Tommie Smith and John Carlos made history at the Olympics in 1968. As the pair accepted the gold and bronze medals in the 200m, they silently raised a gloved hand as the American National Anthem played during the ceremony.
I am no stranger to the ways in which even young children already become socialized into society’s boxes. But my recent experiences working in a kindergarten classroom have me directly shouldering the burden of interrupting the ideological constraints that this world traps children within. Currently in the midst of my student teaching, working with five […]
It’s no secret that being black in America is dangerous. So dangerous to the point that an organization is dedicating itself to ending racial profiling. And its name is a very intentional reminder why they exist. The Living & Driving While Black Foundation was founded in 2005.
The Supreme Court is currently evaluating the University of Michigan’s current ban on affirmative action, and most of the justices appear to agree that it should be upheld. Several of them expressed doubts that the constitutional amendment violates minorities’ equal protection rights.
It isn’t often that you see a professional white woman with fingerwaves. But that’s exactly what you will see in Photographer Endia Beal’s latest work, “Can I Touch It?” She photographed several middle-aged white women in black hairdos.
Still reveling in the success of “The Butler,” Director Lee Daniels is now looking to make a new movie featuring gay superheroes.
The Supreme Court will decide if affirmative action is a justifiable factor in college admissions on Tuesday. The judges will take on the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, a 2006 constitutional amendment banning the use of racial preferences in public university admissions.
Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville, Tn., has appointed it’s first openly-gay black female dean. Described as a “liberal oasis,” the institution appointed Emilie Townes as the 16th dean of the school.
A University of Maryland professor discovered some shocking statistics about the practices of black runners. Rashawn Ray, Ph.D found that black men are less likely to run outside if they live in a predominantly white neighborhood.
Whether or not you agree with Miley Cyrus’ recent behavior, one thing is for sure: the singer can definitely keep a buzz going. As many rush to judge her, several rappers have come to the star’s defense. Roots member Questlove isn’t one of them.
The family of a woman who was shot to death outside the U.S. Capitol after attempting to ram her car through a White House barrier is questioning how police handled the incident. Investigator found that Carey, who was unarmed, had a history of mental illness.
Despite right-wing opposition, black youth have a chance to change the course of history by mobilizing our communities to enroll in the new Affordable Care Act’s healthcare insurance marketplace. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) or “Obamacare,” offers health insurance to more than 40 million people for the first time.
