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Black Star Journal:
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The Women of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Theta Omega Chapter Honor
Young Black Men
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AKA Sorors (left to right) Shavelle Bell, Tresa Dunbar Garrett and Tiffany Hope were awarded Code Black T-shirts by Phillip Jackson (second from left) for the great job that the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Theta Omega Chapter is doing for young Black men in Chicago, Illinois
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Young men from The Black Star Project were the Project Holiday Cheer Service project recipient this Year for the Women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Theta Omega Chapter. in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, January 4, 2014. 27 young men were honored by the by the AKA women with a luncheon, fraternity mentors and gift cards.
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Sorors from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Theta Omega Chapter are surrounded by the young Black men they honored!
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Nearly Half Of Black Males Are Arrested By Age 23: Study
By Simon McCormack
January 6, 2014
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| Photo provided by The Black Star Project |
A large number of American men have already been arrested by the time they're in their early 20s, according to a new report.
The study, published on Monday in the journal Crime & Delinquency, found that nearly half (49 percent) of African-American men and 40 percent of white men have been arrested by the age of 23, "which can hurt their ability to find work, go to school and participate fully in their communities," according to a press release.
The research was based on an analysis of national survey data from 1997 to 2008 of teenagers and young adults. The arrests included minor crimes like truancy as well as serious violent crimes. It excluded traffic offenses.
The study also found:
By age 18, 30 percent of black males, 26 percent of Hispanic males and 22 percent of white males have been arrested.
By age 23, 49 percent of black males, 44 percent of Hispanic males and 38 percent of white males have been arrested.
Previous studies have found that blacks are discriminated against in every phase of the criminal justice system, from arrest to prosecution and sentencing.
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Students put winter break to good use
 January 4, 2014 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Some students are using their winter break from school to take a few classes and learn some new skills in what is being called 'Holiday University."
Most of these students are accustomed to playing video games. But after class, they are well on their way to also creating them. The students are learning computer coding. It's one of three free classes the black star project is offering to students during winter break.
Executive Director Phillip Jackson says the effort is to help close the racial academic achievement gap.
"During the summer, there's this thing called the summer slide where when people don't go to school, they actually lose what they learned during the school year. It's similar for the holidays. So rather than falling behind for two weeks, our young people are moving forward," he said.
Students are also learning black history and financial literacy.
The "Holiday University" is coming to an end, but The Black Star projects offers what they call "Saturday University" which offers tutoring, homework help and other classes at 22 different sites around the Chicago area.
All of the classes are free.
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The Black Star Project Supports
Broadway in Bronzeville
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A must read and must have book to understand the education of Black students in America
Public education is under attack today from those who do not believe with John Adams that "opportunities and advantages of education" should be available "in the various parts of the country, and among the different orders of the people." Adams specified that the provision of the "opportunities and advantages of education" is a public duty, not a source of private profit, and that those opportunities and advantages should be available to everyone, not only to the privileged, and everywhere, not just in wealthy suburbs. This resource book includes demographic and educational data for each group for the nation as a whole and for each state.
Sample Information from Minority Students and Public Education on comparing USA, Illinois and Chicago.
Male students in Chicago in 2010/11 graduated at lower rate than each group's state and national averages from high schools.
Jurisdiction Male Graduation Rates 2010/2011
Black White
USA 53% 77%
Illinois 48% 80%
Chicago 45% 69%
Percentages of Male Black and Male White, Non-Latino, Students at or Above Proficient in Reading, Grade 8, 2011
Jurisdiction Percent at or Above Proficient
Black White GAP
USA 10% 35% 25 points
Illinois 11% 38% 27 points
Chicago 9% 36% 27 points
Percentages of Male Black and Male White, Non-Latino, Students at or Above Proficient in Math, Grade 8, 2011
Jurisdiction Percent at or Above Proficient
Black White GAP
USA 12% 45% 33 points
Illinois 10% 46% 36 points
Chicago 9% 49% 40 points
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Register Your Students for Saturday University -
Starts This Week
There is no way that schools in the 21st century, by themselves, can ever educate the masses of Black children in America without parents, families and communities becoming engaged in the educational process.
We have 22 free Saturday Universities operating in Chicago and in the west, north and south suburbs. Please call 773.285.9600 to open a Saturday University, to register your child for free academic enhancement or for more information about bringing the Saturday University to your community. We need teachers and tutors for our sites. Please call 773.285.9600 to volunteer. |
Why Nonprofit Storytelling
Won't Be Enough in 2014
By Shayla Price
December 27, 2013
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| Shayla R. Price. |
In 2014, nonprofits will need to move beyond storytelling to win donors. Fundraising has always been a tough beast to tame. Moreover, with new oversight laws and the growing wealth disparity, organizations must convince donors how their services are producing sustainable results.
Yes, crowdfunding and social media have taught nonprofit staffs how to convey great stories to pull donors' heartstrings to open wallets and purses. However, the information age also yields more vigilant contributors who want to be reassured that their money is making an impact.
So, how do nonprofits push pass storytelling? Here are five key factors nonprofits can include in their long-term strategies:
1. Transparency - Be honest. Donors want to know not only your successes but also your failures.
2. Mobile Engagement - Thankfully, with today's technology, connecting with others is much easier.
3. Donor Incentives - Ensure your donors feel appreciated.
4. Collaborations - Nonprofits should partner with one another to reach a variety of donors.
5. Performance - Keep donors updated about the organization's progress.
Ultimately, nonprofits want to bring value to their missions. Avoid the just storytelling trap. Focus on the above factors to increase your nonprofit's effectiveness to engage donors.
Shayla R. Price is the Executive Director, National Search Dog Alliance
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If you know of another organization doing as much or more than The Black Star Project to educate Black students and develop Black families, you should support that organization financially as we go into the new year. If you do not know of another organization doing this work, please support The Black Star Project.
Dear Friend of Progress:
This is a great time to invest in the success of Black students, and all students, in American schools. Our victories in 2013 included many efforts to build families, develop communities, educate students, create jobs, reduce mass incarceration and mentor young Black men. In order for us to continue to grow and to be effective, we need your support now more than ever. Your investment in our work can be deducted from your income taxes to the fullest extent allowable by law.
Some of our accomplishments in 2013 include:
- Organizing 1 million men in more than 630 cities across America to take their children back to school on the first day with our Million Father March 2013.
- Managing 22 free Saturday University sites throughout Chicagoland that improved the reading and math skills of more than 350 students.
- Providing mentoring, motivation, inspiration and guidance to more than 13,000 Chicago-area students through our classroom-based Student Motivation Mentoring Program.
- Hosting the first Mass Black Male Graduation Ceremony for several hundred graduating Black males from high schools across the Midwest featuring Thomas N. Todd and Lupe Fiasco as keynote speakers.
- Hosting the Young Black Men of Honor College Fair for more than 1,000 college bound students featuring 50 of the top colleges in the country.
- Hosting our Fourth Annual Daddy/Daughter Valentines Day Dance for 50 fathers and their daughters between 4 and 14 years old.
- Hosting 3 Take A Young Black Man to Worship Day at about 200 churches, mosques, temples and synagogues around the country.
With your support we can accomplish much more. Please become a member of The Black Star Project today and help us continue our nation-leading work in the area of creating better students, better parents, better families and better communities!
Sincerely,
Phillip Jackson
Executive Director
773.285.9600
Click Here to become a member of The Black Star Project
or you may send checks or money orders to:
The Black Star Project
3509 South King Drive, Suite 2B
Chicago, Illinois 60653
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