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Have Blacks In America Officially Arrived at Third-World Status? In Past Four Years, Whites Wealth Widens to 22 Times That of Blacks; Many Blacks in America Can Barely Afford Food, Shelter, Medicine or Educational Enhancements. We Are In Trouble! 
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- White Americans have 22 times more wealth than blacks -- a gap that nearly doubled during the Great Recession (2008 through 2012). In 2005, the net worth difference wasn't quite as stark. Whites had 12 times more wealth than blacks and 8 times more than Hispanics The widened wealth chasm could have major ramifications going forward, experts said. Having less wealth and home equity means it will be more difficult for blacks and Hispanics to send their children to college, which gives them a leg up on landing good jobs, said Roderick Harrison, senior research scientist at Howard University. That will further extend the wealth gap. "The implications will be with us into the next generation, which will have greater difficulty in getting the kinds of jobs needed to start saving and building wealth," Harrison said. Read More... Click Here to Join The Black Star Project as We Work to Change the Above Realities. |
| Listen to The The Black Star Project's Internationally Acclaimed Radio Program The Parent Revolution 7:00 pm Eastern; 6:00 pm Central; 5:00 pm Mountain; 4:00 pm Pacific Topic for Saturday, June 23, 2012: A Report from "Hoods" Across America:  How Are Black People Doing In Education, Employment, Crime, Health, Housing, Etc? These cities will report: Baton Rouge, Detroit, Jackson, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York City, Omaha, Philadelphia The Black Star Project's Parent Revolution is quite simply organizing, supporting and encouraging parents, especially Black parents, to be the first, best and most important teachers and advocates for their children. Additionally, we are working to make Black parents the major, dynamic educational force in the Black community. Join us Saturdays...
at 3:00 pm Alaskan; 2:00 pm Hawaiian
or at 7:00 pm Toronto, Canada; 7:00 pm Havana, Cuba; 8:00 pm Rio de Janerio, Brazil; 10:00 pm Kingston, Jamaica or Sunday morning 12:00 am Accra, Ghana; 12:00 am Lagos, Nigeria; 12:00 am London, England; 1:00 am Johannesburg, South Africa; 1:00 am Paris, France; 3:00 am Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; 7:00 am Beijing, China Click Here to listen to WVON 1690AM Click Here if you "wanna a revolution!!!" Call 773.285.9600 to start a parent revolution in your city. |
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To join The Black Star Project's efforts to bring Peace In The Hood, please call 773.285.9600. |
As many/most Black children in American schools are failing academically, the only way to successfully educate them is with the support and actions of their parents, families and communities. Register now for the free Chicago-area Saturday University beginning now and going through the summer of 2012. We have 15 free Saturday Universities operating in and around Chicago and south suburbs. Please call 773.285.9600 to register your child for free academic enhancement or for more information about bringing the Saturday University to your community. We need teachers and tutors for our sites. Please call 773.285.9600 to volunteer. |
| 371 Cities Have Signed Up For The Million Father March 2012. Where is your city? ********************************************************** Listen and Watch the Theme Song of the Million Father March 2012 by Clicking Here. All Young Fathers 40 Years of Age and Younger Should Listen to this Song for Inspiration. **********************************************************
Million Father March 2012 Webinar Series: Engaging Faith-Based Institutions Thursday, June 28, 2012 1:00 pm Central Time 
Last year, in 767 cities, more than 1 million fathers took their children to school on the first day. Parents, educators, faith leaders, elected officials, government agents, community members, business leaders, social service agencies and just plain people made the 2011 Million Father March the most successful ever. Click here to register for the June 28, 2012 webinar! The Million Father March is easy to manage and The Black Star Project will help you all the way. Please call 773.285.9600 to get more information or to register your city for the 2012 Million Father March. Please click here to learn about the 2011 Million Father March. |
The Black Star Project Congratulates Father Michael Plfeger and the Faith Community of Saint Sabina on a Great March that Took Peace to the Hood. Join The Black Star Angels Walking and Riding Community Patrols in Chicago Please call The Black Star Project at 773.285.9600 to join these patrols or for more information. 
Rev. Father Michael Plfeger, pastor of the Faith Community of St. Sabina (left), and Rev. Jeremiah Wright, pastor emeritus of Trinity UCC (right), work together to bring peace to the hood in Chicago by leading the peace march in the community on May 16, 2012. (All photos provided by Derek Grace, producer and director of On The Frontline.) With 107 children killed in Chicago between March 2011 and March 2012: Only we can educate our children. Only we can keep our communities safe. Only we can keep our communities clean. Only we can provide jobs for our youth. Only we can protect and provide support for our elders. 
Dorothy Davis (holding the flag on the right) led the Black Star contingent in this march. 
Thousands answered the call by Father Plfeger to take to the streets for peace in Chicago! Peace In the Hood is supported by Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Collins, a member of the Faith Community of Saint Sabina. Thanks to Kidz Off The Block, National Block Club University, TWO, Temple of Mercy Association, Mark and Paul (Westside), The Nation of Islam, the Faith Community of Saint Sabina, CeaseFire, P.E.A.C.E., Green Acres, Dawn and Pam/Rough Riders and other peace-keeping organizations for their work to make Chicago safer. Most of these organizations receive no funding for their efforts to keep Chicago safe. |
 Wake Up, Black America: We're Sleepwalking Back To Slavery by Robert. R. Johnson, RaveJon Inc. ISBN # 0977359417, $19.95. Wake Up, Black America has Black Americans coming together from San Francisco to New York City and from Chicago to Natchez, Miss. to discuss problems in our communities and implement strategies to solve these problems. The book takes a serious look at some of the problems plaguing Black communities today, like Blacks killing Blacks, Black communities, no Black-owned businesses, the state of the Black family, and too many young Blacks not getting an education or working. It also reveals that most Black Americans believe we can solve our own problems once we recognize them and take positive action together. Robert Johnson recently won a Black Excellence Award for this book. This book can be purchased from Amazon.com, Black bookstores, Dusable Museum and from Mr. Johnson if you want a signed copy . You can also mail a money orderto Robert R. Johnson, P.O. Box 497338, Chicago, Il. 60649. E-mail me at Ravejon@aol.com. WAKE UP BROTHERS & SISTERS WE CAN FIX THIS . THIS IS NOT BLACK BASHING. THIS IS VERY SERIOUS REALITY. Robert R. Johnson - 773-391-7512. Click Here to Purchase "Wake Up Black America" |
The Black Star Scholars Summer Mathematics Boot Camp and Reading Warriors Program Class Schedule for July 9, 2012 through August 11, 2012 Small Group Instruction Saturday, 10:00-11:30: K - 3rd grade Reading/Writing Saturday, 11:30-1:00: K - 3rd grade Math Saturday, 1:30-3:00: 4th - 8th grade Reading/Writing
Saturday, 3:00-4:30: 4th - 8th grade Math Tuesday, 3:30-5:00: High School Reading and Writing Tuesday, 5:00-6:30: High School Math  Cost: $30.00 per class and $150 for 5-week term; $300 for both classes (Reading, Writing and Math) The Black Star Project has demonstrated 1 full grade level increase in math scores and 1/3 grade increase in reading scores through its tutoring programs. Help your child get a headstart for next school year in their math, reading, and writing skills. Call Jami Becka at 773.285.9600 to register your child today! |
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