For Black millennials, whether from Atlanta, Lagos, or London, Sesame Street was a cultural touchstone. It wasn’t just where we learned our ABCs; but, for many, where we first saw joy, curiosity, and Black excellence treated as normal.
As Black and Latino students across the U.S. increasingly attend resegregated, underfunded schools, and African nations face their own post-colonial educational hurdles, the call for justice reverberates across the diaspora. The 71st anniversary of Brown v. The Board of Education is not just a moment of remembrance, it is a rallying cry.
As graduation ceremonies fill campuses across the United States every May, one accessory stands out among Black graduates, the Kente cloth stole. Worn with pride, it represents not only academic achievement but also a deep-rooted connection to African heritage, specifically the cultural traditions of Ghana.
With digitization on the rise in all sectors, economic activity has provided opportunities for Black women to push the technological boundaries and succeed in their various roles within the ICT field. Here are a few Black women who are not only making waves in the ICT sector but are worth celebrating for their accomplishments.
Since its inception, the #HillmanTok movement has grown in leaps and bounds, offering educational content across various subjects from chemistry to theology to business.
Washington DC—Amidst current volatility in the stock market, federal spending costs, and layoffs, the U.S. The Department of Education announced plans to resume collections on defaulted student loans starting May 5, 2025, after the expiration of pandemic-era relief measures.
Dr. Pamela Kennebrew, is redefining what leadership looks like in health, education, and community healing. As Chair of the Human Services Department at Lincoln University and President-Elect of the Delaware Valley Association of Black Psychologists, her work intersects economic justice, adult education, mental health, and Black women’s wellness.
As a college professor at Wichita State University, Mercy Umeri understands the power of education to make dreams come true.
For many, education financing is becoming increasingly inaccessible, and the traditional path to higher earnings—a college degree—may no longer be…
What happens if the White House makes good on promises to dismantle the federal Department of Education? Unsure? You are not alone and may be one of 43 million Americans who owe $1.75 trillion in federal and private student loan debt combined. Your student loans are at stake.
