Shattering a Century of Silence: The DOJ Finally Investigates the 1921 Tulsa Massacre
In the early hours of June 1, 1921, a piercing whistle shattered the quiet of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was the signal for a devastated premeditated attack on Greenwood, a thriving African American community. As dawn…
America’s Achilles Heel: Do Not Let Them Kill Another Innocent Black Man
“And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion, A home and a country, should leave us no more? Their blood has washed out their foul…
White Supremacy and the Culture of Terroristic Violence
Schools have long been a battleground for the fight over equitable education, serving as a nexus of controversy and systemic inequality. The recent tragedy at Apalachee High School, where 14-year-old Colt Gray, a misguided terrorist,…
Unstoppable: Black Athletes’ Relentless Fight Against Racist Institutions
The Unyielding Struggle of Black Athletes Against Racist Institutions In the realm of sports, Black athletes have long been symbols of excellence, resilience, and triumph. Yet, their journeys are often marred by the persistent shadow…
Time to Reconsider The Mass Incarceration of North Carolina's School Children
Students of color and students with disabilities in North Carolina are disproportionately reported to law enforcement, which is raising concerns about the effectiveness of school resource officers in addressing oppressive actions on campuses across the…
Closing the Financial Gaps in Literacy for African Americans
In the United States, there is approximately $1.757 trillion in student loan debt. According to recent analytics, the majority of consumers are responsibly managing their student loan debt, and the rate of debt accumulation is…
The Value of School Choice (For Education Equity) from a Black Male Educator Perspective
Reflecting on my experiences as a domestic and international student, I can’t help but think of how I felt cheated by the inequities of my public school education. For too long, the American Education system…
Reimagining a Diversified Teacher Pipeline through Student-Centered Learning
Across the United States, it’s well known that there is a shortage of diverse teachers and curriculums inside classrooms. The growing dialogs on student-centered learning has become the new indispensable model to reimagine and diversify…