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► Continued from Page 1 None of this bodes well for these boys’ long-term prospects either, with the authors stating that “about 75 percent of Afri-can-American students are not employed two years out of school. Slightly more than half are still not employed 3 to 5 years out of school. In thissame time, the arrest rate for African Americans with disabilities is 40 percent." Thus, it is apparent that there is a high “likelihood” that Black kids dubbed retarded or discipline problems will “eventually wind up in correctional facilities.” Many states work hard to hide

this dirty little secret, so it wasn’t easy for Losen and Orfield to unearth the damning data to make their illuminating case for an immediate overhaul. Much of the information, they claim, was “made available only through the process of legal discovery in a class action lawsuit” Nowthatthecat’sfinallyout of the bag, let’s hope for systematic reform which will truly address rather than abandon those Black children in dire need of an adequate education in order to avoid the likelihood of incarceration.

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III gets the credit. vincingly presented as every bit message, too. Stone is the promising as absorbing as gruesome ghetto The film stars Nick Cannon young director who made an gangsta’ rubouts. A little story (star of the eponymous Nickelimpressive feature film de- for the big screen, it makes he- odeon TV show) as Devon, a but only a month ago with roes out ofa class of college kids hip-hopdrummerfrom Harlem “Paid in Full,” a true tale of ordinarily overlooked as nerds, who has won a band scholarcinema verity about some Visually captivating, the film ship to the mythical Atlanta real drug dealers in Harlem. i s worth watching for its pomp- A&T. As soon as the plebe arThe relatively upbeat 0 us pulsating parade of flam- rives on campus, he finds ten“DrumKne” focuses on a to- boyance alone. But it also offers sion everywhere he looks. Some, tally different slice of Afri- an equally engaging cast of char- he gets from Sean (Leonard can Americana, yet is con- acters and delivers an uplifting Roberts), the drumline captain

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Devon also goes toe-to-toe with Dr. Lee (Orlando Jones), the band’s demanding director, who threatens suspension after learning the lad can’t read music. Then there’s sexual tension with lovely Laila (Zoe Saldana), thebourgycheerleaderhe wants to date. Even the school’s president (Afeno Omilami) gets into the act, wanting the showboat to help win the $100,000 grand prize in the annual battle of the bands. Along the way to the big showdown, Devon finds love and learns valuable lessons about honesty, hard work and cooperation. Hie kind of heartwarming called for during this cold holiday season.

From tip-offs to kick-offs. Downtown Indianapolis is host to all the big games throughout the holiday season. So don't get left on the sidelines, log on to • indydt.com to find out how to get your tic And remember, tickets make great gifts for those sports fans on your list!

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Conseco FieWhouse December 14 Indiana Pacers vs. PhiladelDhia 76ero Conseco FieWhouse December 15 CONCESSIONS Take a lime out al Champlona Sporta l Jillian s, The Slippery Noodle, Ike & Jonesy’s or tmm. The Pub f ^

Holidays in the Heartland Nov. 28-Jan. 5 Open during regular hours. FREE Scenes of holiday nostalgia: letters, cards, advertising, photos and decorated trees. Hands-on crafts table on Saturdays throughout the December. Enjoy lunch at the Stardust Cafe and shopping in the History Market. .■ ■ . v - .. Saturday, Doc. 14,11 a.m.-2 (minimal (Mtsltff Enjoyar vdthmu Las Posadas Luminam Sunday, Doc. 15 The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art hosts a candlelit procession along the Canal Walk, departing from the Indiana Historical Society. Bring a canned food donation. 5:30 p.m., FREE

Cole Porter Room Film Series Thursdays, noon -1 p.m., FREE Doc. 12, Three Rivers in Time Nc. II, Mkhiant Trappers i Traders Doc. 21, Hoosiers All

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