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If this love affair didn’t happen, the Harlem Renaissance may not have ever occurred

Imagine stepping into 1920s Harlem — the streets bursting at the seams with the vibrant energy of Black brilliance set to a boisterous jazzy soundtrack provided by legends like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Nightclubs like the Cotton Club or the Savoy Ballroom are venues for Black creativity, joy, and fashion at its finest. Among […]

Advocates decry upcoming executive order from Trump to gut Department of Education

President Donald Trump and White House officials are reportedly drafting an executive order that would essentially defund the U.S. Department of Education and begin the process of achieving a campaign promise to eliminate the federal agency altogether. According to The Washington Post, the upcoming order, which is expected to be signed later this month, seeks […]

Target’s DEI drama just got messier — and now investors want their money back

Target’s ongoing DEI controversy just took a legal turn. The retail giant — along with CEO Brian Cornell and its current and former board members — is facing a class action lawsuit accusing them of misleading investors about the financial risks tied to the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The class action lawsuit […]

Honoring the Veterans of Connection: The Six Triple Eight

During World War II, 855 women joined the fight to fix the three-year backlog of undelivered mail. Faced with discrimination and a country devastated by war, they managed to sort more than 17 million pieces of mail ahead of time. (IMDB). Tyler Perry’s new film, The Six Triple Eight, follows the first unit to be […]

From Students to Teachers: Growing Our Own Educators

“The Future Educators” program is not only an essential program for our district, but it is an opportunity for our district to continue to connect and impact the lives of the next generation of educators. Given the nationwide teacher shortage, developing our own in-house pipeline of future educators helps address the issue. Providing mentorship and […]

Love in the 21st Century: Unlocking the Secrets of the Modern Dating World

The modern dating world can feel like a minefield. Terms like, Ghosting, breadcrumbing, and the constant pressure to present the “perfect” online profile can leave even the most seasoned romantics feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. But fear not, dear reader, for we are embarking on a journey together to unravel the complexities of love in the […]