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.
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.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is considering a massive restructuring that will likely lead to the closing of many schools. I got my grade school education at Bishop Healy, now closed. I taught at Christ Light of Nations, now closed. These closures along with many others across the region have left an open wound.
Many found the questions and comments directed at Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during her confirmation hearing patronizing and disrespectful. The hearing brought back a memory for Mike Reid, proud father of a highly accomplished daughter.
Dr. Katrina Thompson Moore, an associate professor in the departments of history and African American Studies at Saint Louis University, shares her thoughts on slavery research, education and history.