New York State with 266,933 Black males only graduates 37% from high school in four years versus 78% for White males For African-American and Hispanic male students, New York has the worst four-year high school graduation rate in the country, according to a study by the Schott Foundation fo... Read more...
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Legendary restaurateur Sylvia Woods, known internationally as the "Queen of Soul Food," died Thursday, according to a statement issued by her family. She was 86. "Sylvia gallantly battled Alzheimer's for the past several years, but never once lost her loving smile," her family said. She died peac... Read more...

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Some of the presenters at this education summit included New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Warrren Buffett, Melinda Gates, U.S. Secretary o... Read more...