EDITORIAL

Freedom House lives

There was always something different and special about Freedom House. When it was established in 1949, most community service agencies in Roxbury focused on the problems of black poverty, but the Freedom House founders saw more than economic and cultural deprivation. They saw enormous potential for educational achievement and professional success. More »

OPINION

Race to the top: Educating our way to a better economy

Recently, President Obama challenged all Americans to overcome the stale debates that have paralyzed progress on education so that we can offer every child, everywhere in this country, the chance to out-compete any worker, anywhere in the world. In the African American community, the need for real reform is an urgent matter. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Roxbury icon's memory must be respected

The Banner's recent editorial on recognition for Elma Lewis was insightful, provocative and constructive ("Destroying a legacy," March 12, 2009). To select a proper way to honor this outstanding woman who had such an impact on Boston's creative and cultural life, is crucial. More »

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What can the community do to help students improve their performance in schools?

The community needs to get involved [by] making more demands on our elected officials in providing resources that our children need in order to compete. More »