Stories

Philadelphia’s problem is America’s problem. If you want to go to school, see a doctor, apply for a job, enroll in training or receive government benefits—

Dear High School and Undergraduate Seniors,  I am no expert. This my story, and I hope it is one many of you can relate to and refer to for motivation when

As a nonprofit leader and educator who works with college students of African descent, I am intimately aware of how challenging getting through college can

As part of my job as an educator, I have, at times, had to restrain teenagers. I was trained to do so. It is my least favorite part of my job. It feels sca

I grew up believing that excellence is not an option, but rather an obligation.  I breezed through high school. I didn’t have to study hard to do well on a

In this episode, you’ll hear from Anise Walker and Yolanda Corbett about the state of education in Washington D.C. during COVID-19 and the challenges that

Early in the school year, after our daily Pledge of Allegiance, my fifth grader, Cassandra, asked, “Why are people mad when Colin Kaepernick kneels during

If I were a magician for a day, I would strike my wand and eliminate the memory of the coronavirus as well as its impact. Instead, I am a high school senio

I swear this country is ass-backward. In last week’s Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci—the nation’s leading expert on the coronavirus pandemic—said outrigh