Oct 30, 2020
Are African Americans experiencing a third Great Migration? Fact: African Americans are leaving the United States in unprecedented numbers. The reasons vary. Racism tops the list. But the list is long and the experiences different. African Americans have a long history of living abroad. James Baldwin. Richard Wright....
Oct 28, 2020
Senior Content Analyst Hans Hyppolite presents the major news events of the month. There is a lot of news happening these days! From elections to conflicts to Covid: How can we remember it all? We think about events as they arise throughout the month. However, by the end of the month, we have often forgotten those...
Oct 23, 2020
Do you know the history behind the holidays that you celebrate? Would you be surprised to find out that some of the most popular American holidays have shameful beginnings? Mass rape. Slavery. Sex trafficking. Genocide. Racism. The history of many holidays is often forgotten and distorted in modern celebrations. The...
Oct 16, 2020
It is said that "The road to the White House has to stop at a Black woman's house." Black women voters are one of the most powerful and loyal voting blocs in American elections. In the last three presidential elections, Black women outvoted all other racial, gender, and economic voting blocs. Any candidate must hear and...
Oct 9, 2020
Young people are a powerful group--especially in elections. In the United States, young voters (aged 18 to 29) make up more than half of eligible voters. This group is diverse, informed, intelligent, and focusing on the future. Yet many young people choose not to vote. Their reasons range from a lack of interest...