The Oakland Community School is regarded as one of the nation’s first community schools – a model in which public schools partner with community organizations to provide comprehensive support services alongside traditional academic instruction. Many of Oakland Community School’s practices formed the blueprint for community schools today. 2. They established one of the most successful [...]read more5 Ways the Black Panthers Shaped U.S. Schools
Kontoor Brands announced on Thursday revenues fell just 1 percent to $607 million for the second quarter, on the back of dropping international sales and continued inventory management actions in the U.S. Wrangler The U.S. owner of Wrangler and Lee brands said U.S. revenue was dipped 1 percent to $496 million during the quarter with growth in [...]read moreKontoor Brands swings back to black as sales losses narrow
Multichannel mortgage lender New American Funding (NAF) announced this week the relaunch of its initiative designed to recruit, educate and expand loan officer understanding around issues faced by borrowers of color as “NAF Black Impact.” This replaces the previous branding, “NAF Dream,” to emphasize a corporate commitment to “taking direct, action-oriented steps to address credit [...]read moreNAF rebrands initiative designed to boost Black homeownership
You’re Still Broadcasting In Black And White Next-gen learners are looking for a fully immersive, colorized experience that reflects the world they live in and makes room for their unique perspective when it comes to their expectations for effective and impactful training and development opportunities. Don’t worry! You’re not alone in shifting your learning content [...]read moreShifting Your Learning Content From Black And White
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Marisa Abela is opening up about how she got into character to play Amy Winehouse in Back to Black. The 27-year-old actress recently sat down with ET’s Nischelle Turner on the top of a double-decker bus in London to discuss the upcoming biopic and how she transformed everything from her voice to her body in order [...]read more‘Back to Black’ Star Marisa Abela on Why She Lost Weight to Play Amy Winehouse for Biopic (Exclusive)
Rolls-Royce’s blacked-out Cullinan Black Badge was popular enough to warrant a follow-up. Designed for buyers who want a less traditional look, the Cullinan Series II-based Black Badge features specific exterior details and carbon fiber trim that takes 21 days to manufacture. BMW-owned Rolls-Royce isn’t the only carmaker that offers a blacked-out trim level, but it [...]read moreBlacked-out Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge returns with new design
Sydney Sweeney is bringing the magic to the 2024 Met Gala! On Monday, the Anyone But You star made her grand arrival at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” — and stole the show by ditching her blonde hair and debuting a black bob. Sweeney, 26, stayed on theme [...]read moreSydney Sweeney Debuts a Black Bob at 2024 Met Gala
The Proton X70 in 1.5 TGDi Premium X guise has been given an update, specifically for units of the variant ordered in black, while the 1.8 TGDi engine version has been discontinued. The update for the 1.5 litre Premium X relates to its rolling stock, specifically its wheels, where units in black will revert to [...]read moreProton X70 update – 1.5TGDi Premium X in black now shipped with pre-MC wheels; 1.8TGDi discontinued
It used to be that if you wanted to dress up as a Star Wars Stormtrooper, your options were limited to cheap masks unless you invested heavily in a set of 501st-approved armor or learned how to make your own. These days? While you’ll still need a decent chunk of change for that iconic white [...]read moreStar Wars Black Series Electronic Helmets Get Big Discounts At Amazon