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What People Don’t Understand About Black Nationalism
A new book pulls back the curtains on an activist whose contributions are often left out of the history despite her influence.
U.S. Capitol unveils statue of teen civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns, taking Robert E. Lee’s spot
The U.S. Capitol has replaced a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee with one of teenage activist Barbara Rose.
Tax targeting Gullah-Geechee landowners on Sapelo Island could force land loss
A revised tax plan reflects new developlments and not the goals to keep the Gullah community in their homes, according to opponents.
How New York Historical Brought the ‘Gay Harlem Renaissance’ Back to Life
The exhibit about the Black gay comunity in Harlem during the 1920s and 30s runs through early March at New York Historical.
Education Dept. Scrambles as Civil Rights Backlog Explodes
The Education Department is asking hundreds of employees from the Office of Civil Rights to come back to work to deal with civil rights complaints.
The Case for Teaching Environmental Justice in Schools
One state’s new standards mandate teaching about environmental issues, which could serve as a basis for discussions about racial disparities.
Cinnabon Fired an Employee for a Racist Tirade Caught on Video. The Story Gets Uglier From There.
A white Cinnabon employee who hurled racist insults at a Somali couple has profited from it using a Christian crowdfunding site.
Colin Kaepernick says taking a knee was ‘absolutely worth it’
Colin Kaepernick is launching an AI-powered pilot program in Maryland to empower students and advance community success for the future.
Trump disparages Somalia. But it is key to US counterterrorism efforts.
Counter-terrorist advisers are trying to figure out how to deal with the terrorist threat from extermist group Al-Shabab in Somalia.
Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back
The museum, which once served as a prison for the enslaved, has a unique location on a previous estate and also showcases Catholic relics.
A fight over restoring Confederate names on schools heads to trial
The two schools had previously had their names changed from those that honored Confederate leaders, a decision that’s been reversed.
The Dark History of “Jingle Bells”: From Blackface Minstrelsy to Christmas Classic
Ezekiel J. Walker examines the dark history of “Jingle Bells,” including its connection to to minstrelsy and blackface.
America Needs More Black Teachers. Some Colleges Aren’t Helping
U.S. teacher preparation programs are graduating cohorts that are less diverse than their state’s teacher workforce.
FBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest
The former agents argue that kneeling was a way to preserve peace when they were backed against a wall by protestors.
Lessons From a Veteran Black Math Teacher
Alexandria Brown didn’t plan on being a math teacher. Eleven years later, here’s what she knows about helping Black students excel.
After 17 Police Bullets Killed This N.C. Mom, a Judge Has Dismissed Her Family’s Case
Jada Elizabeth Johnson’s family watched as police ended her life after having previously ignored her calls about an abusive ex.
Man shot at young shopper outside Lowe’s. He thought he should be rewarded, witness says
An onlooker called police and helped identify the man who shot at a Black shopper he had racially profiled as a thief.
Demand for Transparency Grows in Tory Medley’s Death Investigation
Tory Medley, a Black man in Wisconsin, was found hanging from a tree, and local police quickly ruled his death a possible suicide. His family, supported by the NAACP, is demanding a thorough and transparent investigation, citing concerns over limited communication and the historical context of such deaths. They continue to push for accountability and clear answers amid rising similar cases nationwide.
Rosa Parks’ story didn’t end in Montgomery. These students are proof of that.
Rosa Parks was a more interesting and radical figure, involved in many forgotten causes, rather than just the 1955 Montgomery bus protest.
