Dear New York Parents, My name is Brandon Melendez. I have a Masters in Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education. I work in New York City Public Schools, servicing ground […]
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An Interview With Naimah Fuller- Director of “Home”
Have you ever wanted to know a little more about the current migration patterns of Black America? Here at Polite On Society, we had the opportunity to reach out to […]
Read moreCritics of Spike Lee’s Anti-Gentrification Remarks Miss The Point
The issue of gentrification has emerged in the aftermath of Spike Lee’s pointed response to an audience member asking about its positive aspects. Last week, when the director of many […]
Read moreThe Honeymoon is Over: The Real Deal With de Blasio’s Disrespect Over School Closings
So it would appear that the honeymoon is over. While many of us bread and butter, union working types were hoping that the new mayor, Mr. de Blasio would bring […]
Read moreShirley Chisholm: First African American Woman Elected to Congress Being Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp, Jan. 31
Just in time for Black History Month, on Friday, Jan. 31, the U.S. Postal Service honors legendary New York congresswoman Shirley Chisholm with the issuance of a new Forever Stamp. […]
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