Posts Tagged ‘Representation’
Raphael Rogers: Representing Black Girl Magic with Contemporary Picture Books
In this session, Education Professor Raphael Rogers will share details about his latest project, “Representing Black Girl Magic with Contemporary Picture Books.” The book focuses on the wave of recently published picture books by Black women writers who have pushed back against negative beliefs, countered negative stereotypes, and celebrated the joy and magic of Black…
Read MoreNotre Dame’s Marcus Freeman becomes 1st Black and 1st Asian American coach to reach college football finals
Freeman commented on what an honor it was to reach the position and how doing so was about the community and not him alone.
Read MoreBlack Nativity by Langston Hughes
BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes returns for its 9th Annual Holiday Musical Production December 5-8, 2024, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.
Read MoreCongress will have a record-setting number of Black members in its ranks next year
The Congressional Black Caucus, now at a record 62 members, is committed to challenging Donald Trump’s agenda while advocating for policies that address the needs and concerns of the Black community. They aim to strengthen their influence and promote equity in legislative matters during his presidency.
Read MoreFive antiracist must-reads for high schoolers
No book should ever be banned, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t shake up stale curriculums.
Read MoreMore Black and Latina women are leading unions — and transforming how they work
Black and Latina women are landing top positions at some of the biggest unions in the United States. Tackling both racism and sexism in their careers is motivating them to continue to step up as union leaders.
Read MoreThe ‘pragmatic optimist’ set to make history in a divided Senate
Lisa Blunt Rochester is committed to become Delaware’s first Black woman in Congress.
Read MoreJustin Simien is out to show Black creativity has always been integral to Hollywood’s success
Justin Simien grew tired of not seeing his fellow Black filmmakers get their due, so he’s doing something about it.
Read MoreGeorge Hocker broke through barriers as one of the CIA’s first Black spymasters
With the CIA releasing details about former spies, the work of and racism against people like George Hocker has finally come to light.
Read More‘The Bachelor’ Producers Finally Address Racism Against Show’s First Black Bachelor
Matt James’ time on tv hindered by a chain of mishaps, and some wonder whether this reflects him being the first Black lead on the show.
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