Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Amid controversies, one college professor says there’s value in teaching students about Kanye West
Although Kanye’s West recent anti-Semitic social media posts have garnered ire, one professor sees merits in teaching out the musician.
Read MoreMacArthur fellow P. Gabrielle Foreman wants to make sure ‘unremembered’ Black history gets taught
Historian P. Gabrielle’s hard work of undercovering and showcasing forgotten Black history has won her a MacArthur Fellowship.
Read More76ers’ Doc Rivers merges Black history lessons into camp
Doc Rivers isn’t just an NBA coach. He’s a passionate social activist with a vendetta against racial injustice.
Read MoreFormer UNC-Chapel Hill student alleges racial discrimination in lawsuit
In a lawsuit against UNC-Chapel Hill, former studaent Rose Brown claims she experienced multiple types of racial discrimination.
Read MoreTexas leaders outraged by New York Times project on slavery answered with ‘Texas 1836 project’
The Texas 1836 project frames the history of the state in patriotic terms, ultimately whitewashing history and glossing over oppression.
Read MoreAfrican American AP course now offered to high schools across the U.S.
The College Board and Howard University have developed an African American AP course for high school students to expand their knowledge.
Read MoreAffirmative Action Was Banned at Two Top Universities. They Say They Need It.
Universities in California and Michigan have been prevented from instating affirmative action policies, and Black students have suffered.
Read MoreA North Texas school district says a book chapter by its namesake about a lynching is not appropriate for some students
In his book, George Dawson writes about his boyhood in the early 1900s, but some people worry the content isn’t appropriate for young minds.
Read MoreMinneapolis teacher contract race language ignites firestorm
A recent Minneapolis teacher’s union contract that protects teachers who speak up against racism has gained attention among conservatives.
Read MoreTo help fight racial inequality among our children, look at nutrition in school
Dr. Harvey explains the significance of proper nutrition for growing bodies and minds and compels action from both sides political spectrum.
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