Martin Luther King Day: Lessons from MLK on Economic Justice, and a Toolkit for Upward Economic Mobility
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggles” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The Reading Quilt: Yes, You Can
This may be the book that motivates a young scholar to explore the history of African American men in the teaching profession and take up the mantle of teaching.
5 African Scientists We Need to Celebrate
Black individuals’ and the Black community as a whole’s contributions and achievements in the history of science have frequently gone unnoticed. By emphasizing these accomplishments and giving deeper, more varied portrayals of scientific history, we are beginning to correct the imbalance in historical and contemporary narratives of science and create new and inspiring role models for future generations.
‘Girls Don’t Have Brains’: How I Combatted Inferiority and Inequality – Personal Piece
The unfairness of this two-tiered system was lost on me at the time. As a girl in Bangladesh, I understood this not as inequality, but as a convention.
9 Holiday Gift Ideas from Black-owned Businesses
During the season of giving, why not make your shopping more intentional? We included eight Black-owned brands for a carefully crafted Christmas gift guide. Be sure to pay attention to shipping times and cutoffs to see if you’ll receive your products before Christmas.
The Reading Quilt – Alesia: The Life of a Girl in a Wheelchair
Published in 1981, Alesia, by Eloise Greenfield and Alesia Revis, details the struggles of a young African American girl who became physically disabled as the result of being hit by a car. Few fiction books include characters with disabilities and fewer include People of Color with disabilities.
The Reading Quilt: Family Values
Family is an integral part of African American culture, often celebrated in pop culture television shows and movies like “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Blackish,” and “Soul Food”. These shows epitomize the strong African American mother who is eclipsed by the stronger African American grandmother, both flanked by supportive husbands, precocious children, and nosey aunts and uncles
7 Dishes to Try on St. Vincent and Grenadines’ Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to St. Vincent and the Grenadines! On October 27th, 1979, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British. In celebration of this Caribbean country’s independence, we are exploring 7 dishes from the country
Healed Men Heal Men: A Look at Mental Health, Black Men Heal, and Kings Corner
For Philadelphia-based group, Black Men Heal, Black men taking care of their mental health is a major investment that can only yield great rewards.
5 African American NGOs Who Are Making a Difference
To effect change, a diverse range of individuals and groups working at all levels, from the local to the national, will be required. This article will discuss 5 Black American NGOs that are doing whatever they can to make a significant difference in the community.