social entrepreneur, unconventional educator, and energy and utilities expert. Dr. [...]

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. Mervyn Warren – Interim President, Oakwood University by The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship

The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:37:46 +0000

[...] and Dunbar High School and Howard University in Washington, D.C. In 1944, she joined the faculty of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, where she served as chair of the English Department and the Division of [...]

Comment on Georgiana Simpson: One of the 1st African-American Women to Obtain a PhD in America by The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship

The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:39:25 +0000

[...] Her dissertation was titled “Pope and His influence in America from 1715 to 1815”, and explored the attitudes of Alexander Pope towards slavery and his influence on American writers.[1] Dykes was the first black American woman to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree, however, because Radcliffe College held its graduation ceremonies later than some other universities, she was the third to graduate, behind Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander and Georgiana Simpson. [...]

Comment on Sadie T. M. Alexander: One of the 1st African-American Women to Obtain a PhD in the US by The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship

The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:38:23 +0000

[...] graduation ceremonies later than some other universities, she was the third to graduate, behind Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander and Georgiana [...]

Comment on Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad: African-American Studies Professor and New Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture by Ahmad Kenya

Ahmad Kenya — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 02:23:09 +0000

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Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Horace Mann Bond: 1st Black President of Fort Valley State College & Lincoln University by Albert Einstein: Physicist. Genius. Race Man? « Under the Radar

Albert Einstein: Physicist. Genius. Race Man? « Under the Radar — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:56:18 +0000

[...] Einstein agreed to go to visit Lincoln University in 1946 at the invitation of then President Horace Mann Bond, father of future NAACP chairman and statesman, Julian [...]

Comment on 100 African-American Inventors! by GIGI

GIGI — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:37:50 +0000

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Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:57:14 +0000

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Comment on [Black Organizations] National Black Child Development Institute by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:34:41 +0000

The link to the organization’s website is at the top of the feature.

Comment on [Black Organizations] National Black Child Development Institute by ruth garcia

ruth garcia — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:56:58 +0000

how can i get a membership card. where are what web site do i have to used.

Comment on Anika Noni Rose: FAMU Alumnus & Voice of Disney's 1st Black Princess – Tiana by Links of Great Interest 12/4/09 : The Hathor Legacy

Links of Great Interest 12/4/09 : The Hathor Legacy — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:39:16 +0000

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Comment on Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad: African-American Studies Professor and New Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture by D'shea Kinta McRae, BLS

D'shea Kinta McRae, BLS — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:42:24 +0000

What a great selection for chair of Schomburg Center in Black Research in Harlem, New York City.

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charlie — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:58:45 +0000

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Comment on [Black Organizations] National Black Child Development Institute by The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship

The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:19:22 +0000

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Comment on Ory Okolloh: Kenyan Activist & Google’s New Policy Manager for Africa by The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship

The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:19:06 +0000

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Comment on William R. Moss III: Expert in Internet Marketing and Online Diversity Recruitment by Name (required)

Name (required) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:39:13 +0000

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Comment on Jacob Lawrence: Painter, Artist, Educator by Fataab Awonsa

Fataab Awonsa — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 19:37:20 +0000

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Comment on Dr. Patricia Hill Collins: Sociology Professor and Published Author by Wayne Bishop

Wayne Bishop — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:38:38 +0000

I recently lost my brother to Lukemia. The family ask that donations in lieu of flowers be given to charity.

I learned of my brothers hidden prejudice and am deeply saddened by it. He excluded one granddaughter who married a black man and his great grandchildren who were from that marriage. He included the other grandaughter. The one he excluded is now an assoc prof of nursing working on her doctorate.

I do not have much money but would like to give something that would benefit bi racial children or studies concerning.

Your comments are welcome.

Wayne Bishop

Comment on Jacob Lawrence: Painter, Artist, Educator by Robert

Robert — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:10:56 +0000

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Comment on Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History by Anthony Stewart

Anthony Stewart — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:05:22 +0000

The Audiobook of the timeless classic “The Mis-Education of the Negro can be found at http://www.themiseducationofthenegro.net in mp3 format or on CD-ROM

Comment on NYPL: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture by The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship

The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:51:10 +0000

[...] Dr. Muhammad was selected as the next Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, effective July [...]

Comment on Dr. Dudley Weldon Woodard (1881-1965): Educator and Mathematician by monica

monica — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:02:31 +0000

Kudos to Dr. Dudley Weldon Woodard!! Just think there should be many more like him and there would be if more parents cared about the schools their children attend and started teaching them BEFORE they attend kindergarten! Dr. Woodard she be an example.

Comment on [From Our Black Scholars Directory] Dr. Alladin Ukiwe by BSI Staff

BSI Staff — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:29:43 +0000

Thanks for your comment. There is no one method of selection. We simply select features from our own reading and knowledge, suggestions, referrals, etc.

If you would like to be featured, please send a bio, picture, and link to a clip or two (optional).

Thanks again for your interest and support.

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. Melvin N. Johnson: Tennessee State University by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:37:42 +0000

After 5 years of service, Dr. Johnson recently announced that he will step down from Presidency. More information here – http://diverseeducation.com/article/13953/

Comment on [From Our Black Scholars Directory] Dr. Alladin Ukiwe by Gussie Howard

Gussie Howard — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:59:29 +0000

I was delighted to find this site and to read about several persons with whom I attended college, or have known for a number of years.

Would you please let me know how these persons are selected to be included on this site, I would appreciate it.

Comment on [From Our Black Scholars Directory] Dr. Suzanne Henderson: Asst. Dean at St. John’s College by Joyce Thomas

Joyce Thomas — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:30:25 +0000

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Comment on In Memory of Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis: Chair of Black Studies @ SUNY New Paltz by Sadie Pasha

Sadie Pasha — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:31:15 +0000

Symposium on the work of Lorenzo Dow Turner, “the father of Gullah studies” to be held on November 12 – 13, 2010
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum
Washington, DC (202) 287-3183

Connecting the worlds of the Africa Diaspora:
The Living Legacy of Lorenzo Dow Turner

Comment on In Memory of Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis: Chair of Black Studies @ SUNY New Paltz by Sadie Pasha

Sadie Pasha — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:44:07 +0000

We must write our own history, or in other words, tell our unique story. Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis was a historian. In writing the book Dr. Lorenzo Dow Turner: The Father of Gullah Studies, published by South Carolina Press, on his research and connection of the West African language dialect to “Geechee” people and the Gullah language dialect spoken during slavery, and still spoken in Georgetown, South Carolina today, she has continued his legacy, and educated many, though his findings have been used by others, who have not credited Turner’s ground breaking work conducted in South Carolina, Georgia and Sierra Leone in the late twenties and thirties. He began his research in Georgetown County, South Carolina. My mother’s people are from Georgetown, and so is Mrs. Obama’s people on her father’s side. I was raised in East Harlem, NY and recall many Georgetown stories of our family, and traditions. Mother always said “we were Geechee”, and the language dialect spoken in Georgetown was Gullah.
I will be attending a Symposium on November 12, called The living legacy of Lorenzo Dow Turner:

Sadie Pasha
Genealogist and Writer of
Cohen of Georgetown, South Carolina 1750-1950:
A Family History of Low Country Secret Jews and Descendants (Unpublished Manuscript)

Comment on Dr. Maulana Karenga: 2 PhDs, Creator of Kwanzaa, Author, & More… by Nokuzola Ngidi

Nokuzola Ngidi — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 06:52:37 +0000

Shalom Shalom i’m very interested to know more about Kwanzaa.Is there a church or gathering i can go to in Durban to learn more.

please reply
thank you

Comment on Dr. Charles R. Drew: First Black Surgeon to Serve on American Board of Surgery by The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship

The Black Scholars Index | Celebrating Black Scholarship — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:11:49 +0000

[...] Dr. Charlene Jarvis is the daughter of the blood plasma and blood transfusion pioneer Dr. Charles Drew. [...]

Comment on Carol Y. Espy-Wilson: Professor in Electrical Engineering @ UMD by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:48:50 +0000

Carol Espy-Wilson honored as Innovator of the Year- http://www.ece.umd.edu/News/news_story.php?id=5121

Comment on Lonnie Johnson: Inventor of the Super Soaker Water Gun by Todd graham

Todd graham — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:40:39 +0000

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Comment on Dr. Fox Harrell: Researcher, Artist, and Associate Professor by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:02:06 +0000

D. Fox Harrell has accepted a position as Associate Professor of Digital Media at MIT. The position is joint in the Programs in Comparative Media Studies and Writing & Humanistic Studies, and in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL). He will be the first member of CSAIL who is a faculty member in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Harrell is the recent recipient of the NSF CAREER Award and the NEH Digital Humanities Start-Up Grant. http://cms.mit.edu/people/index.php#fharrell

Comment on Dr. Ronald Walters: Professor Emeritus, Government and Politics at the University of Maryland by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:00:06 +0000

Dr. Ron Walters died on September 10, 2010 after a long illness. He was 72. http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/uniini/release.cfm?ArticleID=2225

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. Walther M. Kimbrough: Philander Smith College by Ray Gittens, AΦA

Ray Gittens, AΦA — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:55:49 +0000

I think Dr. Kimbrough’s comments in the video are inspirational for younger men just starting their careers. His inferred message about being successful – in part – because he had a life plan and is doing what he loves matches the messages we shared with our Stutdent-Ambassadors at this year’s Alpha Phi Alph Fraternity’s Leadership Development Institute North. And, since my Chapter members mentor youths from 2 local programs, I plan to recommend those Brothers view Brother Kimbrough’s video and add some of your verbiage during their sessions.

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. Donna Oliver: Mississippi Valley State University by musa zubairu

musa zubairu — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:01:37 +0000

I am encouraged by your academic attainment hoping to emulate you in contributing to the progress of humanity.
You are distinctively appreciated

Comment on David Harold Blackwell: 1st African-American in the National Academy of Sciences by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:08:42 +0000

BSI mourns the death of Dr. David Blackwell. He passed away on July 8, 2010. He was featured on BSI on April 5, 2010

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. Donna Oliver: Mississippi Valley State University by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:52:23 +0000

Dr. Donna Oliver hardly had time to savor her rise to the top ranks of higher education as a college president when she got the sobering news from her new bosses: cut the school’s budget by 5 percent immediately and be prepared for more cuts later.

“My mouth dropped open,” says Oliver, president for the past 18 months of Mississippi Valley State University, recalling the startling news she faced two weeks into her freshman year as a college president. The 60-year-old veteran higher education executive expected challenges, “but not instant budget cuts.”

The budget cutting was done, however, as have several subsequent cuts, she says. They have been achieved without major damage to the school’s core programs or employment rolls, she says, and with input from a university community advisory group she appointed. The group has helped her navigate the school through its tough economic times, challenges mirrored at colleges and universities across the state and nation.

Oliver is among a corps of career academicians making up the growing ranks of first-time presidents at historically Black colleges and universities. They are taking on the challenge of championing HBCUs for the 21st century as the schools face a growing chorus of politicians and others questioning their continued value as demands grow for the schools to beef up their academic performance and needed funds — from public and private sources — become harder to come by.

“They are very difficult jobs and more requirements are being placed on them,” says Dr. Frederick Humphries, former president of Tennessee State University and Florida A&M University, where he is now a Regents Professor.

More: http://diverseeducation.com/article/14059/

Comment on Ivan Van Sertima: Historian, Linguist, Anthropologist, and Author by Stan Koehler

Stan Koehler — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:19:47 +0000

Dear Sir:

I am working with some of our students on Dr. Sertima’s work and I’m trying to locate the article in the 1997 Journal of Current Anthopology that was critical as well as Dr. Sertima’s response. Do you know where I can get copies of this material.

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Stan Koehler

Comment on Dr. Howard C. Johnson Appointed Sr. VP & Provost of Medgar Evars College by irvin E. Vance

irvin E. Vance — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:45:58 +0000

Howard: Congratulations on your appointment at CUNY. Irv Vance

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. David Hall: University of the Virgin Islands by Vernita

Vernita — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:46:00 +0000

MAY GOD BLESS DR D. HALL FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION OF LIFE.

Comment on BSI Turns 1 Today! by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:57:11 +0000

It’s been an awesome labor of love! We look forward to year two!

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Horace Mann Bond: 1st Black President of Fort Valley State College & Lincoln University by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:41:57 +0000

Thank you for your interest in support in making sure our content is accurate. We obtained this information from blackpast.org and will pass your along your comment. Thanks again for the correction. We will implement it immediately. – BSI Staff

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Horace Mann Bond: 1st Black President of Fort Valley State College & Lincoln University by Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:19:49 +0000

I would like to reply to this article and make a correction. The last statement in the article says, ” His most well known essay on the subject is “Racially Stuffed Shirts and Other Enemies of Mankind”: Horace Mann Bond’s parody of Segregationist Psychology in the 1950s.” That article was not written by Bond but, it was written ABOUT Bond and the actual author is John P. Jackson, Jr. Thank you.

Comment on Barry C. Black: Chaplain of the United States Senate – From the Hood to the Hill by everton

everton — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:27:10 +0000

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Comment on Freeman A. Hrabowski, III: President of UMBC by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:09:38 +0000

Greetings Jaye! Thanks for your comment. Please know that we are featuring Dr. Hrabowski but cannot pass on your msg to him. Please feel free to contact him or someone in his office directly at UMBC. http://www.umbc.edu/aboutumbc/president/index.php

We are pleased that you enjoyed learning about Dr. Hrabowski and we wish you much success in your endeavors.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can do.

Much success!

Comment on Freeman A. Hrabowski, III: President of UMBC by Jaye M George

Jaye M George — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:13:52 +0000

I am so inspired by your story and your accomplishments. I am a rising senior in the city of Atlanta, GA and I aspire to study medicine, specifically NeuroScience. I have been afforded the privilege of matriculating through Brown University this summer by taking two college credited courses. I am struggling to raise the funds. I would like an email address send to you my credentials and the acceptance letter from Brown in hopes of your getting a snapshot of who I am and your feeling confident that to assist me would be to assist our world in bringing up a young black man who will make a positive difference. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your time.

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. Andrew Hugine: Alabama A&M University by natasha powell

natasha powell — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:54:33 +0000

WOW, it gives my spirit great joy to see such wonderful efforts and accomplishments in our crumbling educational system. Children will still have to be educated in this life in order to survive. LIFE HAS TO BE L I V E D…………. It is my hope and sesire that our children will NOT lose their desire to learn about the world inwhich they live. 1ducation will afford them the ability to manage and maintain the planet.

?atasha powell

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. Norris Edney (Interim President): Alcorn State University by natasha

natasha — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:24:05 +0000

Dear respected professor,

In todays society teachers are facing many educational challenges. With tecnology obsurbing lots of college degreed jobs. What do you feel would be a proactive solution to this issue? People are spending lots of time and money on educstion only to find out that field is not in demand, what would you advise.

Comment on Dr. Fox Harrell: Researcher, Artist, and Associate Professor by Monique

Monique — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:35:11 +0000

this has nothing to do with the article he is gorgeous!

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. David Holmes Swinton: Benedict College by natasha powell

natasha powell — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:28:19 +0000

Dear Professor,

It does my heart well to know that such inspirational educstor exist today. With all of the many issues at hand, our youth, our future, still have people and obtainable opportunities today. With lay offs, cuts back and all the other issues that has a direct affect on one fsmily, again, it gives me and my fsmily hope that we will have a decent life after eing homeless for 8 years.

Comment on Dr. Eileen Southern: Black Music Scholar and First Black Full Professor at Harvard by The Black Scholars Index | Promoting Scholarship from within the Black Diaspora

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:27:34 +0000

[...] was fascinated by a book, The Music Of Black Americans, by Eileen Southern (the 1st Black Professor at Harvard University-also featured here on BSI), and began looking for [...]

Comment on NYPL: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture by The Black Scholars Index | Promoting Scholarship from within the Black Diaspora

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:18:07 +0000

[...] at the Library of Congress, Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center and the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture. A Newberry Fellowship and a grant from the National Endowment For the Humanities allowed him to [...]

Comment on NYPL: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture by The Black Scholars Index | Promoting Scholarship from within the Black Diaspora

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:08:37 +0000

[...] with the New York Public Library’s 135th Street Branch in Harlem in 1937, now known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, part of NY’s Public Library System . Although she was initially reluctant to take a [...]

Comment on Congratulations to Englewood Urban Prep Class of 2010 – All Boys Charter School by C huggins

C huggins — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:23:51 +0000

What wondeful news! Congratulations! I feel so proud!

Comment on Mary Eliza Mahoney: First Black Professional Nurse in America by barbarajayne bolling

barbarajayne bolling — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:00:54 +0000

I was inspired by her persistent for equality,and professional status for women of color who wanted to become registered nurses. Some of the same deterrents exsist in this 21st century . Some universities have coded applications to determine if we are “black” and admit only a certian number of “black” nurses into their programs. I discovered during my history that :white students” had be given the core nursing ,care plans,test, and preparation before we began college courses. I gain strength to continue my goals. I am a registered nurse,public health nurse and a pediatric nurse practitioner. Thank you Mary Mahoney

Comment on Dr. Wendy Carter: UMD’s PROMISE Program Coordinator & Entrepreneur by Dr. Heather Holden

Dr. Heather Holden — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:39:16 +0000

Dr. Carter is a wonderful mentor and an inspiration to the entire PROMISE Community! She has played a pivotal role in the success of countless PhD graduates, including myself, and will continue to touch the hearts of many. Keep up the good work, Dr. C, and I miss being in your office faithfully on Friday mornings:)

Comment on Dr. Wendy Carter: UMD’s PROMISE Program Coordinator & Entrepreneur by Yvette Williams

Yvette Williams — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:08:12 +0000

You have an amazing and inspiring story on your road to success! Thanks for the example!

Comment on Dr. Wendy Carter: UMD’s PROMISE Program Coordinator & Entrepreneur by Dr Katilla Witson

Dr Katilla Witson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:23:59 +0000

You look so young to have a daughter that’s a senior in college! Congrats on your success! I hope the “alcoholics” in your life are proud. :/

Comment on Jacob Lawrence: Painter, Artist, Educator by Karen

Karen — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:48:17 +0000

Thank you. Mr. Lawrence is an artist that I can relate to, finally. Even though my family had already arrived up north a generation before me, the stories that were told to me about the journey up north are as vivid in my mind as Mr. Lawrences colors in his works and has made as great of an impact as the impact of The Migration Series. I am truly inspired and have made a new discovery through his works. A sincere thank you.

Comment on Jacob Lawrence: Painter, Artist, Educator by TKxD

TKxD — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:19:12 +0000

This really helped my project…^.^ Thx for the good info!!

Comment on Correction! Philip Emeagwali: Inventor of the World’s Fastest Computer => MYTH by ea

ea — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:26:23 +0000

Black Scholars bring it, just like this blog!

Comment on William R. Moss III: Expert in Internet Marketing and Online Diversity Recruitment by Miisrael Shields

Miisrael Shields — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:31:35 +0000

What a great and creative personality. Much continued success to Mr. Moss

Comment on [Update] NBA (Atlanta Hawks) honors Dr. Andrew Williams and the Spelbots by ProudAfricanAmerican

ProudAfricanAmerican — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:35:40 +0000

I was at the game. so proud of those young ladies. it is amazing what they do.

Comment on Website Components by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:39:07 +0000

[...] nonprofit organization, will soon begin a campaign to raise money to continue its maintenance and expansion. With this in mind, we created this page for you to add testimonials to be reviewed by potential [...]

Comment on Your Testimonials Needed Below! by Charisma Island

Charisma Island — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:46:10 +0000

Great visibility Leshell! Congratulations to you and your team. I look forward to witnessing your continued efforts to “Uplift” the next generation of leaders; you’ve made an impression on me. Thank you!

Comment on Jonecia Keels: Computer Science Junior @ Spelman, One to watch! by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:08:43 +0000

[...] featured Dr. Andrew Williams on June 23, 2009 and Jonecia Keels, one of the Spelbots, on August 23, 2009 (both from Spelman [...]

Comment on Dr. Andrew Williams Promoted to Chair CS Dept. @ Spelman by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:07:06 +0000

[...] featured Dr. Andrew Williams on June 23, 2009 and Jonecia Keels, one of the Spelbots, on August 23, 2009 (both from Spelman [...]

Comment on Dr. Marvin Lynn: Professor & Teacher Educator by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:48:18 +0000

[...] featured Dr. Marvin Lynn on August 21, 2008. But we wanted to provide you with an update as he is now featured on the website of the Teachers [...]

Comment on Gordon Parks: Photographer, Musician, Poet, Novelist, Activist, Film Director by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:10:26 +0000

This man was amazing! He’s seen and recorded so much of the Black experience in this country. His vantage point is invaluable and I’m sure it comes out in his work (books, photography, films). I’m making it a point to read/learn more…

Comment on Alondra Oubre: Medical Anthropologist by Jamal Abraham

Jamal Abraham — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:48:36 +0000

Is the reknown doctor married to a black man ?

Comment on Ruth Simmons: 1st Black President of an Ivy League School by Leshell

Leshell — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:32:29 +0000

She is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. We unknowingly omitted this from the article and will add it.

Thanks for the question and for your support!

-BSI Staff

Comment on Ruth Simmons: 1st Black President of an Ivy League School by j harris

j harris — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:09:13 +0000

i was wondering what national african american sorority Dr Ruth Simmons is a member of if any, please advise…Thank You…

Comment on Zora Neale Hurston: Folklorist, Teacher, Anthropologist by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:21:11 +0000

[...] and used his position to promote the careers of young artists and authors like Countee Cullen, Zora Neale Hurston, and Langston Hughes. He encouraged them to seek out subjects in African American life and to set [...]

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. David Hall: University of the Virgin Islands by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:38:36 +0000

The only location where we found Northwestern is in the tags for the article. That has been corrected. Thanks again!

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. David Hall: University of the Virgin Islands by Leshell Hatley

Leshell Hatley — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:34:07 +0000

Thanks for the highlight, it all came directly from the bio on his website. But we’ll look into it.

Thanks again!

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Dr. David Hall: University of the Virgin Islands by Shelly Iyabode

Shelly Iyabode — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:06:42 +0000

Please correct the name of the school. It should read Northeastern University, not Northwestern as it does in a few places.

Comment on Dr. Erica Walker: Professor of Mathematics Education @ Teachers College by Floyd Walker

Floyd Walker — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:43:41 +0000

I am a 37 year old black man from Ahoskie,Nc. that dropped out of school in the tenth grade to go to work to help out my family. Although people think that am educated, I do not have my GED YET! I have taken all the tests but failed the math portion. I have recently gone back to finish but am still having problems with the math. Is there a website I can go to to brush up on my algebra and percents???

Comment on Marian Wright Edelman: Activist, NAACP Lawyer, Founder of Children's Defense Fund by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:06:30 +0000

[...] Marian Wright Edelman: Activist, NAACP Lawyer, Founder of Children’s Defense Fund [...]

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:05:20 +0000

[...] Johnson: Inventor of the Super Soaker Water…Gordon Parks: Photographer, Musician, Poet, Noveli…Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educato…Floyd Norman: Animator, Walt Disney Legend…[HBCU_Presidents] The Honorable Hazel R. O'Leary: [...]

Comment on Ty Hobson-Powell: Howard's 14 year old Sophmore by antonio

antonio — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:34:39 +0000

This is exactly what we need. More younger kids who care more about learning/making a difference than the latest fad or going to school just for social reasons. I wish him nothing but the best and I’m pretty sure we’ll be hearing his name in the next decade or so. Maybe a Mayor in a city near you!!! Awesome.

Comment on Ty Hobson-Powell: Howard's 14 year old Sophmore by Nikki

Nikki — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:49:57 +0000

Aaww. He’s so cute. I’m proud of him and I don’t even know him. I hope he succeeds and achieves ALL his goals. Such a cool kid!

Comment on Ty Hobson-Powell: Howard's 14 year old Sophmore by Dan

Dan — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:29:44 +0000

Awesome!
Just saw CNN story!
Keep up the fanastic work. You are now a role model for all teens.
Best of good fortune.
You ever get to the caribbean, US Virgin islands, look us up!
Dan

Comment on Jared A. Ball: Activist, Professor, and FreeMix Radio Creator by Jakita Owensby Thomas

Jakita Owensby Thomas — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:39:01 +0000

Very cool article! I remember seeing Dr. Ball give a presentation at an education conference some years back–very innovative scholar!

Comment on Jared A. Ball: Activist, Professor, and FreeMix Radio Creator by admin

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:20:57 +0000

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The Black Scholars Index will now hosts each release of the FreeMix Radio audio clips. New releases will launched the following Saturday for your listening pleasure. Check out the current version in today’s feature and return to BSI to hear more from now on!

Comment on Dr. Marvin Lynn: Professor & Teacher Educator by Dr. Donna M. Butts

Dr. Donna M. Butts — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:52:56 +0000

Greetings,

I was happy to read about you and your accomplishments. However, I was saddened to learn that you no longer are associated with the University of Maryland. I had been interested in the graduate program in minority and urban studies, and had hoped to have the opporunity to interact with you.

I am a third career educator. Previously, I served urban communities in pastoral ministry, director of a social service program, supervisory case manager, and family intervention specialist. Currently, I am with Options Public Charter School in DC; the oldest charter school in DC, serving EDLD middle and high school students.

I am appalled at what is happening in our schools. I am a product of DC Public Schools; I can’t believe that our schools are becoming plantations; run primarily by persons desiring to have a Peace Corps experience. However, I am determined to stay with education despite my disillusionment with what I see.

Comment on [HBCU Presidents] Donald Reaves: Chancellor of Winston-Salem State Univ. by admin

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:15:32 +0000

As we performed research on Dr. Reaves and WSSU, we realized there’s a bit of tension currently between him and the student body.

Does anyone have any factual information on what’s going on at WSSU?

Comment on Pedro A. Noguera: Professor, Author, Urban Education Advocate by Denise Bolds, MSW

Denise Bolds, MSW — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:23:02 +0000

I had the opportunity to meet/speak and listen to a presentation given by Dr. Noguera at Poughkeepsie High School three years ago – his presention is still with me and is part of a galvanizing force for Positive Single Motherhood, Inc. Which I am a co-founder of. I highly recommend Dr. Noguera’s work and I consider him a blessing for all boys of color.

Comment on Pedro A. Noguera: Professor, Author, Urban Education Advocate by ILBB

ILBB — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:57:39 +0000

This is a great article, thank you for posting it.

Comment on Toni Morrison: Novelist, Pulitzer & Nobel Prize for Literature Winner by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:51 +0000

[...] Education Her early education took place in racially segregated public schools, and she wrote of great adversities when making the transition to an integrated school, where teachers and students were predominantly white. She graduated from Hopkinsville High School in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, earned her B.A. in English from Stanford University in 1973 and her M.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1976. In 1983, after several years of teaching and writing, she completed her doctorate in the literature department from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a dissertation on author Toni Morrison. [...]

Comment on Dr. Robbin Chapman: E-Learning Consultant and Author of New Book by Ms. Donnie E. Berry

Ms. Donnie E. Berry — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:24:05 +0000

This is wonderful! It would be even greater if it could be put in every School and public Library. I can’t donate at this time but hope I can next year.
Congratulations Robin I know your mom (Laura) is very proud. Continued Success.

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by LaNail

LaNail — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:30:11 +0000

I am so proud of you ladies. You all are so talented and true to self. I love you all and I wish you continued success. God bless!

Comment on Henry Lewis Gates: Literary Critic, Educator, Public Scholar by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:14:55 +0000

[...] Lorde, Nelson Mandela,, Barbara Smith, Sekou Toure, Johnnetta B. Cole, Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Henry Louis Gates and many, many [...]

Comment on Spelman Presidents: Manley, Cole, Tatum by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:13:14 +0000

[...] Carmichael), Haki Madhubuti (Don L. Lee), Audre Lorde, Nelson Mandela,, Barbara Smith, Sekou Toure, Johnnetta B. Cole, Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Henry Louis Gates and many, many [...]

Comment on Shirley Chisholm: 1st Black Woman Elected to Congress & 1st Black Presidential Candidate by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:12:59 +0000

[...] leaders are among its contributors. Some have been Amiri Baraka, Angela Davis, Julian Bond, Shirley Chisholm, Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael), Haki Madhubuti (Don L. Lee), Audre Lorde, Nelson Mandela,, [...]

Comment on Angela Davis: Professor, Democratic Socialist, Prison Abolitionist by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:50 +0000

[...] and international political leaders are among its contributors. Some have been Amiri Baraka, Angela Davis, Julian Bond, Shirley Chisholm, Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael), Haki Madhubuti (Don L. Lee), Audre [...]

Comment on Amiri Baraka: Founder of The Black Arts Movement (1960s) – Happy Birthday! by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:56:25 +0000

[...] and national and international political leaders are among its contributors. Some have been Amiri Baraka, Angela Davis, Julian Bond, Shirley Chisholm, Kwame Ture (Stokely Carmichael), Haki Madhubuti (Don [...]

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by RasTear

RasTear — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:37:44 +0000

Rachel & Rebecca, may God continue to bestow his blessings on you. You young ladies are truly a blessing to everyone that comes in contact with you. Thank you iver so kindly for being such an inspiration.

Rachel, this is Portia’s mother &l I met you at the function that Portia & TC had down in Waldorf. I was blessed to see your artistic dedication to Obama.

Stay blessed Sistren.

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Yolanda

Yolanda — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:19:38 +0000

Simply Marvelous~

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Nubia

Nubia — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:47:06 +0000

Yay Number! Love you and soooo proud of the both of you Oo-oop!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Courtney T.

Courtney T. — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:54:06 +0000

I am so proud of you two! Go BISON (224)!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by T. Nic

T. Nic — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:09:56 +0000

WOW! These ladies work is simply breath taking! They are true motivators! I can’t wait to own pieces of both their work in my home!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Yashica Heath Bent

Yashica Heath Bent — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:39:30 +0000

You ladies are so talented. Congrats!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Krankin

Krankin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:50:19 +0000

Wow! This is a great write up on two amazingly talented women. I’m so proud of you for doing what you love.

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Deborah

Deborah — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:23:39 +0000

Congrads good to see more leaders

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by carla walker

carla walker — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:54:50 +0000

I am so proud of you two. Dedicated, funny, hard working sisters.

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by sandi robinson

sandi robinson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:52:36 +0000

You go ladies, keep making it to the top!

Sandi

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Seymone Edali Spence

Seymone Edali Spence — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:22:29 +0000

The both of you are amazingly beautiful and talented. Continue to achieve greatness. Congratulating!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:54:17 +0000

Congrats Ladies! I am very proud..keep up the great work!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by demont peekaso

demont peekaso — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:09:31 +0000

Very very very inspiring and powerful….I love it all n plus I’m a big fan, keep up the great work n I look forward in collaberating soon oh and congrats …its a honor for them as well to have your work hanging in Northwesterns Law school.

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Taya

Taya — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:24:55 +0000

Congrats Becky and Rach. I’m so proud of you….

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Kweku Avell

Kweku Avell — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:16:48 +0000

Artistically Anachronistic with genetically impressive talent! Hotep

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by R. Lee Gordon

R. Lee Gordon — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:57:09 +0000

Love the art and wish you both continued successes in all you aspire and beyond . . .

R. Lee Gordon
http://www.nbtee.org
http://www.uniteedesign.com
http://www.betterdetroityouth.org

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Kelley

Kelley — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:33:31 +0000

Thats Awesome!!! I love your artwork! Way to represent for ART, Educators and of course HU!!!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:33:01 +0000

wow!! You ladies are doing a great job! I’m just proud to have graced your presence….wish i could’ve seen ur talents back in h.s. but…its all good. You ladies keep it up!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Tennea

Tennea — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:31:51 +0000

Great job Twins…you are both inspiring and a force to be reckoned with! We are all very proud of the women you have become..keep up the great work!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Diane

Diane — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:43:09 +0000

I know you both from a distance. Know the stock you are from up close and personal. I am a friend of your Aunt Val’s and know your dad. He was like my big brother when we were in high school. I am so proud of the fine young women you have become. I know your folks are proud of your accomplishments but even more proud of your character. From a distance, let me say the world is watching and you certainly make us smile. Keep up the great work.

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by CHERYL COLE

CHERYL COLE — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:36:14 +0000

DEAR REBECCA THIS IS CHERYL BEVERLYS FRIEND. YOU KNOW ME. GREW UP WITH BEVERLY AND YOUR MOTHER. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR SISTER RACHAEL. ESPECIALLY WITH YOUR EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS.

CHERYL DIGGS COLE -l0/3l/09

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Geeamazing

Geeamazing — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:07:16 +0000

Your works are beautiful. I love to see such talent from fellow female artist.

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Kellie

Kellie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:48:04 +0000

WOW! Dig it! You never know what lies beneath the souls you see in passing on the street.

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments. Renaissance Women is RIGHT!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Yondi Morris

Yondi Morris — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:44:57 +0000

Let me just add that Rebecca Crouch was just commissioned by the Black Law Student Association of Northwestern University School of Law to paint a portrait of Harold Washington! Congrats Rebecca! You are both so talented!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Le

Le — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:10:00 +0000

Your combined talent can and will never be confined to a canvas or classroom….Anything that even scratches the surface is an honor to witness! XOXO

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Colette

Colette — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:17:44 +0000

Could a sister be prouder? Your skills are what our children need…your peices breathe something amazing into the atmosphere!

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by lct

lct — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:40:17 +0000

This is an excellent article on two uber talented,multi-faceted and deserving modern day rennaissance women. Keep up the great work ladies. The world is waiting.

Comment on Rachel & Rebecca Crouch: Emerging Artists, Educators & Leaders by Ezinne

Ezinne — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:28:30 +0000

Amazing work ladies!! I can feel “something” special with each piece!

Comment on Floyd Norman: Animator, Walt Disney Legend by johonna

johonna — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:33:30 +0000

thanks for this feature. i really enjoyed learning about floyd norman and loved the video! you are doing excellent work on this site. i love the multi-media bios. what a great career awareness tool for young people too!!

thanks so much for the work you do.

Comment on Jacob Lawrence: Painter, Artist, Educator by Nyjah Easton

Nyjah Easton — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:38:20 +0000

Really well written and very informative! Jacob Lawrence is another one of my favorite African American leaders…glad to see he’s in the list!

Comment on NYPL: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:25:51 +0000

[...] after school arts program in the basement of the 135th Street branch of the public library (now the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture). Here, Jacob Lawrence came in contact with two notable [...]

Comment on Marian Wright Edelman: Activist, NAACP Lawyer, Founder of Children's Defense Fund by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:32:18 +0000

[...] of war. His non-fiction books have received praise from voices across the political spectrum, from Marian Wright Edelman to John Cardinal O’Connor. The Emperor of Ocean Park, spent 11 weeks on the New York Times [...]

Comment on Dr. Clarence Ellis: 1st African-American PhD in Computer Science by Sonya Harris

Sonya Harris — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:57:14 +0000

I work for the CS Department at Illinois and I would like to interview Dr. Ellis.

Please forward my message on.

Comment on Zora Neale Hurston: Folklorist, Teacher, Anthropologist by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:19:56 +0000

[...] binary oppositions in her fiction that was early influenced by Edgar Allen Poe, William Faulkner, Zora Neale Hurston, and Carson [...]

Comment on Toni Morrison: Novelist, Pulitzer & Nobel Prize for Literature Winner by Kellie Muse

Kellie Muse — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:04:31 +0000

Dig it!

Comment on Angela Davis: Professor, Democratic Socialist, Prison Abolitionist by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:09:31 +0000

[...] Random House. While editing books by prominent black Americans like Muhammad Ali, Andrew Young, and Angela Davis, she was busy sending her own novel to various publishers. The Bluest Eye was eventually published [...]

Comment on Amiri Baraka: Founder of The Black Arts Movement (1960s) – Happy Birthday! by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:08:05 +0000

[...] rights movement and she met several people who were later active in the struggle. She met the poet Amiri Baraka (at that time called LeRoi Jones) and Andrew Young (who later worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, [...]

Comment on Dr. Molefi Kete Asante: African-American Studies Scholar by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:55:08 +0000

[...] scholar Molefi Kete Asante listed James Baldwin on his list of 100 Greatest African [...]

Comment on Dr. William 'Bill' Cosby: Educator, Activist, Comedian, Actor by Leshell

Leshell — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:20:22 +0000

I just read Dr. Cosby’s dissertation. It’s amazing that his premise is still relevant today – just substitute television with technology (to include television as well as the web, educational media, etc.).

He has helped to confirm my research goals regarding the use of educational media to improve the learning experiences of children, specifically African-American children – regardless of family income.

I applaud his work in the 1970s and now and will be excited to cite him in my own dissertation! I can’t wait!

Comment on [ HBCU_Presidents ] Mary McLeod Bethune, Bethune-Cookman College by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:18:50 +0000

[...] would shape this country’s racial history: W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Mary McLeod Bethune, her life-long mentor, and the woman she eventually succeeded as head of the National Council of [...]

Comment on BSI mourns Jasmin Lynn, Spelman Student who died this morning by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:45:48 +0000

[...] the lives of two young Black Scholars whose lives have been taken from them (Derrion Albert & Jasmin Lynn) , we’ve thematically shined light on some amazing Black Scholars in academia, and [...]

Comment on Derrion Albert: A Great Scholar in the Making by The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar!

The Black Scholars Index | I Am A Black Scholar! — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:44:43 +0000

[...] we have celebrated the lives of two young Black Scholars whose lives have been taken from them (Derrion Albert & Jasmin Lynn) , we’ve thematically shined light on some amazing Black Scholars in [...]

Comment on Dr. Nichole Pinkard: Senior Research Associate @ University of Chicago by Jakita Owensby Thomas

Jakita Owensby Thomas — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:08:48 +0000

Congratulations, Nichole!

Comment on Angela Davis: Professor, Democratic Socialist, Prison Abolitionist by Charles Ogletree: Renowned Harvard Professor & Successful Trial Lawyer | The Black Scholars Index

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:12:00 +0000

[...] law as a career. He attended nearly every day of the trial of Black Power activist and Communist Angela Davis. Some of parts of the Davis trial were tedious, Ogletree recalled in I’ve Known Rivers, but [...]

Comment on Angela Davis: Professor, Democratic Socialist, Prison Abolitionist by Charles Ogletree: Renowned Harvard Professor & Successful Trial Lawyer | The Black Scholars Index

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:12:00 +0000

Comment on William Kamkwamba: Harnessed the Wind at Age 14 by Halona Y. Agouda

Halona Y. Agouda — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:52:08 +0000

I remember seeing his story online at the TED conference. It was such a moving account of what the power of literacy and an inquisitive mind can do for a family. I am happy to read that he is now in school. However there are thousands of young people just like William in many countries across Africa who have great potential, and little opportunity to do something with it. William is a great reminder to the world that Africans are indeed able to solve their own problems, they just need a place to develop their gifts and talents and opportunities to be leaders.

Comment on William Kamkwamba: Harnessed the Wind at Age 14 by Halona Y. Agouda

Halona Y. Agouda — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:52:08 +0000

Comment on Your Testimonials Needed Below! by James B. Walker

James B. Walker — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:06:21 +0000

Black scholarship and academic excellence are values that were instilled in me at home, promoted in my community, and perpetuated throughout my academic career. As a proud graduate of Fisk, I can point to a historical tradition that , above all else, insisted upon scholastic achievement. I have had the pleasure of being taught by some of the most brilliant men and women I’ve ever known…Dr. C.Eric Lincoln, Dr. Leon H. Sullivan, Dr. Edward Jackson, Dr. Abdul Alkalimat, Dr. Gail Plummer. Sonia Sanchez. Dr. Rita Smith. Dr. L. Alex Swan.. all of these individuals and many more have inspired and motivated me. “Mainstream society” rarely gets a chance to witness , let alone apprieciate, the breadth and depth of black scholarship throughout the diaspora . This site is a constant reminder to others that Black accomplishments transcend entertainment and sports and that there are hundreds of thousands of brothers and sisters who have distinguished themselves as intellectuals giants in their chosen fields of study.Keep up the good work, fight the good fight and I will continue tobe informed and enlightened by this mosy valuable website.

Comment on Ty Hobson-Powell: Howard's 14 year old Sophmore by V

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:12:54 +0000

I love seeing stories like this. Congratulations Ty. Never stop reaching and believing!!!

Comment on Ty Hobson-Powell: Howard's 14 year old Sophmore by V

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:12:54 +0000

I love seeing stories like this. Congratulations Ty. Never stop reaching and believing!!!

Comment on Your Testimonials Needed Below! by Ray

Ray — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:41:04 +0000

I just found out about this site via Facebook today and I am very impressed. As a graduate of two HBCU’s (Hampton/Wilberforce) I am always looking for ways to stay connected HBCU information and culture. This site is awesome and I am now a fan. I will be sure to spread the word to all of my contacts! Keep doing what you do!

Comment on Dr. Kimberley Gomez: Learning Sciences Researcher & Professor @ Pitt by Dr. Louis Gomez: Named Inaugural Holder of Faison Chair @ Pitt | The Black Scholars Index

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:24:53 +0000

[...] Gomez is the husband of Dr. Kimberley Gomez, yesterday’s BSI [...]

Comment on Dr. Kimberley Gomez: Learning Sciences Researcher & Professor @ Pitt by Dr. Louis Gomez: Named Inaugural Holder of Faison Chair @ Pitt | The Black Scholars Index

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:24:53 +0000

[...] Gomez is the husband of Dr. Kimberley Gomez, yesterday’s BSI [...]

Comment on Ty Hobson-Powell: Howard's 14 year old Sophmore by ganon grey

ganon grey — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:40:38 +0000

Amazing. Good to see a positive image portrayed.

Comment on Ty Hobson-Powell: Howard's 14 year old Sophmore by ganon grey

ganon grey — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:40:38 +0000

Amazing. Good to see a positive image portrayed.

Comment on Your Testimonials Needed Below! by Angela Trapp

Angela Trapp — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:04:20 +0000

I am SO impressed by the Black Scholars Index. I LOVE reading about and am deeply inspired by the stories of everyday black scholars who are truly using their education to make a difference in this world through their profession.

Through each and every story or profile that I have read, I am encouraged and uplifted. I am reminded that we have an abundance of greatness in our communities across America that should not go unnoticed. These stories, in my opinion, are much more inspiring than the tried (but true and timeless) stories of the African-American greats that are in our history books. I feel more connected and driven by those who I can relate to in some way, whether it be through a shared interest, a shared upbringing, a shared discipline, or a shared educational background.

Thank you, BSI!

Comment on Your Testimonials Needed Below! by Leshell

Leshell — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:46:21 +0000

Thanks for your support! -BSI Founder & Staff

Comment on Website Components by Testimonials | The Black Scholars Index

Testimonials | The Black Scholars Index — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:44:29 +0000

[...] Website Components [...]

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Testimonials | The Black Scholars Index — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:44:29 +0000

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Comment on Online Resources for African-American Information by Dr. Carol D. Lee: Professor @ Northwestern | The Black Scholars Index

Dr. Carol D. Lee: Professor @ Northwestern | The Black Scholars Index — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:19:05 +0000

[...] of English, The Journal of Black Psychology, and the Journal of Negro Education (featured on BSI a few weeks ago) among [...]

Comment on Online Resources for African-American Information by Dr. Carol D. Lee: Professor @ Northwestern | The Black Scholars Index

Dr. Carol D. Lee: Professor @ Northwestern | The Black Scholars Index — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:19:05 +0000

[...] of English, The Journal of Black Psychology, and the Journal of Negro Education (featured on BSI a few weeks ago) among [...]

Comment on Dr. Fox Harrell: Researcher, Artist, and Associate Professor by Angela Trapp

Angela Trapp — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:59:44 +0000

Fascinating! Congratulations, Dr. Harrell! Reminds me of some of my thesis work! Please let me know if you’re doing anything to encourage middle school students to obtain studies in Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech. I’d like to get my son involved.

Comment on HBCU Clips Challenge! by [ HBCU_PRESIDENTS ] Dr. Mary Sias: Kentucky State University | The Black Scholars Index

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:23:12 +0000

[...] HBCU Clips Challenge! [...]

Comment on HBCU Clips Challenge! by [ HBCU_PRESIDENTS ] Dr. Mary Sias: Kentucky State University | The Black Scholars Index

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:23:12 +0000

[...] HBCU Clips Challenge! [...]

Comment on Dr. Andrew Williams Promoted to Chair CS Dept. @ Spelman by Jonecia Keels: Computer Science Junior @ Spelman, One to watch! | The Black Scholars Index

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:54:54 +0000

[...] Spelbots, the undergraduate Robotics Team at Spelman University lead by Dr. Andrew Williams (now chair of the Computer Science Department), won many awards and competitions over the last [...]

Comment on Dr. Andrew Williams Promoted to Chair CS Dept. @ Spelman by Jonecia Keels: Computer Science Junior @ Spelman, One to watch! | The Black Scholars Index

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:54:54 +0000

[...] Spelbots, the undergraduate Robotics Team at Spelman University lead by Dr. Andrew Williams (now chair of the Computer Science Department), won many awards and competitions over the last [...]

Comment on John Hope: First African-American President of Morehouse College by [ HBCU_Presidents ] Dr. Mordecai Wyatt Johnson: Howard’s 1st Black President | The Black Scholars Index

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:31:13 +0000

[...] When he completed his grammar school education, he enrolled in Nashville’s Academy of Roger Williams University in 1903. The school was destroyed by fire in 1905. Mordecai completed the term at the Howe Institute in Memphis (now LeMoyne-Owen College). Later that year, he entered the preparatory department of Atlanta Baptist College where he completed his high school studies. During his college years, from 1907-1911, he was strongly influenced by Atlanta University President John Hope. [...]

Comment on John Hope: First African-American President of Morehouse College by [ HBCU_Presidents ] Dr. Mordecai Wyatt Johnson: Howard’s 1st Black President | The Black Scholars Index

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:31:13 +0000

Comment on Angela Davis: Professor, Democratic Socialist, Prison Abolitionist by William

William — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:16:12 +0000

INCARCERATING PEOPLE “FOR PROFIT” IS IN A WORD….WRONG!
Even if one does not ask or pretends not to see the rope and the flashing red flag draped around the philosophical question standing solemnly at attention in the middle of the room, it remains apparent that the mere presence of a private “for profit” driven prison business in our country undermines the U.S Constitution and subsequently the credibility of the American criminal justice system. In fact, until all private prisons in America have been abolished and outlawed, “the promise” of fairness and justice at every level of this country’s judicial system will remain unattainable. We must restore the principles and the vacant promise of our judicial system. Our government cannot continue to “job-out” its obligation and neglect its duty to the individuals confined in the correctional and rehabilitation facilities throughout this nation, nor can it ignore the will of the people that it was designed to serve and protect. There is urgent need for the good people of this country to emerge from the shadows of indifference, apathy, cynicism, fear, and those other dark places that we migrate to when we are overwhelmed by frustration and the loss of hope.
My hope is that you will support the National Public Service Council to Abolish Private Prisons (NPSCTAPP) with a show of solidarity by signing “The Single Voice Petition”
http://www.petitiononline.com/gufree2/petition.html

Please visit our website for further information: http://www.npsctapp.blogspot.com

–Ahma Daeus
“Practicing Humanity Without A License”…