Summer 2015
ICSSBM Executive Director, James Garrett, previews the upcoming 2015 ICSSBM State Conference.
ICSSBM is set to host their 2015 State Conference
The Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males is excited to be hosting the Annual Black Males State Conference in the Indiana Government Center South. The conference will open with an evening reception on Monday, October 12 and continue on October 13th with a full day of empowering sessions. The theme for this year’s conference will be "Black Males Matter"... Click to continue
2015 Indiana Dad's Expo Recap
More than 130 fathers and children gathered on June 13, 2015 for the annual Dads Expo, a celebration of the vital contribution that fathers make to their children’s lives.The attendees were a diverse group, including white, African American and Latino men. This year's event was held at the Indiana Children's Bereau and focused on providing resources to fathers as well as fun and games for the youth in attendance. Every participant was given a raffle ticket upon arrival at the Expo and prizes... Click to continue
Kings Feast Symposium 2k15 Recap
The Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males was, once again, proud to support Bloom Project Inc. with the Kings Feast Symposium 2k15. Approximately 100 teen males came out to the Indiana Government Center South on Saturday, August 1, 2015 to gain life changing information that will serve to motivate them and mold them into tomorrow’s leaders. The day began with a welcoming from ICSSBM Vice-Chair Kenneth Allen and the master of ceremonies, Brent Lyle... Click to continue
"The Complicated Problem of Race and Special Education"
Indianapolis Recorder
"A study released last month by the American Educational Research Association found that minority students are underrepresented in special education services. This same study raised suspicion around the racial imbalance among special education students and contradicted previous findings that suggested minorities, particularly African Americans, are roped into disabled categories more easily..." Click to continue
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