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Room for Debate: Are America’s Public Schools Still Unequal and Unjust?
Black students struggle with barriers to education that are not shared by some of their white peers according to research.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History
A rebellion consisting of enslaved people and Native Americans shows how deep the desire for freedom lies.
Read MoreTwo-tone Twins!
Born to biracial parents, these twin sisters share many features–but not their skin color.
Read MoreDoes “George Zimmerman” Dwell Within You?
While many of us would like to think we are not capable of taking another person’s life, we must recognize the influence of our society.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History
Renowned activists Booker T. Washington who was born shortly after slavery’s end spent his life fighting for equal rights.
Read MoreEx-New Orleans cops get prison time in Danziger Bridge shootings
From CNN The Wire A federal judge Wednesday sentenced five former New Orleans police officers to prison terms ranging from six to 65 years for the shootings of unarmed civilians in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The shootings occurred on the Danziger Bridge on September 4, 2005, six days after much of New Orleans…
Read MoreThe Day That Changed Black America
Every April, we have the opportunity to reflect on a great Civil Rights leader and why working toward equality angers so many.
Read MoreSculptor Elizabeth Catlett Sculptor Dies At 96
A talented art whose work can be found in museums and the city of New Orleans has passed from natural causes.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: The Loss of Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson, author and activist, helped Black Americans find their identity and others understand the culture.
Read MoreThis Day in American History: Martin Luther King Delivers his Last Speech
In Dr. King’s last ever speech, given this day in 1968 at the Memphis Mason Temple, he discussed how his work was God’s will.
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