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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various articles within the issue on topics including challenges faced by various reparations movements; the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Reparations Commission (CRC) plan; and U.S.-based social movements.

The primary purpose of this study was to examine the annual revenue received by United States public Community College Foundations from 2008-2009 in relation to selected variables associated in the literature with successful foundation performance. This study also collected longitudinal data by replicating and expanding upon a similar study conducted by Dr. Sharon McEntee Carrier a decade earlier. Linear regression analysis was used to collect descriptive statistics that described the frequencies, central tendencies, and distribution of the data. The researchers used linear regression and analysis of variances (ANOVA) to study the relationship between revenue gained in connection with private giving and college foundation operations for fiscal year 2008-2009, the degree to which the college president, chief resource development officer, and foundation board members were rated as playing a critical role in the foundation's operation, the degree to which meeting institutional strategic goals was rated as an important factor in evaluating the foundation's operation, the institution's geographic location, size (based on FTE enrollment), size of endowment, and organizational structure. The explanatory variables, foundation operations, the Chief Development Officer's role in the foundation's operation, location, size, endowment, and the Chief Development Officer's perception of how fundraising efforts were appreciated by the institutions served were found to be statistically significant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the study depicting the doctor of education (Ed.D.) and the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) offered by the higher education (HIED) programs in the U.S. It mentions that the Ed.D. studies focuses on descriptive research and yielded results to educational programs. It mentions that HIED programs focuses on student affairs that are incorporated with coursework in leadership and policy.

Presents information on African women in literature. Examination of the extent to where African women literature has reached; Description of the trials of Burkinabe writers; Details on the novel `Le Mal de peau.

Reviewed: Richard B. Moore, Caribbean Militant in Harlem: Collected Writings, 1920-1972. Moore, Richard B.

Reviewed: From Folklore to Fiction: A Study of Folk Heroes and Rituals in the Black American Novel. Thomas, H. Nigel.

Reviewed: Slavery and the Literary Imagination. McDowell, Deborah E. and Rampersad, Arnold, ed.

Offers information to CPA firms which realize that restructuring and downsizing would be the prudent move for their client. Transition is the phase in which displaced persons can move forward to address the situation. Outplacement provides the mechanism for communicating the methods and options to the individual or to help them through the period of adjustment. Discusses the changing nature of organizations dealing with the emotional impact of career job change and loss in the transition, a model for understanding loss, assessments in outplacement counselling, job search strategies, options for managers seeking re-employment, how outplacement helps the individual, and beneficial services provided for every level of outplacement. Statistical results overwhelmingly show career growth for both men and women receiving outplacement services. Concludes, therefore, that CPA firms will want to consider an outplacement firm when restructuring and downsizing is the chosen option for revitalization of their client's organization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]