Filed under: Around the Web
Should Social Media Use Be Considered "Reading" for Teens? Book publisher Scholastic did a study recently that examined the role of books and reading to 21st century families. According to the study, nearly 28% of teens consider browsing through comments on social media websites "reading." And 15% of parents agree! (Black Web 2.0)
Is Hazing Hurting the Legacy of Black Greek Organizations? Black sororities and fraternities are back in the news for hazing. Yesterday, The New York Times ran a story about the hazing accusations against Sigma Gamma Rho at several institutions. (The Grio)
Single-Minded: The Real Meaning of Privilege Helena Andrews re-examines her privileged private-school education after seeing the documentary 'Waiting for Superman'. (The Root)
Friends: How Many of Us Have Them? Whether you like the classic hip-hop song by Whodini or not, we all need to identify and move past the toxic people in our lives and embrace our true friends. (Madame Noire)