How a Jewish Philanthropist and Black Educator Rewrote Southern Education
Their model — resources plus community ownership —educated 600,000 children and rewired opportunity across generations.
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The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Saying 'We Are Not Our Ancestors'
The process of learning one’s past is usually like peeling an onion. If you are dismissing the work of our ancestors, you still have a few layers to go
The High Cost of Nat King Cole's Cool Pose
The legendary singer kept calm while a world of bigotry rained down on him and his family
Why Black People Are Often Exposed to Poor Quality Water
Racial redlining left communities vulnerable to neglect
Why Passing For White Was Popular During Jim Crow
The benefits afforded to white people and the dangers of being Black created a perfect storm
6 Things To Know About Sinners According to Ryan Coogler
The director of Marvel’s Black Panther franchise dished on what to expect from his prestige horror starring long-time collaborator Michael B. Jordan
Brown v. Board of Education is on Thin Ice With This Supreme Court
Court Justice Clarence Thomas openly shared his disapproval of the 1954 decision.
The Last Generation to Knowingly Experience Jim Crow
Why we're in danger of losing this history and what we can do about it