Pledging to Teach 1619 Project
I am preparing to teach a new African American literature course and have been ruminating over my experience teaching the 1619 Project.
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Afro-futurism Is The Future
By Erika Whitfield The future is Black. Being Black is everything. If we want to experience the limitlessness of what is possible in this world, we have to embrace Afro-futurism. The long-awaited Black Panther sequel is yet another reminder of why representation is vital to our existence. It’s the intersection between truth and imagination […]
Zack’s Quest
When I stepped off the bus in a town called Montecarlo in Argentina, I knew I was totally out of my element. But I was more than happy to be there.
Gardening as an Act of Liberation
Having access and the ability to afford healthy food is a right that everyone deserves. We have to eat to live.
The ONLY
In a refreshing, candid and inspirational memoir, Randy Sanderson tells how he rose from humble beginnings in north St. Louis to become a pioneering executive, entrepreneur, and community leader Randy Sanderson calls himself The Only. Born and raised in north St Louis, he climbed the corporate ladder at two Fortune 500 companies and went on […]
My Country, My Heart, My Students
In a country where police killings of unarmed Black citizens is a recurring real life nightmare, reciting empty words for the sake of routine was not how I wanted to start my day.
A New Day of Grace | Rev. Joyce Elliott
Joyce Elliott saw her faith tested before becoming the first female minister at Illinois’ oldest African-American church.
The Impact of a Job Well Done
Mr. Boettcher gave students a tough love that fostered mastery. He broke us down to build us up.
Think of the students when you vote
In schools, there’s a multi layered hierarchical structure of adult school leaders making important decisions on behalf of students. Among the most interesting of these structures: the school board.
