Despite the course being less available and less recognized than other AP classes, teachers emphasize its importance. Continue reading AP African American Studies Course Meets This Sociopolitical Moment
Bridges’ legacy as a civil rights activist began when she was 6 years old and helped desegregate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960. It was an honor to sit down with her. Continue reading Ruby Bridges describes to Randi what it’s like to live Black history
The students voted for reparations in multiple forms, including preferential admission for descendants of enslaved people, direct payments to descendants and targeted investments in Black communities, according to the Undergraduate Council of Students. Continue reading Undergraduates at Brown vote for university to offer reparations
The uptick coincides with the racial and political interlockings of Covid-19, the Black Lives Matter movement and a surge of political polarization on and off college campuses, the Black student presidents said. Continue reading A wave of Black students takes presidencies at top-tier universities
HBCU representation in politics is not new, but after a contentious electoral season during a year when racial justice was front and center, students and graduates say it’s heartening to see other alumni reach some of the highest echelons of political office. Continue reading Beyond the Ivy League: How HBCUs have groomed prominent politicians like the vice president-elect
The Emmy-winning actor, who attended Driggs Elementary School in Waterbury, Connecticut, currently portrays kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard in hit show “Abbott Elementary.” Continue reading Sheryl Lee Ralph describes to Randi her kindergarten teacher’s scent
Some BLM supporters say the mansion is a sign of success. Others say it was a lapse in judgment. Continue reading ‘Great sign’ or ‘very unfortunate’? Black Lives Matter supporters split over $6M purchase
The 32-year-old actor and writer first gained prominence as a meme before memes were really a thing, when a short skit of herself went viral back in 2014. “Abbott Elementary” is her current triumph. Continue reading ‘Abbott Elementary’ creator Quinta Brunson almost quit before her hit new show took off
Both current students and alumni have raised concerns over the condition of some residence halls for decades. Continue reading Howard U’s housing issues aren’t new. They’ve just hit a boiling point.
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