Malcolm X with two daughters

Malcolm X at 100: Protecting the Genius We Too Often Abandon

Malcolm X’s 100th birthday demands more than celebration—it calls us to protect the brilliance of Black youth that the system still tries to erase.

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Malcolm X Teaching a room of students

What Malcolm X Taught Me About Education

100 years after Malcolm X’s birth, his legacy challenges today’s whitewashed classrooms and reminds us why truth in education is still a radical act.

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Huey Newton with a young, Black, male college graduate in the background.

Huey Would’ve Asked: Are HBCUs Really Serving Black Men?

If HBCUs no longer reach, welcome, or retain Black men, are they still serving the mission we built them for?

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Financial problems with a bank account. Portrait of an upset and disappointed young Black business woman

Are We Setting Up Our Youth for Financial Failure?

Too many young Black adults are steered into social services fields that, while noble, won’t break the cycle of financial struggle. Passions are for hobbies. Careers are for building wealth.

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This Month We Celebrate Members of the Black Educator Hall of Fame

Honoring trailblazing Black educators who reshaped history and paved the way for educational justice. Discover their incredible legacies in this series.

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Multiethnic group of teenage children listening to female therapist during support session in school or community center

The NAEPs of Wrath

We face deep-rooted educational challenges and urgently need systemic change to bridge the widening achievement gap and effectively support all students.

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President Lyndon B. Johnson meets with Martin Luther King, Jr. in the White House Cabinet Room

MLK Taught Us We Can’t Wait For The Perfect Allies

We might have to sit at tables with people we can’t stand and who can’t stand us. But if it’s for our kids, their education, and their futures—it’s worth it.

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Focused african american guy in earphones working with laptop while sitting in cafe outdoors

Ed Post’s Top Videos of 2024 Reveal the Truth About Education

Ed Post’s YouTube channel sparked critical conversations about education, history, and change, offering deep insights and real talk all year long.

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Young distressed Black woman puts palm on head in frustration

The Fight for Our Children Is Never Done

Advocates must act to secure high-quality education for Black children with community-driven solutions and systemic change for true educational justice.

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