Black History Month

NBC WASHINGTON – A Maryland mother went all the way to the governor’s office to get help after her son went through years of being bullied on the school bus — and on Thursday, she got a response that’s giving them hope.

NBC PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia School Reform Commission voted Thursday night to save four public schools and close more than two dozen in an effort to save the cash-strapped district about $24 million per year.

NBC NEWS – As states have sought waivers from the 100 percent proficiency requirement of No Child Left Behind, new performance targets were put in place that led to differing expectations for children depending on their race..

OPINION – A child’s zip code should never determine her destiny. But today, a child’s health, educational outcomes, and lifetime economic opportunities are often negatively impacted when she grows up in a high poverty community…

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A supporter of a New Hampshire bill that would posthumously grant the request of 20 African slaves who petitioned for their freedom during the Revolutionary War says it’s never too late to right a wrong…

OPINION – Now is the time for President Obama to pardon the legendary heavyweight boxing champ Jack Johnson…

theGRIO’s 100 – Amar’e Stoudemire, 30, is a professional basketball player, author, motivational speaker and dedicated philanthropist..