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Fighting Educational Injustice, One Nap At A Time

Harvard educator and activist Shawn Ginwright believes that rest — sacrificed at the altars of capitalism and white supremacy — is a revolutionary act.

4 NBA Stars Making Sure Black Kids Get An Excellent Education

Through foundations, businesses, or by starting schools, Black athletes are ensuring students can win at school.

7 Black Poets Every Student Should Read

Black students need exposure to culturally reflective verses to spark their imaginations and creative expression. Here are seven must-read Black poets that bring the Black experience, with all its joy and pain, to life.

How Harvard President Claudine Gay Made History

Harvard University President Claudine Gay has drawn national attention over her contentious comments on Capitol Hill a week ago about antisemitism on campus. Many donors, politicians and business leaders demanded her resignation, but Harvard’s board, faculty and alumni have come to her defense.

Harvard President Claudine Gay’s Fate Hangs In The Balance After University’s Board Meeting

Harvard President Claudine Gay remains at the helm after the school’s board of directors met Sunday amid calls for her removal for failing to effectively denounce threats of violence against Jewish students on campus.

Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Bill Aiming To Push Back On Book Bans

Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at pushing back against nationwide efforts to ban books in schools.

College Board Releases Revised AP African American Studies Course Material

The College Board released a revised curriculum of its Advanced Placement African American Studies course Wednesday, ahead of an expected Fall 2024 launch.

Malcolm X And The Black Panthers Empowered Teachers. We Can Too

Sharif El-Mekki of the Center for Black Educator Development says we must fight for our students and teachers just like leaders from the past.

Another Black Student Punished For Wrongdoing Of White Peers

How many times will the youth of the Black community be punished for the wrongdoings done against them? A high school in Kansas suspended a Black female student who stood up for herself when she was called the n-word.

5 Effective Studying Methods For Every Kind Of Student

Learning anything requires practice and repetition, but it can take time to figure out an effective way to do it. Everyone learns differently, and there are many different studying techniques available—but how do you find the one that works for you?

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A Timeline Of Nolan Wells’ Disappearance, Death And The Unfolding Investigation

Investigators continue to seek answers regarding the mysterious death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found in the water near Horn Island following a July 4th boat trip.