This article presents an in-depth study supporting the Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) program as a model of effective professional development (PD) for K-12 teachers. The goal of this study was to determine the core and structural features of the SCP program necessary for effective teacher PD. The SCP partners a classroom teacher…

Reviews the history and accomplishments of Tuskegee Institute over the past 100 years. Highlights the role played by Booker T. Washington, and W. E. B. DuBois; discusses the career of the school's retiring president, Luther Foster. Provides information on the new president, Dr. Benjamin Payton, and discusses future directions for the college. (APM)

Analyzes "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" as a narrative which is about the growth of an individual and the experience of a people. Discusses nature of Malcolm's autobiography, the radicalizing changes that he underwent throughout his life, his acceptance of Islam, his assumption of the role of educator for the Black people, and his…

Analyzes the writings and career of W.E.B. DuBois to reconstruct an historical exemplar for Black Studies. Emphasizes the diversity of the leader's thought and roles in relation to the various methodologies used in Black Studies. Argues that such "restoration" work is needed to facilitate further maturation of the discipline. (KH)

Analyzes data from "Who's Who Among Black Americans" of 1978 to identify changes in the characteristics of the black elite since the 1930s (as reported in an earlier study). Examines proportion of women among the elite; place of birth; migration and regions of residence; education; occupations; political orientation; and involvement in…

Examines occupational and demographic data that underlie the commonly accepted notion that Black men have historically been economically inferior to Black women. Finds a lack of evidence to support this notion and calls for reconstruction of social knowledge in order to break down such myths. (GC)

The American Dance Festival has begun a three-year effort to encourage scholars to delve into the history and influences of black modern dance, and the Ford Foundation has promised $300,000 to the project. Some express concern about separating black choreography from other American dance. (MSE)

Describes the career and accomplishments of Jane Ellen McAllister and highlights her years at Southern University, Virginia State, Fisk University, Miner Teachers College, Grambling State University, and Jackson State College. Also evaluates McAllister's impact on Black education in general. (GC)

Contends that the question of what Black Americans call themselves is a nonissue that diverts attention from larger problems without contributing to their solution. Traces widespread crime, poverty, educational failure, and institutional breakdown to the erosion of Black family and community values, and urges the reversal of this trend. (AF)

Researchers of Black American culture argue that interpretations of their experience are skewed by academe's Western perspective, and are becoming champions of Afrocentricity. (MSE)

Compares the occupational and entrepreneurial opportunities after emancipation of Blacks in the West Indies and those in the US. Holds that the post-Civil War Black Codes and exclusionary policies of labor unions precluded US Blacks from developing human capital and competing economically with Whites. (GC)

Based on responses to a questionnaire, describes the goals, education and work experience, and the influence on higher education of twelve Black women educators. Also explores whether the assistance of a mentor was a determining factor in the lives of these women and if they, in turn, served as mentors. (Author/GC)

Argues that the Southern sit-in movement of 1960, though appearing to have developed in the spontaneous manner described by classic behavior theory, actually grew out of preexisting institutions and organizational forms. Discusses the role of Black churches, colleges, protest organizations, and leaders in the movement. (Author/GC)

Discusses the issue of how Blacks are represented in social studies classes. Proposes presenting alternative views of Blacks during the slavery period. Discusses Black inventors and engineers before 1800. Considers Blacks' roles in building the pyramids in Egypt and the temple at Amen-Re. Discusses the contributions of Imhotep. (JS)

Examines the historical development of the Black protest movement in the United States and analyzes how the Black press responded to developments and changes in the movement, from the founding of the first Black newspaper in 1827 until the end of World War II. (Author/MJL)