Maybe it's the economy. Perhaps its the collapse of opportunity in the banking and financial industries. But whatever the reason the Index is boosted by news that 25% of African-American seniors at Harvard applied to Teach For America, the non-profit that trains teachers and then places them in urban schools.
Perhaps something positive could come out of this whole economic downturn.
WINNERS
At least that's how ten young black Washington insiders have been dubbed by theroot.com. While we're hesitant to fall back into the whole talented tenth debate -- we're certain the exposure will only help the careers of those named.
LOSERS
The Black Community and The Cops (AACC) 2.73 -1.02 -27.2%
Ridiculousness on both ends of the spectrum. From Oakland "protesters" supporting a cop killer to Dallas police harassing NFL player Ryan Moats as he attempts to visit his dying mother in law.
The trust just isn't there.
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