As the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X’s birth is celebrated, his legacy continues to resonate through generations as both a symbol of Black pride and a global voice for justice. Honoring his life means not only remembering his bold stance against racism, capitalism and imperialism, but also continuing his mission to unify and uplift Black communities worldwide.
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Black students are being watched under AI — and they know it
I surveillance technologies in U.S. schools, often funded by COVID relief and disproportionately deployed in Black and low-income areas, are raising civil rights concerns for criminalizing students and replacing support systems with punitive monitoring.
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Baltimore officials confront absenteeism as Department of Education is dismantled
Dr. Taiisha Swinton Buck, deputy chief academic officer of Baltimore City Schools, emphasizes the importance of instructional materials, student attendance and community partnerships in student success. She highlights how teacher resources impact graduation rates and academic achievement while reaffirming her commitment to equity despite political challenges.
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Divided reactions: Executive order on school discipline sparks debate on equity and safety in the classroom
The 47th president’s latest executive order on school discipline has sparked divided reactions, with supporters arguing it will restore fairness and safety, while critics warn it could deepen racial inequities in education. Advocates for racial justice fear the rollback of federal guidelines will exacerbate the school-to-prison pipeline, particularly for Black and Brown students.
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Hoodoo vs. Holy Ghost: The ‘Sinners’ controversy
The film “Sinners” has become a box office hit while igniting debate over whether its portrayal of Hoodoo and evil in the Jim Crow South is anti-Christian or a deeper cultural and spiritual exploration. While some critics call it demonic, many argue it respectfully presents African traditions and challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about faith, race and history.
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Racial Healing: Healing the scars of incarceration, one performance at a time
Ritual4Return, a 14-week arts-based reentry program, helps formerly incarcerated individuals heal and reclaim their narratives through performance, storytelling and community ritual. Founded by Kevin Bott, the program fosters transformative justice by engaging both participants and audiences in shared healing, with plans to expand nationally.
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Why Bronny James made it — and Shadeur Sanders almost didn’t
Bronny James and Shedeur Sanders have both benefited from their fathers’ influence, but their paths to the NBA and NFL have been different, with Bronny being drafted by the Lakers and Shedeur being drafted by the Browns, despite his father’s claims of him being a first-round pick.
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Black boys matter: Why are they disappearing from schools?
The absence of young Black men in college reflects a long-standing pattern of systemic exclusion that begins in early childhood, with disproportionate discipline and a lack of support in K–12 education. Experts call for reimagining schools as spaces of healing, affirmation and culturally sustaining education that honor the full humanity of Black boys.
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A Black pope? Francis made it a possibility
Pope Francis, who died at age 88, leaves behind a legacy of advocacy for marginalized communities, including Black people, through actions like appointing the first African-American cardinal and condemning racism as a sin. His inclusive leadership reshaped the Catholic Church’s global power dynamics and opened the possibility for the election of the first Black pope.
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College inclusion, equity and diversity probes undermine high school success
By Quintessa WilliamsWord in Black When the Department of Education announced in March that they would investigate admissions practices at 50 of the nation’s elite colleges and universities, it declared that school equity, diversity and inclusion policies exclude qualified White and Asian college-bound students from campus. Implied but not stated in the directive, experts say, […]
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Experts warn court case could end life-saving preventive care
A Supreme Court case set for arguments next week could gut a key part of the Affordable Care Act that provides free preventive health services—putting millions at risk and threatening progress in reducing racial health disparities, especially for Black women. Public health experts warn the case, driven by ideological objections, could lead to higher disease rates, later diagnoses, and increased death rates in communities of color.
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What is Holy Week and why does it matter?
Holy Week commemorates the final days of Jesus’ life, highlighting both his sacrifice and his acts of resistance against empire and injustice, culminating in his resurrection on Easter Sunday. While many see Jesus as a loving savior, Holy Week invites believers to also recognize his radical challenge to power and the modern-day church’s call to carry on that spirit through justice, reflection and community action.