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More and more each day, it seems as though the youth are setting the tone for what it means to…
Lecrae is taking his talents to Stanford!
14-year-old Curtis Lawrence made history by becoming one of the youngest students to attend George Washington University full-time.
7th-grader “J.T.” showed up to Berry Miller Junior High School with a fresh new fade with an elaborate part cut…
#BlackExcellence: 11-year-old academic standout Dionn Megginson has started high school.
Mental Health Days. We all need them. But, one school district in Oregon is making it a priority.
First day of school photos are precious, there’s no denying it.
GRIFF mentioned that they now have bulletproof backpacks that are $200.
Two weeks ago, a widely circulated letter sent to parents from the Wyoming Valley West school district disturbingly laid out…
#BlackGirlMagic: Chicago twins were named co-valedictorians of their high school.
Another school in the state is also under fire for the same exact offense.
#BlackExcellence: Kellin McGowan became the first Black student in St. Thomas High School's history to be named valedictorian.
According to a federal lawsuit, recent high school graduate Olecia James claims she was denied her rightful place as salutatorian…
The cause of death of 13-year-old Kashala Francis has been revealed.
Pharrell Williams has teamed up with Verizon for the creation of a tech-focused music education program.
A new dress code at James Madison High School has some parents outraged.
Summer Grant says that a pastor at Chapel Hill Christian School in Akron, Ohio, expelled her children because they have…
A new Florida House bill has been passed that allows teachers to volunteer to carry guns in schools if the…
Disrupt Harlem Code Squad illustrates the power of culturally competent tech programs for underserved young adults.
The legacy of violent racism continues as the public school system feared for the safety of students and staff just…
The sixth grader was sent to a juvenile detention center.
When is it going to stop?
Kelontae Gavin, nearly give years ago gave the internet joy after a video of him singing "I Won't Complain" went…
The school's superintendent claims he practiced "poor judgement" when he allowed the white educator to wear dark make-up for a…
NBA star Kevin Durant has opened a new after-school center for youth in George's County, Maryland.
Michelle Obama’s best-selling book Becoming has inspired a class curriculum for Black girls.
A principal in Nebraska recently gave directions to teachers banning all Christmas as well as other religious holiday symbols.
When the custodian at Dallas Independent School District’s Frank Guzick Elementary School had an emergency, principal Adreana Davis stepped up to handle…
A Pennsylvania high school teacher repeatedly used the N-word in class, but school officials allowed her back into the classroom.
Brown University will rename one of its campus buildings after Black graduates.
Sean Combs has pledged $1 million for the creation of a charter school in the Bronx.
A 13-year-old teen is traumatized after bullies set her hair on fire leaving her with bald spots and first-degree burns.
Education and equality.
Starting this school year, High School students in Texas will receive a class, paired with a 16-minute video, that aims…
Officials learned that 16 out of 24 city schools had water with elevated levels of lead and copper.
A private Christian school kicked out an 11-year-old girl over her hair extensions.
It's time for GRIFF's Prayer!
Erica Campbell spoke about all the positive news that she comes across.
GRIFF played some festive music for the teachers that are finishing up their last couple of days.
The kids have been on break all week and GRIFF is so happy they are going back to school.
Tomorrow thousands of students will participate in “Bring Your Bible to School Day.”
In this edition of GRIFF's Prayer, GRIFF thanks God for the summer vacation.
In GRIFF's Prayer, GRIFF notes that it's spring break time for the kids.
In GRIFF's Prayer, GRIFF explains why parents do need to know fractions.
In GRIFF's Prayer, GRIFF speaks from the kid inside of him.
Radio One founder Cathy Hughes is the first black woman to head a publicly traded company, and she is also…
Tionna Norris said that her 3-year-old child's teacher claimed that the students were bullying her because of her "stinky" hair—a…
Dr. Steve Perry is a former principal of Capital Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford Connecticut, a school that sees 100%…
In this edition of the Ericaism, Erica Campbell talks about the importance of valuing time. She even pulls from the…
