Good News in Chicago

The Chicago Tribune reports a charter school in Chicago gets all its seniors into college: The entire senior class at Chicago’s only public all-male, all-African-American high school has been accepted to four-year colleges. At last count, the 107 seniors had earned spots at 72 schools across the nation. Mayor Richard Daley and Chicago Public Schools [...]

Advice for Young Girls Looking for A Way Out

Life Isn’t Fair: It’s a statement of fact.  And while you should fight for fairness and equality, you’re best served personally by understanding this truth.  Whether because you’re black, Latina, a woman, physically challenged, or poor, there will be reason for people to root against you. Commit Yourself to Excellence: Given life isn’t fair, commit [...]