educators

NNPA President Moderates Inspirational CBCF Avoice Heritage Celebration

In moderating the panel of awardees, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. began with the ultra-popular Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the first Black woman to chair the House Committee on Financial Services. He asked Waters what could be expected from her committee in terms of improving the quality of life in Black communities.

ECC Compton Center Counselor Named to International Educators’ Hall of Fame

El Camino College Compton Center Counselor Essie French-Preston was recently inducted into the 2015 International Educators’ Hall of Fame by Youth On the Move, Inc. Twenty-eight educators from six countries were selected for this honor, which recognizes individuals who have served as educators for at least 20 years and have made significant humanitarian contributions in the field of education.