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“CBCF Perspectives” OPINION: CBCF Remembers the 61st Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

In May, the CBCF takes a moment to acknowledge the historic Brown v. Board ruling that ended the legal foundation for discrimination on May 17, 1954.

“CBCF Perspectives” OPINION: The Issue is Police Brutality, Not Rioting

The African-American body is undervalued and unappreciated in America. Even more so, the life of the African-American man, as precious as it is, is in constant danger of being eradicated. As I organized my thoughts to write this piece, I had to ask myself: Why exactly are you mad?

“CBCF Perspectives” OPINION: Law Enforcement and Communities of Color: Why Loretta Lynch Needs to be Confirmed

Every 28 hours a black man, woman, or child is killed by police or vigilante law enforcement. News accounts about this startling statistic have forced a national dialogue on the ongoing tension between law enforcement and communities of color.

A Reflection on Ferguson’s Shame

I've reviewed the detailed report by the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that was released on March 4, 2015.

“CBCF Perspectives” OPINION: Our Children Do Not Deserve to be the Fodder of the Criminal Justice System

When we talk about our children, we should be invigorated and hopeful knowing that they are in good care under institutions such as the Education and Criminal Justice systems than burdened with terror, fear, despair and hopelessness.

“CBCF Perspectives” The Millennial Generation: Tolerant or Pessimistic

A few weeks ago, a video surfaced showing University of Oklahoma's Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity members chanting racial slurs on a bus.

Top Ten Black Inventors (You Didn’t Know About)

From ancient Kemet to the contemporary United States, people of the African Diaspora have been responsible for some of the world’s most innovative and useful creations.

Conservatives’ War on Obamacare Continues Unabated

It’s Black History Month and as you’re reading these words, more than 7 million Americans have purchased health insurance, in recent weeks, as the deadline to sign up for health care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was set to expire on Sunday, February 15.

Ten To-Dos for Parents on the 100th Day of School

In classrooms all over the nation, elementary school students will soon be celebrating the 100th Day of School! By the 100th day of school, students are 100 days smarter, 100 days older and have learned (hopefully) more than 100 new things.

Pockets of Prestige

At the closeout of January 2015, Forbes published an article listing the Top 10 Cities for African Americans. Looking at America’s 52 largest metropolitan areas, rankings were based upon home ownership, entrepreneurship, median household income, and demographic trends.

Black Voices Weigh in on the President’s State of the Union Address

The day before the President’s Tuesday night address, an ABC News/Washington Post poll reported significant support from the American people for the President’s economic accomplishments.

Improving Learning and Development Outcomes: The Importance of Family Involvement

Three decades of research has demonstrated that quality family involvement coupled with high expectations improves student learning, behavioral and developmental outcomes.