Desegregation goals lag in Georgia and five other states
In Albany Georgia and six states lag in desegregation plans a decade after agreeing to integrate public colleges. The Education Department criticizes underfunding and limited progress at black colleges while callers push mergers and capital upgrades. Albany State College cites funding shortfalls and proposes joint programs and mergers as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Georgia
U.S. Education Department
Billy Black
Albany State College
University System of Georgia
Black
Albany State
H. Dean Propst
State University System
Education Department
United States
Missouri
Delaware
Florida
Oklahoma
Virginia
Washington
William Bennett
Samuel Myers
Myers
National Association For Equal Opportunity In Higher Education
Bennett
Savannah State College
Fort Valley State
Darton College
University of Georgina
Propst
Kay Miller
Valdosta State College
Reagan
Walter Burgess
Business School
Carlton Fletcher
Roger Collier
Mr. Collier
Newspapers fail to reach minority hiring goals in newsroom
A March AP report notes the ASNE survey showing minority employment in U S newspaper newsrooms remains well below the 2000 goal. Whites dominate supervisory posts and copy editing and reporting roles. small papers show slowest hiring. The study cites 1 092 papers and urges broader action beyond head counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Arnold Rosenfeld
Austin
Texas) American-Statesman
ASNE
United States
Rosenfeld
U.S
National Association of Black Journalists
Reston
DeWayne Wickham
Black Journalists Group
Gannett News Service
Wickham
ASWE
200th Anniversary Bank Dedication Ceremony Details
The dedication on the banks marks the 200th anniversary in 2017. Mayor Ron Young and Congresswoman Beverly Byron will officiate at 11 am, with other notables attending. Attendees can enjoy ice cream, a hot air balloon, and prizes such as Orioles game tickets and Kings Dominion passes. Follow the map and bring family and friends for a rewarding experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Young
Beverly Byron
Orioles
Kings Dominion
Denic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers & Mechanics National Banks News
Frederick