Y’all, are they still teaching Greek mythology in schools? Interestingly, it used to be one of my favorite subjects in grammar school. Now, in retrospect—a
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As a Black homeschooling mom, I am most irritated by the mere thought of my children being trapped in a failing school. But there are a couple of recent mi
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In rural and small-town America, the pervasive dependency on the church to cope with limited outlets and opportunities can deter local government officials
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The other day, I stumbled upon an online MSNBC interview with Dr. Robin DiAngelo about the release of her new book, “Nice Racism: How Progressive White Peo
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Sha’Carri Richardson is the newest poster child for the obstacles every Black person in America faces—especially in the public school system. Let me get th
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To the white parents complaining about critical race theory, can we please stop with the reverse racism bullshit and dead the false narrative that the theo
Read More5 Books to Engage Young People on Race This Summer
With a national debate raging about how—or even if—teachers should discuss race in their classrooms, many educators may find themselves uncertain about how
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