Record #:

5014

Author(s):

Jackson, Damien

Abstract:

Because of abuse, abandonment, and neglect, 11,000 North Carolina children have been placed in out-of-home care. About 27 percent of these children are African-American, and on average they are in the system longer than white children. Jackson discusses the reasons for this and solutions to the problem.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 12, Mar 2001, p11, 13-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American children; Foster children; Foster home care

Record #:

28451

Author(s):

Shesgreen, Deirdre

Abstract:

Members of the Triangle area talk about the problems that many young, black men face, especially violence, crime, unemployment, poverty, and AIDS. Area communities have initiated several efforts to address these serious problems.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 16, April 1994, p11-15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American men; African American children

Record #:

14612

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The Colored Orphanage was organized for African American children in Oxford, Granville County. In 1946, the institution was only one of two orphanages for black children, outnumbered by 25 orphanages for white children. The major difficulty faced by this orphanage was the challenge to raise funds from state appropriation and private donation.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 22, Oct 1946, p8-9, il

Subject(s):

African American children