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1972 Gary Declaration Was A Call For Equality That Remains Unanswered

More than five decades ago, some 10,000 Black leaders gathered for the National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana. What came to be known as the Gary Convention of 1972 was an inflection...

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equity

Every Movement Needs a Soundtrack—Ours Is on Mute.

"This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair. No place for self-pity. No need for silence. No room for fear." – Toni Morrison This year marks the 35th anniversary...

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Educational Opportunity

Malcolm X at 100: Protecting the Genius We Too Often Abandon

This week, May 19, 2025, marked what would have been the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. We rightly celebrate his power and clarity, marking him a revolutionary icon. Yet, his...

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equity

What Malcolm X Taught Me About Education

Malcolm X would have turned 100 years old today, May 19, 2025. Worldwide, Malcolm’s birthday and legacy are being honored, and with it comes not only a moment of remembrance but an urgent invitation...

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whole child

Banning Race-Conscious Education Undermines the Science of Good Teaching

The Department of Education's new mandate banning race-conscious programs exposes a dangerous contradiction in American education. While teachers are expected — or, more factually, required — to...

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Teaching

Using Sinners to Teach the Past, Confront the Present, and Imagine Black Futures

“He knows that every time this happens he’s moved just a little closer to that darkness outside. The darkness outside is what the old folks have been talking about. It’s what they’ve come from. It’s...

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