A Life of of Racial Harm And Hope
September 26, 2025
The trajectory of the bullets proved Assata Shakur had her hands up when shot. She was convicted despite evidence.
The trajectory of the bullets proved Assata Shakur had her hands up when shot. She was convicted despite evidence.
62 years ago, two Black boys, Johnny Robinson and Virgil Ware, died alongside the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing victims.
Monday marks the 62nd anniversary of the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
Faith in the Time of Monsters in Seattle highlighted how art and faith fuel change against today’s challenges like nationalism.
Several new laws took effect in Texas, expanding the DEI ban in public schools. ACLU has filed lawsuits challenging this.
Black military families have served since the Revolution, yet their vital role is often overlooked in portrayals of American patriotism and history.
Sitting on bae’s beanbag, I reflect on Assata Shakur and Black Movement struggles. She’s still on the FBI’s wanted list.
By Airis Freeman: In 2005, New Orleans’ hurricane season was supposed to be “routine,” but Katrina tested that magic profoundly.
History is shaped by those who disrupt unjust systems, like Texas Rep. Nicole Collier, who stands against gerrymandering.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1953 into law, enhancing transparency in law enforcement hiring.
Today marks 60 years since the 1965 Watts Riots erupted, highlighting racial tensions and aggressive law enforcement.
President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act on Aug. 6, 1965, shaking Dr. King’s hand in a historic moment of hope.