Title of course: “Public Education’s Possibilities and Predicaments: Exploring Portrayals of Critical Issues in ‘Abbott Elementary’” What prompted the idea for the course? When the first episodes of “Abbott Elementary” aired in January 2022 and the show began getting widespread praise,…
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Kell Bailey’s Evidence is a collection of bracing P&W selections with traces of hymnody embedded in their DNA. Whether the tempo is fast or slow, the arrangements are buoyant, the singing is extroverted, the musicians are tight and professional, and the…
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This powerful memoir from a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medalist features poetry, letters, recipes, and other personal artifacts that provide an intimate look into his life and the loved ones he shares it with. In an…
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I’d been caught out! Looking down at the grease-spattering effect on the lower front of my T-shirt having ventured “out” I realized to my annoyance that the barbeque I cooked the previous evening had left its mark. My immediate thought…
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Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is a vibrant and significant celebration in the United States. Commemorated on June 19th each year, Juneteenth holds deep historical roots and stands as a testament to the enduring struggle for…
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Maya Angelou’s groundbreaking memoir, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” is a compelling account of her tumultuous childhood and adolescence. Published in 1969, Angelou’s work has since become a literary classic, celebrated for its raw honesty, poignant storytelling, and…
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Mass shootings are an unfortunate and all too common occurrence in our society, and their impact is not limited to just the immediate victims and their families. The ripple effects of mass shootings can be felt across entire communities, leaving…
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Black authors have faced a long-standing history of censorship and book banning. It is often the case that books written by black authors, featuring black characters, and exploring themes of race, oppression, and discrimination have been subjected to attempts of…
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Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making inappropriate advances toward her in 1955, has died at the age of 88 in Louisiana, according to a coroner’s report. Nearly 68 years after Till was kidnapped, brutally…
Read more“Alright” Melvin Crispell III From the Provident Label Group / Sony Music CD No Failure At the outset of “Alright,” Melvin Crispell III summarizes his testimony in song: “I’ve been through the storm / “I’ve been through the rain / I’ve…
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