Wake school board member apologizes for his ‘mediocre white men’ remarks defending DEI
After school board member Sam Hershey garnered national attention, a fellow board member and the community criticized his speech.
‘Nickel Boys’ Captures The Tragic History Behind An Acclaimed Novel
For years, the school’s dark history remained largely unknown, until it garnered national attention upon the release of ...
Program helping Black teens succeed in college through mentoring
A Chicago-based organization is tackling the problem of the falling number of Black men attending college by mentoring young ...
Mentoring program helping Black high school students prepare for college success
A Chicago-based organization is tackling the problem of the falling number of Black men attending college by mentoring young ...
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The Railroad Workers Behind the Civil Rights Movement
Pullman porters did more than carry bags, they paved the way for higher education opportunities, the professional working ...
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Atlanta’s first Black superintendent got entire city involved in education
Atlanta Public Schools was calling. He was to be the first Black superintendent hired by a major Southern school system, as part of a court-ordered desegregation plan. He would be tasked with hiring a ...