We all are, or should be, familiar with “The Autobiography of Malcolm X”. He was one of the most influential African American leaders of the 1960’s.…
The lack of interest that black youth have in school…What contributing factors led to this problem? By: Taren Vaughan Many years ago, African Americans were not allowed to eat in the same restaurants, use the same public restrooms, play on the same sports teams…
By: Treasure White One of the many platforms highlighted during President Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign included his promise to push for more educational reform. Education is another bipartisan battle that nearly equates with recent disputes over Healthcare reform. Last month, Obama united with…
Has Title IX closed the economic and educational gaps between genders? By: Taren Vaughan For years, the female population in our country has always been faced with various societal struggles. Gaining the right to vote and having the ability to obtain a…
To the staff of Urban Belle Magazine, Black History deserves more than just a month. The editors of Urban Belle will celebrate African Americans 365 days out of the year, you should too. By: Amanda Anderson For African Americans to have contributed so…