While it’s widely believed that Howard University came to be known as “The Mecca” in the 1960s, new evidence shows the nickname is more than half a century older than…
Everyone’s a Google expert, but it can be difficult to tell what’s true when it comes to reproductive health. Here are trusted resources. By Anissa Durham, Word In Black —…
Florida’s new standards for teaching social studies include throwbacks to an interpretation of slavery as benign or inconsequential. By Calvin Schermerhorn, Professor of History, Arizona State University — If there…
Once considered a novelty in school, hip-hop has spawned an array of educational programs and initiatives that are reshaping the way educators teach and how students learn. By Toby Jenkins,…
By Bashir Muhammad Ptah Akinyele — *** “From its earliest days, the Cuban Revolution has also been a source of inspiration to all freedom-loving people. We admire the sacrifices of…
Painting a fairy tale version of America for students in public schools, as Florida is attempting to do, is not an act of patriotism. It is an act of child…
That may not necessarily be a good thing for all Black colleges. By Bruce C.T. Wright, News One — The U.S. Supreme Court making it illegal for colleges to consider…
The youngest daughter of the political powerhouse couple graduated from the University of Southern California as her family, including sister Malia, showed up to support. By Malaika Jabali, Essence —…
We are deeply concerned about disinformation campaigns that seek to discredit intersectionality, Black feminism and antiracism By Ta-Nehisi Coates, Angela Davis, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Ibram X Kendi, Gloria Steinem, Cornel West…
Florida was the first state in the nation to pay reparations to survivors of racial violence. By Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau — As confusion lingers over what parts…
By Bashir Muhammad Ptah Akinyele — I am outraged that the college board capitulated to the likes of Governor Ron DeSantis. Let’s be clear! Governor DeSantis’ effort to suppress aspects…
Florida’s unapologetically racist governor, Ron DeSantis, has effectively declared war on the Black freedom movement. By Barbara Ransby, Truthout — Florida’s unapologetically racist governor, Ron DeSantis, announced last week that…