Due to the economic crisis, two-thirds of African American students are dropping out of college, citing financial issues as the reason for their decision. In an effort to curb the declining numbers of Blacks enrolled in college, the United Negro College Fund and Allstate Insurance has chosen Dallas as one of the cities to host its recently launched national Quotes for Education campaign.

The companies hope to provide a solid solution for Black students and parents, by engaging communities in helping to ease the financial burden of higher education.

Through the initiative, Allstate has pledged to raise up to $100,000 in scholarships for deserving HBCU students this fall. Allstate will donate $5 to UNCF Ð the nationÕs largest minority education organization Ð for each auto insurance quote that is completed between Aug. 15 and Sept. 30. Quotes can be obtained through http://www.allstate.com, by clicking on Quotes for Education or calling the toll-free number. 866-9.
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Rep. Johnson accused of using scholarships for relatives

Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson violated Congressional Black Caucus Foundation rules by awarding scholarship money to four relatives and a top aideÕs two children, an attorney for the organization said.

Johnson initially denied that she showed favoritism but later said in a statement released by her office stating, ÒI am proud of the work that I have done for the 30th District of Texas. As a public servant, I have vowed to represent my constituents to the best of my ability.

I have never and never planned to restrict my help to only Texans who reside in my district. My district lines have constantly changed and since I am the only Democrat in the entire North Texas Region, surrounded by Republicans, I have made myself accessible for nearly two decades. Much of my district office casework benefits people outside my constituency. While I am not ashamed of helping, I did not intentionally mean to violat.
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Missing Children
Every 40 seconds, a child is reported as "missing," according to state government and missing children's reports. And the number of missing African American children has increased from 25 percent to 33 percent. This is not only a crisis for the families of the missing children, but for our community and our country.

The Dallas Examiner has made it its mission to post missing children in our community, as reported by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, each week.

Anyone having information regarding this child, should contact National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST. For more information or to view more missing children in your area, visit www.missingkids.com..
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