Shane McCrae’s critically acclaimed collection, “In the Language of My Captor,” offers a unique narrative of intertwined histories, memories, and identities. These collective voices echo the author’s struggle to define his identity amidst a complex socio-cultural background of African-American heritage…
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The literacy gap among ethnic groups within the American educational system is an issue that predates the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the uniqueness of the circumstances surrounding the pandemic brought this issue to the forefront, particularly concerning African-American males in middle…
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In an effort to avoid stereotypes about Black male athletes, such as being labeled a “dumb jock,” Spike, a college football player, says he wore athletic clothes to class as little as possible. “I mean, granted, I’m a 6-foot-4, 240-pound…
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Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you. – Psalm 55:22a (ESV) Have you ever experienced a difficult situation or circumstance, and as you reflected, you realized it was something you did not have to go through…
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Photo Credit: Amy Swan, Washington Monthly The idea of a colorblind society, where race no longer plays a role in determining individuals’ opportunities or treatment, has long been an aspiration in the quest for racial equality. As we approach 2024,…
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(NewsUSA) – Erin, who works at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, had been toying with the idea of buying her first home. She was 32 years old and was very aware that the Durham housing market was heating up. …
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Recent “food trend” studies show that more people are making vegetables the main course of their meals. Although the interest in healthy eating extends to all age groups, millennials seem to be driving this healthful food trend. Data from the…
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Without enforcement, civil rights legislation is nothing more than nice-sounding words on a page, like a love letter written by a disingenuous author. Laws designed to protect citizens from discrimination are hollow promises when the government fails to hold individuals…
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Shirley Chisholm, once proclaimed, “if they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” This pithy statement not only manifests Chisholm’s indomitable spirit but also perfectly illustrates the ethos of her trailblazing life. Born in a…
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A Home Depot store violated labor law when it disciplined Antonio Morales, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Feb. 21, 2024. Morales, a Home Depot employee in the Minneapolis area, had drawn the letters BLM on a work apron and refused…
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