Black Excellence
By Kyla Thomas “What if I fail? Oh, but what if you soar?” No matter what generation you were born into, we all have a common denominator, the fear of failure. Albert Einstein once said, “It takes seven positive influences to overcome one negative.” Due to the social media craze, negative headlines are at our fingertips every second of the day. Our future leaders, our youth are being victimized daily. It… Read More
High-Quality Options and Social Capital for Black Children in New Orleans
Jonas Perriott, father of a beautiful, wide-eyed three-year-old daughter, says that high-quality school options are scarce in New Orleans public schools. His best bet is to start now and get as many shots at the target until she gets in. So that means applying to highly selective Pre-K programs (like the one at Audubon Charter School) now until she is able to get in.