Texas Firefighters investigate arson at historic South Austin church
AUSTIN, Texas – The Goodwill Baptist Church in South Austin went up in flames Monday night. Investigators said someone set it on fire. Around 11:30 p.m. March 6, the Austin…
JIM CROW LAWS COMING BACK IN MISSISSIPPI?
Lawmakers from majority white districts are proposing legislation that would significantly impact the majority Black population of Jackson, Mississippi, without consulting their representatives. This is HB 1020, a plan that…
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World | From Chuck D and Lorrie Boula | Episode 1 – 4
https://youtu.be/8kVPrmBNYOIhttps://youtu.be/Pz9ZqHrKvD4https://youtu.be/v3YCJX4_43Qhttps://youtu.be/r-Vc7WIVbY0 Fight the Power: How Hip Changed the World | The Foundation In the first film of the series, Chuck D leads a host of rap stars and leading African-American…
April Ruiz and Mosaic Masterminds: At the Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Education
By Shanika P. Carter April Ruiz will be the first to tell you that she had no desire to work in education. Coming from a long line of educators, including…
The Man Behind Black History Month
Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) dedicated his life to educating African Americans about the achievements and contributions of their ancestors. In 1915, Carter G. Woodson traveled to Chicago from his…
DeSantis administration rejects inclusion of AP African American Studies class in Florida high schools
The administration of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is blocking a new Advanced Placement course for high school students on African American studies. In a January 12 letter to…