Posts by Essence Burks-Burtin
Fighting Educational Injustice, One Nap at a Time
For educators and students of color, resting may prove an effective resistance against a culture of white supremacy and capitalism.
Read MoreOpinion: A patient called me a racial slur. Unfortunately, my experience is universal.
In this opinion piece, Dr. Amanda Calhoun, MD/MPH, writes about her experiences facing racism from patients along with indifference from white colleagues.
Read MoreAndre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor, dies aged 61
Beloved Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Andre Braugher has died at 61 after battling a brief illness.
Read MoreAlabama Prisoners Sue State Over ‘Modern-Day Slavery’ Work Programs
Alabama prisoners are suing the state for coercing them into a “labor trafficking scheme” that’s being likened to the old Jim Crow.
Read MoreBody cameras were supposed to hold police accountable – but getting footage is harder than you think
Body camera footage can be an essential tool in police reform, but many families must overcome significant obstacles to gain access to it.
Read MoreDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Face a Sharp Decline Three Years After George Floyd
According to workforce analytics, DEI initiatives that were promised in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder have fallen through.
Read More5 Mental Health Programs Making a Difference for Black Youth
While Black youth across the U.S. are facing a mental health crisis, there are five organizations here to help end it.
Read MoreBLACK BOOKSTORE OPENED BY TAMPA COUNCIL MEMBER AFTER SHE NOTICED SOMETHING MISSING ON BOOKSHELVES
A new bookstore prioritizing community access to African-American and Black authors will be opening soon in Tampa, Florida.
Read MoreNurse Who Founded Her Own American Heart Association Training Center Is the First Black Woman Inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses
Shawntay Harris, founder of Eminent CPR, has made history as the first Black woman to be inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses.
Read MoreHow Philadelphia Disrupted the School-to-Prison Pipeline
A police diversion program implemented in 2014 has shown a 91% reduction in in-school arrests in Philadelphia.
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