HBCUs Carry the Weight of History
HBCUs are having a moment right now. Parents and educators should consider the whole story as a new generation prepares to go off to college, writes Dr. Fedrick Ingram, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers.
Black Students Are Still Experiencing Pandemic Trauma
Black parents were the most likely to report their K-12-aged children’s mental well-being has not improved from the negative toll the pandemic took. Dr. Terence Fitzgerald discusses why this is and potential solutions.
Keenan Anderson, D.C. Father And Teacher, Dies After Police Encounter In L.A.
10th grade English and Language Arts teacher Keenan Anderson died from cardiac arrest after being shocked with a taser gun by LAPD officers.
A New Monument Dedicated To MLK And Coretta Scott King Prompts Mockery And Criticism
Backlash ensued soon after a monument meant to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King's legacy in Boston was unveiled.
March On Washington Exhibit Opens At National Center For Civil & Human Rights
The exhibition will run through May 2023 in Atlanta and showcase special documents, speeches, and photos from the March on Washington.
Some Lesser-Known, Yet Still Powerful, MLK Quotes
This post was originally published on Defender Network
By Aswad Walker
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prolific speaker, meaning he has a litany of speeches...
Precious Melodies: If Martin Luther King, Jr. had A Playlist
As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's legacy, I want to look to the music that gave him courage in the darkest hours. Even on the day he was assassinated, the last request he made was to Ben Branch when he asked Branch to play Take My Hand, Precious Lord.
Dr. King’s Quest For Economic Justice Continues
On January 16, the nation will mark its 37th national holiday honoring the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968). Across the country observances will chronicle how one man’s efforts pricked the moral conscience of the nation in a lifespan of only 39 years.
Living The Legacy After the Death Of MLK
By the time I turned 9, I watched corruption and drugs take a stronghold on my community in Detroit and across urban communities in America. Since I very intimately knew Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, the unjust systems in place were vividly illuminated.
Most Americans Are One Crisis Away From Becoming Unhoused
Living in a country as economically and racially unequal as the United States puts Black folks— who account for 39% of people experiencing homelessness and more than 50% of homeless families with children —at increased risk for housing insecurity.
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FBI Grapples With Fallout From Massive Data Breach
A week after a cybercriminal group claimed to steal sensitive personal data on thousands of current and former FBI employees, the bureau is still assessing the extent of the damage while facing internal criticism about the agency’s handling of the incident.
