Laws on race lessons leave some teachers worried about how they will be enforced As middle school teacher Brittany Paschall assembled a lesson plan on the history of the Negro Baseball Leagues, she wondered how she might have to go about it differently next year under a new Tennessee state law that prohibits teaching certain…
Throughout her entire career actress Sanaa Lathan has brought powerful and memorable characters to life on the silver screen and she will continue to use her artistry to tell poignant stories from the director’s chair. According to Deadline, Lathan will direct a film adaptation for one of author Angie Thomas’ novels. The film—which will be…
The clashes mirror fights underway throughout the U.S. Nevada has become the latest flashpoint in a national debate over how to teach students about racism and its role in U.S. history, with parents clashing over curriculum proposals. People wore MAGA hats and waved signs outside a packed school board meeting this week in Reno, while…
The review board is charged with reexamining cases in the 1950s and 1960s that have gone unsolved New nominees for the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board have just been announced by the White House. As reported by HuffPost, the selectees will be the first on this committee. The review board was originally established…
A lawsuit alleges the program discriminates against white farmers A federal judge has halted a loan forgiveness program for farmers of color in response to a lawsuit alleging the program discriminates against white farmers. U.S. District Judge William Griesbach in Milwaukee issued a temporary restraining order Thursday suspending the program for socially disadvantaged farmers and…
Opponents to critical race theory in public schools aren’t just pushing policy changes. Some are going after Black elected officials and community leaders for supporting equity in public education. The Chandler Unified School District, in the southeastern section of the Phoenix metropolitan area, is among the latest districts caught in the middle of the battle…
Mega movie star Will Smith’s “dad bod” continues to be the talk of social media among fans, his peers and even longtime pal Alfonso Ribeiro. Smith’s former “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” co-star could not help but to crack a few jokes when asked what he thought of the “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” rapper’s new…
Early voting begins Saturday in the city’s party primaries as New York City recovers from lockdown amid a rise in shootings Fear of crime is back as a political issue in New York City. For the first time in years it could be a prime factor in who voters pick as their next mayor. Early…
Rapstress Megan Thee Stallion is investing in the futures of the next generation of innovators and visionaries. According to KPRC 2 Houston, the Houston native will provide a student with a full-ride scholarship to Long Island University’s Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment. The Grammy award-winning music artist—whose real name is Megan Pete—took…
Officials in South Africa are working to confirm the news after Gosiame Thamara Sithole was prepared to deliver eight babies A South African woman reportedly has given birth to 10 babies on Monday. If true, it set a new world record, according to BBC. Gosiame Thamara Sithole, 37, was said to have delivered a set…
