Posts Tagged ‘Representation’
Democratic Takeover Could Bring First Black Speaker
Upheaval in the Democratic caucus could pave the way for a historic House leader — and some potential names are already being discussed. In 230 years, there’s never been a black speaker, or any black lawmaker seriously in the running for the post. That could change after voters go to the polls in November.
Read MoreOn a Path to Expand the View of Blackness
Seniors from Yale interview and collect stories of other students, athletes, and family members about blackness in 2018.
Read MoreBlacks underrepresented at top colleges despite affirmative action
Affirmative Action laws haven’t been able to combat enrollment disparities between Black and white college students.
Read MoreKaryn Parsons Is Telling The Stories Of Little-Known Black Icons
Karyn Parsons, more widely known as Hilary Banks, is dedicated to getting the stories of lesser known black icons out in the world for the younger generation to see and be inspired by. Find out how in this article.
Read MoreRepublicans’ First Black Congresswoman
In Utah, Mia Love became the first black Republican woman — and first Haitian American — elected to Congress.
Read MoreMostly Black Cities, Mostly White City Halls
Richard Fausset examines why primarily black cities in the United States still have white representatives in City Hall.
Read MoreNew Wave of African Writers With an Internationalist Bent
Discover the names and stories of African writers who are garnering attention and awards for their work.
Read MoreWhere Are the People of Color in Children’s Books?
Walter Dean Myers writes about how children’s books do not often represent the Black children who read them.
Read More8 Influential Women of 2014
Activists, police, and politicians are among the women who led and pushed for change around the globe in 2014.
Read MoreCoca-Cola Advertises Diversity
While a Coca Cola commercial during the Superbowl welcomed the wealth of diversity, some Americans were offended.
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