3/5/2021, 6 a.m. A shortage of African American dentists is one of several challenges African Americans face in accessing oral health care. A survey conducted for National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard Universityâs T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that approximately one-third of African Americans experienced discrimination seeking medical care. ClipArt.com
New Yorkâ In a continuing commitment to address racial disparities in oral health, the National Dental Association Foundation (NDAF) and Colgate-Palmolive Company announce the creation of the âAudacity to Dreamâ scholarship program for African Americans pursuing careers in dentistry. Students currently enrolled in dental school and demonstrating success in areas such as leadership, community service, and research will be eligible for grants from $5,000 to $20,000.
Each year, Women’s History Month offers an important opportunity for us to shine a light on the extraordinary legacy of trailblazing American women and girls who have built, shaped, and improved upon our Nation.
Dr. Ken Morgan | 3/5/2021, 6 a.m. Marked annually on March 8, International Women s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women s achievements or rally for women s equality. ClipAry.com
March is Womenâs History Month, and on March 8, 2021, we celebrate International Womenâs Day. âI want to be like Gloria Richardson.â Why? She exhibited selfless activism, public fearlessness in the face of danger, and her unabashed comfort, in her will to work with and organize significant change with and for Black people.
Regi Taylor | 3/5/2021, 6 a.m. âBlueprintâ A Down Payment For Underserved Marylanderâs Futures Courtesy Photo
It appears there are those with political agendas contrary to Baltimore Cityâs best interests who have seized upon an out of context report in the national media declaring that Baltimore City Public Schools enjoys the 3rd highest per student spending allocation in the United States, and have scapegoated this fallacy to argue against the Blueprint for Marylandâs Future proposed by the Kirwan Commission and ratified by the Maryland General Assembly, overriding a veto by Governor Hogan.
The first problem with this designation for Baltimore is the caveat that ranks its budget total âamong the 100 largest school systems.â What is the significance of the size of this district?