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Who: 9th-12th grade girls and non-binary students

Cost: FREE

Deadline: March 22

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“God gave Noah the rainbow sign. No more water, the fire next time.”

A national bestseller when it first appeared in 1963, The Fire Next Time galvanized the nation and gave passionate voice to the emerging civil rights movement. At once a powerful evocation of James Baldwin’s early life in Harlem and a disturbing examination of the consequences of racial injustice, the book is an intensely personal and provocative document. It consists of two “letters,” written on the occasion of the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation, that exhort Americans, both black and white, to attack the terrible legacy of racism. Described by The New York Times Book Review as “sermon, ultimatum, confession, deposition, testament, and chronicle…all presented in searing, brilliant prose,” The Fire Next Time stands as a classic of our literature.

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James Baldwin (1924-1987) was a novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic, and one of America's foremost writers. His essays, such as "Notes of a Native Son" (1955), explore palpable yet unspoken intricacies of racial, sexual, and class distinctions in Western societies, most notably in mid-twentieth-century America. A Harlem, New York, native, he primarily made his home in the south of France.

His novels include Giovanni's Room (1956), about a white American expatriate who must come to terms with his homosexuality, and Another Country (1962), about racial and gay sexual tensions among New York intellectuals. His inclusion of gay themes resulted in much savage criticism from the black community. Going to Meet the Man (1965) and Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone (1968) provided powerful descriptions of American racism. As an openly gay man, he became increasingly outspoken in condemning discrimination against lesbian and gay people.

Photo by Allan warren (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Fire Next Time [Baldwin, James] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Fire Next Time

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Carleton College – Carleton Liberal Arts Experience

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Carleton College – Carleton Liberal Arts Experience

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Who: rising 12th graders

Cost: FREE

Deadline: April 7

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Program Overview

The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) is a free, week-long summer academic program for high school students. CLAE supports 52 high school students who have just completed their sophomore year. CLAE Scholars experience the benefits of a liberal arts college education through classes in science, art, social studies, and technology. Students from across the country are invited to apply for this academic program.

CLAE is intended for students who identify as Black or African American, or who have an interest in African American culture. Throughout the week, scholars will focus on African American community and identity through the framework of a liberal arts education.

CLAE also includes preparation and guidance for the college search and application process. CLAE Scholars live in our campus dorms for the week, with opportunities to explore our college town and the Twin Cities and participate in fun group activities.
Recent CLAE course offerings include:

The African American Experience

Schooling, Opportunity, & Identities in the U.S

What We Don't Know We "Know": Pop Culture and the Distortion of Reality

Religion and the Black Freedom Struggle

DNA Fingerprinting: The Science of Forensics

Recent college application workshop offerings include:

Understanding Your Options: What Make a Liberal Arts Education Unique?

Keys to Getting Into College: What You Need to Know About the Application Process and Financial Aid

Write Your Way In: Strategies for Success on Your College Application

Navigating College: Where and How to Find Support on Campus

CLAE Scholars are supported by Carleton faculty members, admissions staff, and current Carleton students. It is a great way to meet other students from across the country and to get a sense of what a liberal arts education is like.

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More info: https://understandingthechoices.com/

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The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race [Fields, Timothy L., Herndon-Brown, Shereem] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race

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The Black College Institute at Virginia Tech

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The Black College Institute at Virginia Tech

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Deadline: April 26

Who: rising 11th & 12th graders

Cost: Free

More Info: vt.edu/admissions/black-college-institute

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This "important and timely" (Drew Faust, Harvard Magazine ) #1 New York Times bestseller examines the legacy of slavery in America-and how both history and memory continue to shape our everyday lives.

Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks-those that are honest about the past and those that are not-that offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has been central in shaping our nation's collective history, and ourselves.

It is the story of the Monticello Plantation in Virginia, the estate where Thomas Jefferson wrote letters espousing the urgent need for liberty while enslaving more than four hundred people. It is the story of the Whitney Plantation, one of the only former plantations devoted to preserving the experience of the enslaved people whose lives and work sustained it. It is the story of Angola, a former plantation-turned-maximum-security prison in Louisiana that is filled with Black men who work across the 18,000-acre land for virtually no pay. And it is the story of Blandford Cemetery, the final resting place of tens of thousands of Confederate soldiers.

A deeply researched and transporting exploration of the legacy of slavery and its imprint on centuries of American history, How the Word Is Passed illustrates how some of our country's most essential stories are hidden in plain view-whether in places we might drive by on our way to work, holidays such as Juneteenth, or entire neighborhoods like downtown Manhattan, where the brutal history of the trade in enslaved men, women, and children has been deeply imprinted.

Informed by scholarship and brought to life by the story of people living today, Smith's debut work of nonfiction is a landmark of reflection and insight that offers a new understanding of the hopeful role that memory and history can play in making sense of our country and how it has come to be.

Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction

Winner of the Stowe Prize

Winner of 2022 Hillman Prize for Book Journalism

A New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021

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How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

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How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America [Smith, Clint] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

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Each year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation awards more than 300 scholarships to students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent.

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For more than three decades the CBCF in partnership with CBC Spouses has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students. Each year, we award more than 300 scholarships to students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent. Our scholarship programs support current or upcoming college students across a variety of disciplines.

Established in 2021 and provides financial assistance to students pursuing a law degree. This scholarship award seeks to minimize the debt of higher education that plagues scholars after their completion of the professional degree program, with a goal of increasing the number of highly qualified and competitive law professionals entering the workforce. Ally is committed to reducing barriers to economic mobility and fostering financial and social inclusion.

Established in 2021 and provides financial assistance to rising college juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in public policy. This scholarship award seeks to minimize the debt of higher education with a goal of increasing participation in the areas public policy, economic development, and civic engagement. Ally is committed to reducing barriers to economic mobility and fostering financial and social inclusion.

This scholarship was established in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members to address the educational need in the congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American or Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a variety of fields.

Please visit our FAQ page for details on applying for our scholarships. For general information, contact scholarships@cbcfinc.org or 202-263-2800.

Please note: Immediate relatives (defined as one's parents, step-parents, siblings, spouse, children, step-children, foster children, in-laws, sibling in-laws, grandparents, great grandparents, step-great grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews) of a CBC Member, a CBC Spouse, a staff person of a CBC Member or Spouse, CBCF staff, a member of the CBCF Board of Directors, Member of CBCF, Corporate Advisory Council Member of CBCF, or any CBCF-sponsoring entity are not eligible for CBCF scholarship programs.

It is truly an honor to be recognized for my hard work and community service...My legacy is one that will be measured by lifelong learning and a burning desire to serve humanity through the development and deliverance of 'lifesaving' medicines that are both safe and affordable, improving the quality of life for people around the world...I continue to use the knowledge that I have acquired leading towards a successful future. This could not have happened without the support from the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship. My testimony is sincere when I say it transformed my life and hope this wonderful scholarship continues as I know it will have an impact on the lives of so many students.

Leslie Fuqua -CBC Spouses Education Scholarship recipient, 2012 and 2013

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Scholarships " Congressional Black Caucus Foundation " Advancing the Global Black Community by Developing Leaders Informing Policy and Educating the Public

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For more than three decades the CBCF in partnership with CBC Spouses has awarded scholarships to talented and deserving students.

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The classic, New York Times -bestselling book on the psychology of racism that shows us how to talk about race in America.

Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? How can we get past our reluctance to discuss racial issues?

Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about communicating across racial and ethnic divides and pursuing antiracism. These topics have only become more urgent as the national conversation about race is increasingly acrimonious. This fully revised edition is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand dynamics of race and racial inequality in America.

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Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race

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Howard University: High School Summer Enrichment Programs

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Howard University: High School Summer Enrichment Programs

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Who: current 10th Grade and 11th Grade High School Students

Deadline:  Early decision applications are due by March 1st, 2024

Regular decision applications are due by April 1st, 2024

More info: https://business.howard.edu/office-student-affairs/high-school-summer-enrichment-programs

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High School Summer Enrichment Programs | Howard University School of Business

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Howard University’s School of Business Summer Enrichment Programs introduces students to college life, teamwork, and fundamentals in four growing areas of business: Accounting, Information Systems, Actuarial Science, and Entrepreneurship. Each identified area provides significant opportunities for students to explore careers and progressive opportunities for professional development. The program combines classroom learning from the School of Business faculty, company site visits, and group presentations to prepare students with the practical skills and critical thinking abilities needed to benefit them in their future academic and professional endeavors. Each student in the Summer Enrichment Program will gain access to leadership, team building, college, and cultural enrichment activities.