America’s schools don’t always welcome cultural expression.
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by Kenjus T. Watson, American University
A Texas judge ruled on Feb. 22, 2024, that...
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1708—One of the first recorded slave revolts in American history takes place on Newton, Long Island (New York). Seven Whites...
President Barack Obama presents NBA champion and human rights advocate Bill Russell the Medal of Freedom on Feb. 15, 2011.
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Howard Manly, The...
Sally Howell, University of Michigan-Dearborn and Amny Shuraydi, University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan, is a center of Arab American cultural, economic, and political life. It’s...
by Danielle N. Boaz, University of North Carolina – Charlotte
For decades, it has been common for people to throw around terms like “voodoo politics,”...
A Black girl in New Jersey was allegedly prohibited from playing in a high school basketball game because of her hairstyle, the Gothamist reports.
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by Dorian Rhea Debussy, The Ohio State University
Every year, more and more companies seem to recognize Pride Month. But a recent...