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• African American Educational Toy Maker Makes Positive Impact On Children; Now Sets Sight On National Television Cartoon Series

Thus, [James Jeanne Starr Gater] created, designed and presented an award-winning "Supa Dupa Babee Anti-Drugs Anti-Violence Curriculum and Tour" for school children ages 5 through 11 to help youngsters make wise social and educational decisions. In addition, Starr Gater created Supa Dupa Babee's sidekick, Tippi Turtle (the Wiser One); and friends Giffy Giraffe; Baetsey Bear; and Pawnee, the disabled doe. Collectively, these characters became "Supa Dupa Babee and Friends" and embarked on a mission to save the boys and girls of "Earthland." Starr Gater also launched Castleberry Toys Inc. and the Taylorr Starr Foundation for Children to accommodate the growing interest in the "Supa Dupa Babee Curriculum and Tour." The company became home to the "Supa Dupa Babee" doll, which was designed an...

• Sentinel; Los Angeles, Calif.
• September 04, 2009

• Number of Uninsured African American Children Decrease, but Millions Remain Eligible for Low-Cost of Free Coverage

The research, released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and compiled by the Urban Institute, shows that the number of African-American children without health insurance fell from 14 percent in 1998, to 9 percent in 2003. While the uninsurance rate fell for African American children, there was no change in the uninsurance rate for African American parents. Eight in 10 uninsured African-American children in the United States are eligible for low-cost or free coverage through Medicaid or the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), but are not enrolled. Uninsured Hispanic and African-American children are less likely to receive medical care than uninsured white children. Nationally, more than 40 percent (41.4 percent) of uninsured Hispanic children went without any ...

• Westside Gazette
• August 05, 2009

• The Tipping Point: Getting African American Children Back in School Before It's Too Late

Many of the landmark battles of our Civil Rights movement hinged upon the right to an education. We all remember aie imaged Nine Little Rock school children under the escort of federal troops. A deadly firefight between U.S. Marshalls, soldiers and rioting segregationists intent on blocking James Meredith's enrollment at the University of Mississippi Adults and children lost their lives so that African Americanstudents could enter America's school houses. And under the law, our battle was won. But today, in many respects, we are losing the war. So what does it mean that so many of our young African American children are not in school? It means they fall behind and fall through the cracks. Elementary school children who fail to be present in class today become tomorrow's high school trua...

• Sentinel; Los Angeles, Calif.
• March 29, 2010

• Institute Established at Wsu to Empower African American Children

Wayne State University and the College of Education (COE) recently announced the launching of the Institute for the Study of the African-American Child (ISAAC), an institute designed to empower African American children through research, dissemination of information, training, community service to parents, and clinical services to children. ISAAC is affiliated with the College of Education's Teacher Education Division and is funded entirely through private support and corporate contributions. ISAAC will identify factors that contribute to the AfricanAmerican academic achievement gap, and offer strategies and support solutions to help narrow and close that gap in order to propel African American children to their rightful position of excellence and leadership in the world," she said. "I...

• Michigan Chronicle
• August 22, 2009

• National Leaders Address High Number of African-American Children in Foster Care

Citing the need for all children to grow up in safe and caring families with equal access to opportunity, the Alliance has called the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the overrepresentation of African-American children in the child welfare system a "clarion call to action" for everyone who cares about the-nation's children and families. Leaders of the Alliance, representing the casey legacy foundations, commended the GAO and the House Ways and Means Committee for raising awareness about the over-representation of African-American children in foster care and for recognizing this as an urgent problem that requires immediate action. Our overarching objective must be to ensure that every child and family, regardless of race, culture or ethnicity, receives the best an...

• Sentinel; Los Angeles, Calif.
• August 21, 2009

• African-American Children Face Greater Risk for Obesity

WASHINGTON, D.C.--With the number of overweight and obese children in the U.S at an all-time high--specifically, African-American children, who have particularly high overweight prevalence and are at a greater risk of becoming overweight than white, non-Hispanic children--the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Advertising Council has launched a comprehensive, multimedia campaign to encourage young children to eat healthy and get active. Under the theme, "Can Your Food Do That?" the campaign aims to help children and their parents make wise food choices and increase physical activity. While the holidays are filled with fun foods that kids enjoy, this time of year can also be filled with fun activities that burn calories--and some good guidance on moderation," said HHS ...

• New Pittsburgh Courier; City Edition
• August 05, 2009

• Fema Creates Campaign to Raise Awareness of African American Children and House Fire Fatalities

The Department of Homeland Security' s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced yesterday, the establisment of a national campaign to raise awareness about the high risk of fire death for young African-American children, and to teach parents and caregivers how they can avoid the tragedy. The campaign's message emphasizes installing smoke alarms, safely storing lighters and matches, and developing a fire escape plan under the theme: "Prepare. Practice. Prevent the Unthinkable. In California, from 1989 through 1998, African-American children younger than age five were almost three times as likely as the rest of the African-American population to die in a residential fire, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, part of FEMA and the initiator of the campaign. In that decade...

• Sentinel; Los Angeles, Calif.
• July 30, 2009

• 2010 Study Commissioned by Usa Swimming Finds Alarming Results: Approximately 70% of African American Children and 58% of Hispanic Children Report Low or No Swimming Ability Putting Them at Risk of Drowning

Fear, lack of parental encouragement and personal appearance among major factors preventing children from learning to swim; pool access and financial constraints play a lesser role COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Memorial Day Weekend approaches marking the traditional opening of the summer pool season across the country, a recent study commissioned by USA Swimming and conducted by the University of Memphis exposes some alarming statistics for many of our nation's children. The Constraints Impacting Minority Swimming Participation, Phase II study found that nearly 70% of African American children and 58% of Hispanic children have low or no swim ability, compared to 40% of Caucasians, putting them at risk for drowning. According to the study, parental fear is...

• U.S. Newswire
• May 27, 2010

• Caregiver mental health, neighborhood, and social network influences on mental health needs among African American children.

In this study, the authors examined the combined effects of caregiver mental health, alcohol use, and social network support/satisfaction on child men...

• Social Work Research
• Vol. 32 Nbr. 2, June 2008

• Number of Uninsured African American Children Declines As Enrollees in State Programs Increase

The decline in the number of uninsured kids is a rare piece of good news for our nation's health care system," said Risa Lavizzo-Mourey? M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of the RWJF. "The success of SCHIP and other public programs has provided a much-needed safety net for our nation's children, especially as fewer children are receiving employer-sponsored coverage. Congress was right to have the foresight in 1997 to authorize these programs. Still, more than one in seven African American children is uninsured. Our nation's leaders must continue to make health coverage for all children a top priority. Despite the success of public programs, millions of African American children remain uninsured. The report shows that nearly 1.6 million African American children are without any health co...

• Westside Gazette
• August 11, 2009