5 Ways to Cope with Mental Stress Caused by Social Media Spread of Videos of Brutality
On the 25th of May 2020, George Floyd, an African American man was killed by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department just outside the Cups Food shop. Images and videos of the incident went viral
What Can Educators Do to Increase Positive Representation in the Classroom?
I don’t know why, but every time I see the word representation, I hear Aretha Franklin’s “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” in my head, and I attempt to make the word representation spelled out match the tune of
Learned Optimism in Black Children
This photo was taken by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels. You can access the photo via the link: https://www.pexels.com/search/optimistic%20Black%20child/ The Black Lives Matter Movement sends us all a cle
The Africa of My Dreams
By Ndongo Odile Africa has always been great. From time immemorial, she has always been personified by great strength, riches, and above all, her love for unconditionally accepting all people. This un
Racial Education For A Friendly Pluralistic Society
We live in a diverse society. Yet despite the diversity that exists in our world, many people struggle to accept others who are different from them. This creates a society where people have to hide th
Why You Should Bother to be Different?
There is a chance you have heard the phrase "be different" countless times, and to be honest, it can be tiring. Why would someone tell another person to be "different" without truly understanding that
Are American Public Schools A Melting Pot or Scaldingly Racist?
Since Black kids are being punished more frequently than their white counterparts for the same offenses, these statistics reveal that systemic race issues are still prevalent in U.S. public schools. B
Does Racism Still Exist in School Textbooks?
When the histories of Black people are integrated into textbooks, it is often done so in a way that victimizes them or dilutes their experiences altogether. This is exemplified when slaves are referre
Five Ways To Get Your Child Interested In Reading
Reading is perhaps one of the most effective ways your child can learn. Studies have shown that children who read more do better at school and have a richer vocabulary. The problem is, getting some ch
