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Connecting Youth With Opportunities to Influence Social Change

I recently took a road trip through several of the states that were fraught with injustice during the Civil Rights Movement.

Fifty Years of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Progress, Problems and the Way Forward

In July 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson would enact Public Law 88-352, an act cited by Congress as the “Civil Rights Act of 1964.”

Lessons from Freedom Summer: Creating Pathways to Early Learning Success

The Supreme Court rendered its historic decision to end de-jure segregation in public schools 60 years ago. Yet, de-facto segregation persists.

Lessons From The 1964 Mississippi Freedom Summer Project

Fifty years ago, a coalition of organizations initiated the Mississippi Freedom Project, more popularly known as Freedom Summer.

What Makes a High-Quality Early Learning Program?

Much of a child’s brain development occurs during the earliest years of life, setting the stage for future cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Juneteenth

The end of the Civil War in 1865 did not proffer an end to chattel slavery; in particular, chattel slavery did not find an end in Texas despite the spirit of The Declaration of Independence or the Emancipation Proclamation.

Reclaiming Father’s Day

While Father’s Day for many is a highly anticipated holiday when fathers everywhere are recognized by their kids for providing unconditional love and support, this day has evoked many painful memories for me.

Reflections of the “I, Too, Am” Campaign

As a doctoral student at Berkeley committed to addressing issues affecting minorities on our campus and in the broader community, I recently participated in the “I, Too, Am Berkeley” campaign.

Larger Than Life: Golden Words of Dr. Maya Angelou

A very special conversation took place eight years ago between Maya Angelou and Dave Chappelle after his unexpected departure from his show on Comedy Central.

Poetry and Politics: Remembering Maya Angelou

Last week we lost a giant of great tradition – at least in her physical form. The New York Times called her a “lyrical witness” – a title befitting someone who so poignantly described the violence of Jim Crow while so vividly detailing the black experience through stories that energized hearts and souls.