The backlash against CRT is based less on its intended purpose, which is to create a more equalitarian society through the promotion of antiracist institutions, and more on a perceived threat to American institutions and traditional values, especially whiteness.
Ukraine Must Stand: Expanding Racial Borders-Bolaji Balogun, PhD
The ill-treatment of some students from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East provided an important racialized dimension to the crisis.
The ill-treatment of some students from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East provided an important racialized dimension to the crisis.
‘Grace Under Fire’: The Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings
If confirmed to sit on the Supreme Court, Brown Jackson will not only be the first Black woman to sit on court , but she will also be the only justice with significant trial experience.
If confirmed to sit on the Supreme Court, Brown Jackson will not only be the first Black woman to sit on court , but she will also be the only justice with significant trial experience.
Can We Be Pro-Ukrainian Without Being Anti-Black?–Morgan Henson
This racism that people of color are facing as they evacuate Ukraine, and that various international journalists are pushing, is not necessary.
This racism that people of color are facing as they evacuate Ukraine, and that various international journalists are pushing, is not necessary.
Ukraine and the Politics of Race–Sunnie Rucker-Chang, PhD
Attempts of many people of color to leave Ukraine have been impeded by border officials who refuse or delay their passage.
Attempts of many people of color to leave Ukraine have been impeded by border officials who refuse or delay their passage.
Eileen Southern: Master Scholar of Black Music
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the book.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the book.
‘White Woman Tears Trumps Justice’: The Kim Potter Sentencing
Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright, a 20 year Black man, during a routine traffic stop in 2021. Potter was sentenced to 2 years in prison.
Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright, a 20 year Black man, during a routine traffic stop in 2021. Potter was sentenced to 2 years in prison.
‘We Are All Ukrainians Now’ — Catherine Wanner, PhD
Ukraine is fighting not only for itself, but for the democratic values of state sovereignty and the freedom of national self-determination.
Ukraine is fighting not only for itself, but for the democratic values of state sovereignty and the freedom of national self-determination.
Oscar Brown Jr: Magical Music Maker
He wrote more than 125 songs and a number of musical plays.
He wrote more than 125 songs and a number of musical plays.
The Forgotten Missing: The Death of Jelani Day.
According to a recently released report by the lasalle county coroner, day’s cause of death was “drowning.”
According to a recently released report by the lasalle county coroner, day’s cause of death was “drowning.”
Josephine Baker Inducted Into the Pantheon in France
A Plague on Her Tombstone There Will Serve as a Symbol of the Tribute.
A Plague on Her Tombstone There Will Serve as a Symbol of the Tribute.
Black Students and Black Liberation
This blog examines the ways Black students have influenced the direction of Black liberation struggles in the United States.
This blog examines the ways Black students have influenced the direction of Black liberation struggles in the United States.
Vigilantism or Self-defense: The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
Most observers agree that the Rittenhouse case will fuel debates in the United States about vigilantism, self-defense, and the right to bear arms.
Most observers agree that the Rittenhouse case will fuel debates in the United States about vigilantism, self-defense, and the right to bear arms.
bell hooks (1952-2021)
bell hooks was one of the foremost Black feminist scholars of the 20th century.
bell hooks was one of the foremost Black feminist scholars of the 20th century.
Sidney Poitier (1932-2022)
Sidney Poitier (1932-2022) was an African American actor, film director and activist. He was the first African American to win an Academy Award for best actor.
Sidney Poitier (1932-2022) was an African American actor, film director and activist. He was the first African American to win an Academy Award for best actor.
Bantu Stephen Biko (18 December 1946 – 12 September 1977)
One of the most vocal of the South African activist in the struggle against Apartheid, a system of legalized segregation in South Africa.
One of the most vocal of the South African activist in the struggle against Apartheid, a system of legalized segregation in South Africa.