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THIS WEEK WITH NEWBLACKMAN (IN EXILE)

Left of Black S10:E14 – Kinohi Nishikawa and Black Pulp Fiction of the 1970’s

by Mark Anthony Neal / 16h

The rise of Black pulp fiction was largely attributed to the success of Blaxpoitation films, like Dolemite, which offered a more raw depiction of African American daily life in the 1970’s. Princeton Professor of English Kinohi Nishikawa sat down with Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal to discuss these trends and his newest publication, Street Players: Black Pulp Fiction and the Making of a Lite

Dezron Douglas And Brandee Younger: Alone Together Duets

by Mark Anthony Neal / 20h

'Before the lockdown, harpist Brandee Younger and double bassist Dezron Douglas were constantly on the road, usually spending time apart as they toured with artists such as Makaya McCraven and Enrico Rava . This quarantine has allowed these college sweethearts to shine radiantly together as a duo. Their weekly "Brunch In The Crib" Facebook live streams from their East Harlem, N.Y., apartment prov

MAY 20

Wealth Gap: Wider Than Gender with Professor Anne-Maria Makhulu

by Mark Anthony Neal / 2d

'Capitalism and patriarchy are intrinsically linked. In this episode with Duke University Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology and African & African-American Studies Anne-Maria Makhulu , we explore the origins of wealth suppression and oppression across gender, race, and class. Makhulu has conducted research for over two decades in South Africa and is author of Making Freedom (Duke Univer

Tale of Two NC Sheriffs: Pitt County's Paula Dance (dir. Dilsey Davis)

by Mark Anthony Neal / 2d

'When one thinks of a sheriff in North Carolina, it’s easy to go back to the good ole days when the most popular sheriff around was Andy Griffith , in the make believe Mayberry. But today, North Carolina is more diverse, and so are the sheriffs in charge. Sheriff Paula Dance of Pitt County is serving her first term as the first African-American female sheriff in the state. She’s admired for not p

Tanisha C. Ford: Dressed in Dreams with Natalie Yvonne Moore

by Mark Anthony Neal / 2d

'Clothes are never just clothes. Instead, argues Tanisha C. Ford , they’re “a powerful social skin,” a way of expressing who we are--or at least how we want to be seen. Ford sees this as particularly true for the Black community, for whom dressing has always been political, from dashikis to baggy jeans. In Dressed in Dreams , Ford discusses the history of Black style, drawing from both her schola

MAY 19

The Long Haul: A Comic Book Store's Fight To Survive

by Mark Anthony Neal / 4d

'Comic book store owner Rob Reese outlines the unique challenges facing the niche industry. When he took the reins of 41-year-old Alternate Worlds Comics last fall, he could never have anticipated what he's up against today.' -- Forbes

The American Project: Reparations and the American Creed with William 'Sandy' Darity

by Mark Anthony Neal / 4d

'In this wide-ranging conversation, prize-winning economist Sandy Darity discusses his plan for reparations for American slavery and its legacy. Based on thirty years of research, Professor Darity’s plan is pragmatic, at once fiscally sound and deeply moral. He is co-author, with A. Kirsten Mullen, of the just-published book: From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the 21st Cent

ABWH TV: Banking on Freedom: Black Women in U.S. Finance Before the New Deal

by Mark Anthony Neal / 4d

'Dr. Tiffany Gill , Inaugural John and Patricia Cochran Scholar and Associate Professor of Africana Studies and History at the University of Delaware, interviews Dr. Shennette Garrett-Scott about her book, Banking on Freedom: Black Women in U.S. Finance Before the New Deal (CUP 2019), winner of the 2019 ABWH Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Book Prize and the 2020 Organization of American Historians

MAY 17

How Labor Organizing Can Help Women and People of Color Unemployed Due to COVID-19

by Mark Anthony Neal / 5d

'As the health crisis continues, COVID-19 has also pushed us over the cliff toward an economic crisis, and we’re still bracing for final the impact. The workers who are affected the most are, of course, those working hospitality and service jobs. And there’s something else striking about who’s hit the hardest, though it’s no surprise to economists, who’ve seen this trend again and again: "We know

Raul Midón: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

by Mark Anthony Neal / 5d

'Despite the pall cast over so many aspects of our existence these days, Raul Midón 's one man concert from his home studio shines with a vibrant appreciation of the beauty of life, down to its smallest details. It kicks off with two tracks from The Mirror , an album released just as we entered our quarantine period in mid-March: "I Love The Afternoon" and "I Really Want To See You Again," a song

Why Maternity Wards Are Disappearing from Black Neighborhoods

by Mark Anthony Neal / 5d

'In some cities across the country, maternity wards are disappearing in Black neighborhoods. Experts call these areas “maternity care deserts," because people have limited access to maternity care services such as prenatal care or maternity wards, or they have none at all. Now, many are worried that as the coronavirus pandemic continues, these deserts could become a truly nationwide trend. Accord

The Story Behind Instagram's Rise

by Mark Anthony Neal / 5d

Sarah Frier discusses her book , No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram with Alison Stewart, host of All Of It .

MAY 16

Sonics & Visuals: Moses Sumney – “Cut Me"

by Mark Anthony Neal / 6d

Official video for "Cut Me" by Moses Sumney from the double album græ . Written & Directed by Moses Sumney ; Dancers: Emara Neymour-Jackson and Malachi Middleton .

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Field courses boost student success, support STEM diversity efforts

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 3d

The challenge of diversifying STEM fields may get a boost from the results of a new study that show field courses help build self-confidence among students--especially those from underrepresented groups. Field courses build the self-confidence and "scientific competence" of all students, but the benefits are particularly noteworthy for students from groups that are underrepresented in STEM fields

New Report on the Condition of Education in the United States

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

he National Center for Education Statistics released The Condition of Education 2020 today (May 19), a congressionally mandated report that summarizes important developments and trends in education using the latest available data. Findings include the following: In fall 2017, some 50.7 million students were enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools (prekindergarten through grade 12), wi

15 research studies on the effectiveness of pre-K outcomes

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

This report analyzes in programs across the country and finds evidence of sustaining effects beyond kindergarten.

MAY 18

Can powerful poses improve self-confidence in children?

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

A dominant body posture may help children to feel more confident in school. These are the findings of a new study by psychologists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the Otto Friedrich University of Bamberg. The study was recently published in the journal " School Psychology International " and provides initial evidence that simple poses can help students feel better at school. So

S gnificant portion of US middle and high schools do not limit phone use during lunch or recess

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

The latest screen-time related research from Dr. Pooja Tandon , a child health and development expert at Seattle Children's Research Institute , was inspired by her oldest son. "When my son entered middle school, I learned that students in many middle and high schools were allowed to have their phones with them at all times," Tandon said. "I looked into this a bit more and found that even in scho

Enrollment in public four-year institutions boosts students’ household income around age 30 by 20 percent

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 5d

This study provides the first estimated economic impacts of students’ access to an entire sector of public higher education in the U.S. Approximately half of Georgia high school graduates who enroll in college do so in the state’s public four-year sector, which requires minimum SAT scores for admission. Regression discontinuity estimates show enrollment in public four-year institutions boosts stu

42 percent of principals iare considering leaving their position

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 5d

Full report Strong and stable school leadership is critical for success in schools across the nation. The duties of the principal are many and varied. Principals, for example, can oversee instruction, purchase curricular materials and supplies, and provide professional learning and supports for teachers. Unfortunately, many schools do not have stable principal leadership. In fact, according to th

MAY 14

U.S. college students: nearly one in five are uncertain about their plans for re-enrolling in the fall

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 8d

A national survey administered to more than 2,000 currently enrolled U.S. college students finds that nearly one in five are uncertain about their plans for re-enrolling in the fall, or definitely are not going at all. However, 82 percent of students say they will be able to complete all or most of their spring coursework as planned, while just 5 percent indicated they will not be able to complet

MAY 13

Targeted school‐based interventions improve achievement in reading and maths for at‐risk students in Grades 7–12

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 9d

Complete report School‐based interventions targeting students with, or at risk of, academic difficulties in Grades 7–12 have on average positive effects on standardised tests in reading and maths. The most effective interventions 

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