Malcom X famously once said, “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” This quote has been felt by Black women in history and Black women now. It is time for that to… Continue reading 11 Black Women in History Who Helped Shape America
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Claudine Gay Takes Office As Harvard’s First Black President
Claudine Gay is now officially at the helm of Harvard University. Her official first day as the institution’s President was July 1. She is the first Black person or person of color to ever hold that title in the university’s 386-year history. It was first announced in December 2022 that Gay would become Harvard’s 30th… Continue reading Claudine Gay Takes Office As Harvard’s First Black President
Amie Fornah Sankoh Becomes First Deaf Black Woman to Receive a Stem Doctorate
Dr. Amie Fornah Sankoh has a lot to celebrate after becoming the first deaf Black woman to receive a Stem doctorate. Born in Sierra Leone, Sankoh lost her hearing at the age of three. As a struggling elementary school student, he father sent her to the US to explore options to help cure her hearing.… Continue reading Amie Fornah Sankoh Becomes First Deaf Black Woman to Receive a Stem Doctorate
These Black Superintendents Want To Reinvent The School System
View this post on Instagram A post shared by AASA (@aasahq) Representation matters. Especially for Black children and the images they witness including in their classrooms. During Teacher Appreciation Week, Black women superintendents discussed the education pipeline in Washington D.C. The panel called, “Black Women Superintendents Are Leading With Excellence” featured Dr. Angel Nash and… Continue reading These Black Superintendents Want To Reinvent The School System
Black Valedictorian Overcomes Obstacles, Graduates With 8.07 GPA
Graduation season is officially here. From master’s degrees to high school diplomas, Black women across the country are anticipating walking across the stage in the coming months. From the words of Michelle Obama “Girl you have done it again. Constantly raising the bar for all of us and doing it flawlessly.” One young Black woman… Continue reading Black Valedictorian Overcomes Obstacles, Graduates With 8.07 GPA
Teacher’s Appreciation Week Wrap-Up: Shaping Today’s Future
Teacher’s Appreciation Week is coming to a close and many teachers across the nation have been feeling the love. From treats on their desks, to cute gifts from their students and parents, teachers deserve a little extra appreciation for their often thankless jobs. Being a teacher is not an easy task. This was proven during… Continue reading Teacher’s Appreciation Week Wrap-Up: Shaping Today’s Future