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It’s been a few weeks since a mess started boiling over in Florida with the rollout of the new AP African American Studies course, and no one involved is looking

It’s sad and infuriating to see the adults behaving like bullies and cowards, pointing fingers and trading accusations, while the ones being hurt are kids. 

In honor of Black History Month, we spoke with the creators of five picture books that highlight important Black figures and historical events about how they contextualize the past for young readers.

Travelling a trail can be life-changing

Travelling a trail can be life-changing

Articles from the tag: discover black heritage

Articles from the tag: discover black heritage

A major problem with news reporting on bills in front of the legislature is that the proposed laws are often promoted by particular legislators or activists known locally, but not state-wide. NC’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, dubbed the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” by its sponsors, is a good example - both Amy Galey and Julie Page aren’t particularly prominent outside of the counties

Childrens book author Brittany Mbray helps Sacred Heart and Coshocton Elementary students understand similarities and celebrate differences.

Oliver Randolph drove an overhaul of the state constitution seven decades ago, but his efforts were only a starting point, as we still see today.