Meet The 22-Year-Old Chicago Activist Running for Mayor
At age 22, Ja’Mal Greene is making history in his campaign to become the youngest mayor of Chicago of all time.
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Texas Teen Reacts to Santa Fe High School Shooting
Gun ownership in Texas is treated as a birthright. The right to bear arms is not in question, but the need to prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands is.
Why We Still Need Black Graduation Ceremonies
“Black graduation is where African-American graduating students come together to be celebrated and supported by their peers, faculty members, family, and friends,” writes 2018 Drexel grad Chè Benjamin.
Seeking Community In The Ivy League
It seems like being different is a badge of honor at Brown, not something to be ashamed of, which is why I think it will be a good school for me, as a black girl.
“My Choice Has Changed Because The World Has Changed”: Opting Out of HBCU
My being African American and not showing any interest in an HBCU is surprising to most. But not to my mom, even though she went to Tuskegee University. She understood I’m looking for a more diverse college experience than the one she had.
Chasing a Sense of Belonging, Choosing an HBCU
Going to an HBCU means letting go of the obligation to be “black forward” for others. For the first time, I’ll get to attend an institution that has a variety of courses and extracurriculars tailored specifically for my educational advancement, as an African American.
Young, Black And College-Bound: How Race Matters
When thinking about college choice, how much does race matter for three black seniors from Oakland, Chicago, and Atlanta?
Texas State Student Sit-In Ends With Admin Commitments
The sit-in began in response to the failed impeachment of student government president Connor Clegg, who allegedly posted racist and sexist images on his personal Instagram account.
Cal Poly Students Protest University’s Response To Fraternity’s Blackface Incident
Students at Cal Poly are speaking out as what they view as the university’s inaction on racism.