People who work in government offices get all kinds of flak, often unfairly. Columnist Ed Pratt tells the story of one civil ...

At UChicago’s MLK event, civil rights icon recalls integrating New Orleans schools and pleads to protect today’s youth ...

Discover inspiring stories of young heroes who made a difference, honouring Black achievements and resilience throughout ...

In 2023-2024, bans grew 20 times over the 2020 baseline. That’s a lot of missing books and a lot of students denied the freedom to read.

Thoughtful resources combined with experiential learning guide students to engage with important events in our country’s past ...

Still alive today at the age of 70, she has written books and formed a foundation ... Prime Stage Theatre’s “Look Forward: the Ruby Bridges Story” will run through Jan. 26 at the New Hazlett ...

“Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts” by Ruby Bridges, illustrated by John Jay Cabuay, is a genuine testimony to the power of children. (Orchard Books) “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts” by Ruby ...

Schools have long been a battleground over history, culture and equality. Today, these themes are colliding, once again.

The club focuses on books that have been challenged across Tennessee. In our first two meetings we read “I Am Ruby Bridges” by Ruby Bridges and “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas.

Something Happened in Our Town” centers around the perspective of two families – one Black and one white – as they discuss a ...

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