Cynthia L. Jackson – författare

The greatest of these is LOVE...Matthew 24:12 Because iniquity shall abound the LOVE of many shall wax cold.John 15:13 Greater LOVE hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend. John 15:10 When you obey me you remain in my LOVE just as I obey my Father and remain in His LOVE. John 10:12 I command you to LOVE each other in the same way that I LOVE you. John 3:16 For God so LOVED the world, that He gave His only begotten Son. Matthew 19:19 Honor your Father and Mother. LOVE your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 23:27 JESUS said unto him you must LOVE the Lord your GOD with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. Hebrews 10:24 Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of LOVE and good deeds. 1 John 4: 16-17 We know how much GOD LOVES us, and we put our trust in Him. GOD is LOVE, and all who live in LOVE live in GOD, and GOD lives in them.17 And as we live in GOD our LOVE grows more perfect.1 John 4:18 There is no fear in LOVE;perfect LOVE casteth out fear:because fear hath torment, he that feareth is not made perfect in LOVE. Ephesians 3:17 And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in Him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of GODS marvelous LOVE.

A unique reference work providing information and resources on the main issues concerning the education of African Americans over the past two decades.From 1954 to the present, from preschool programs like Headstart to historically black colleges and universities, African American Education: A Reference Handbook explores the black educational experience. Statistical analysis and anecdotal evidence, along with interviews with leading black educators, help readers understand the African American perspective on such controversial issues as testing, curriculum choice, institutional approaches, affirmative action, and the effects of desegregation. Readers will also discover how the striking incompatibility between early informal education experiences and later formal education results in a dichotomy that sets African Americans apart from other groups.A detailed chronology charting benchmarks in African American education from 1619–2000Discussions of relevant constitutional amendments, laws, and court decisions

A unique reference work providing information and resources on the main issues concerning the education of African Americans over the past two decades.From 1954 to the present, from preschool programs like Headstart to historically black colleges and universities, African American Education: A Reference Handbook explores the black educational experience. Statistical analysis and anecdotal evidence, along with interviews with leading black educators, help readers understand the African American perspective on such controversial issues as testing, curriculum choice, institutional approaches, affirmative action, and the effects of desegregation. Readers will also discover how the striking incompatibility between early informal education experiences and later formal education results in a dichotomy that sets African Americans apart from other groups.

A highly readable overview of the rich past of historically black colleges and universities, and how their role in higher education is evolving for the future.Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have influenced African American lives and communities since 1837. Historically Black Colleges and Universities provides a past and present look at their role in higher education.This volume addresses why these institutions exist, how effective they've been, and if today's 103 HBCUs are still necessary. Special attention is given to the years since 1954 and to desegregation cases such as Brown v. Board of Education, United States v. Fordice, and other judicial decisions. The volume highlights government relations, leadership, and philanthropy as they apply to HBCUs. Also, a chapter provides a case study of the Historically Minority Universities Bioscience and Biotechnology Program Initiative, and a final chapter suggests research agendas for the 21st century.Six narrative chapters covering the history, purpose, and legacy of these institutions and how they relate to the government and the international communityDirectory of national organizations, associations, and federal agencies associated with and proponents of historically black colleges and universities