When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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The Boston Tea Party Turns 250
As the 250th anniversary of the famous Boston Tea Party nears, author Jennifer Schuessler seeks to explore the deeper meaning behind “independence” and “freedom,” as well as how the past informs the present concerning the divisive times we’re living in.
Read MoreFighting Educational Injustice, One Nap at a Time
For educators and students of color, resting may prove an effective resistance against a culture of white supremacy and capitalism.
Read MoreGeorgia Election Worker Testifies Against Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani: “I Was Afraid For My Life”
A Georgia election worker was sent racist death threats after former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani accused her of rigging the polls.
Read MoreSmoke and Mirrors: Rise in Black Net Worth Is Not What It Seems
Black wealth is rising, but it is still way behind other ethnic groups. Barriers to creating wealth help the racial wealth gap persist.
Read MoreOpinion: A patient called me a racial slur. Unfortunately, my experience is universal.
In this opinion piece, Dr. Amanda Calhoun, MD/MPH, writes about her experiences facing racism from patients along with indifference from white colleagues.
Read MoreGuaranteed income programs for expectant mothers spreading across US
Multiple projects are opening that will provide low-income pregnant women with financial support both during their term and afterwards.
Read MoreAndre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor, dies aged 61
Beloved Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Andre Braugher has died at 61 after battling a brief illness.
Read MoreAlabama Prisoners Sue State Over ‘Modern-Day Slavery’ Work Programs
Alabama prisoners are suing the state for coercing them into a “labor trafficking scheme” that’s being likened to the old Jim Crow.
Read MoreBody cameras were supposed to hold police accountable – but getting footage is harder than you think
Body camera footage can be an essential tool in police reform, but many families must overcome significant obstacles to gain access to it.
Read MoreBlack man choked and shocked by police died because of drugs, officers’ lawyers argue at trial
A defense trial for three police officers in Tacoma, Washington rages onward due to the brutal murder of Manuel Ellis, a black man who was murdered in a mirror event to George Floyd three months prior to Floyd’s death.
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