Educators, students, and organizers are pushing back against school censorship and book bans by participating in the Zinn Education Project’s Teach Truth Day of Action, which includes pop-up book giveaways and screenings of documentaries about resisting curriculum censorship.
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He Fired the Cops Who Murdered George Floyd. This Is His Story
As a Black police chief, I have given my son “the talk” to teach him how to survive an encounter with the police, as he is disproportionately likely to be pulled over by the police.
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Doctor’s Checklist: Vital Screenings Men 70+ Should Discuss
As men age, it’s important to prioritize preventive care, including screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, and colorectal cancer, to preserve independence, mobility, mental sharpness, and social engagement.
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How Ruth Jeannoel Uses Restorative Justice Circles to HealÂ
Ruth Jeannoel is releasing her book “Restorative Justice Practices: Circle Keeping for Collective Healing” on May 23, which will offer tools for coping and caring for oneself and others during times of crisis.
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Americans Like to Buy Bibles — But Do They Read Them?
While many Americans purchase Bibles, only 11% report reading it daily, and a majority have not read it cover-to-cover.
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“At the Pan-African Connection” Premieres in Dallas on May 17
Anthony Asota’s documentary “At the Pan-African Connection” explores the history of the Pan-African Connection bookstore in Dallas, the state of Black America’s socioeconomic progress, and the filmmaker’s own journey from Freedman Town’s Roseland Townhomes to around the world.
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The Black Bookstore Healing Memphis Through Literature
Jay DeMoir opened DeMoir Books & Things in downtown Memphis to provide a space for Black authors and books, and to combat the lack of representation of Black voices in literature.
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Why Libraries Are Still a Lifeline for Black K-12 Students
The American Library Association has released a report revealing a rise in efforts to censor books in libraries, often targeting books that focus on race, history, and identity.
Posted inOpinion
Black History Under Fire: Trump’s Executive Order Puts Smithsonian’s Future at Risk
President Trump’s executive order targeting “anti-American ideology” in cultural institutions has left the Smithsonian Institution, including the NMAAHC, under scrutiny, with concerns over the potential erasure of Black history and the mission of the Smithsonian.
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Black Students Are the Future of Journalism
Black journalists are working to provide access and opportunities to young Black students to learn journalism, as the pipeline for Black journalists is shrinking due to limited opportunities.