When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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Here’s what’s in the AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida
The full curriculum for a high school AP African American studies class rejected in Florida is available to anyone.
Read MoreVice President Harris Delivers Fierce Speech Commemorating 50th Anniversary Of Roe v. Wade
2023 would have been the 50th anniversary Roe vs wade. Instead, the vice president lamented the recent loss of rights after its overturning.
Read MoreHistoric Bronzeville Milwaukee (Museum Days With ABHM)
Learn about the work being produced at Milwaukee Bronzeville Histories and the tools they’ve created to offer an interactive virtual platform designed to enrich, expand, and share the history of local African American communities.
Read MoreLA police union says officers not at fault in recent deadly arrests
The LA police made a tone deaf statement that blamed victims who died at the hands of police over the first few days of 2023.
Read MoreFlorida blocks high school African American studies class
A pilot AP class on African American history has been banned in one Florida high school based on alleged inaccuracies.
Read MoreDOJ opens civil rights investigation into traffic stop that preceded Tyre Nichols’ death
The Department of Justice is among several organizations that have opened investigations into the death of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop.
Read MoreHBCUs Carry the Weight of History
Historically Black colleges are inextricably entwined with American history, and we can learn from them if we pay attention.
Read MoreBlack Students Are Still Experiencing Pandemic Trauma
COVID-19 is still wreaking emotional havoc on Black students, who already struggle with the implication of race in school.
Read MoreHow a new film captured Zora Neale Hurston’s radical authenticity
PBS has released a new film detailing the life of Black American novelist and feminist Zora Neale Hurston.
Read MorePermission Slip for Students to Learn Black National Anthem Receives Mixed Reactions from Parents
A Black history course that requires permission from Florida students’ parents has ruffled feathers for multiple reasons.
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