Daje Shelton’s journey from gangs to resolving to provide a better future for her son was recounted in a documentary, “For Ahkeem,” in 2017. Now Shelton tells the story of how the May 16 tornado affected her family and community.
Daje Shelton’s journey from involvement with gangs to resolving to provide a better future for her son was recounted in an acclaimed documentary. Now 28, Shelton aspires to be a journalist – but she’s run into tornadic headwinds.
I am preparing to teach a new African American literature course and have been ruminating over my experience teaching the 1619 Project.
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.
Having access and the ability to afford healthy food is a right that everyone deserves. We have to eat to live.
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.
Joyce Elliott saw her faith tested before becoming the first female minister at Illinois’ oldest African-American church.
Mr. Boettcher gave students a tough love that fostered mastery. He broke us down to build us up.
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.
