Archive for 'Places of Scholarly Work'
[Black Organizations] National Black Child Development Institute
Posted on 06. Jan, 2011 by Leshell Hatley.
For the past 40 years, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has been steadfast in its mission to improve and advance the lives of Black children and their families, through advocacy and education.
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[Black Organizations] Center for African-American Research and Policy
Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by Leshell Hatley.
The Center for African American Research and Policy (CAARP) was created in 2005, and is the research arm of the Brothers of the Academy Institute (BOTA).
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Samuel A. Floyd: Black Music Scholar and Founder/Editor of The Black Music Research Journal
Posted on 01. Apr, 2010 by Leshell Hatley.
Dr. Samuel A. Floyd, Jr. is a man with a mission –to uncover, document and share with everyone a vast body of Black music that has been hidden far too long and grown out of the unique experiences of Black Americans. His Center For Black Music Research is turning up long-neglected works by Black composers.
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[Update] NBA (Atlanta Hawks) honors Dr. Andrew Williams and the Spelbots
Posted on 13. Feb, 2010 by Leshell Hatley.
We’ve featured Dr. Andrew Williams on June 23, 2009 and Jonecia Keels, one of the Spelbots, on August 23, 2009 (both from Spelman College). However, recently, we learned that the Atlanta Hawks paid tribute to them as Trailblazers during Black History Month.
