Juneteenth is celebrated in the US as the abolition of slavery, however in Canada and the Caribbean, though we're deeply aware of our...

Photo by Zach Vessels on Unsplash Whether you’re reading the news or watching television today, you’re likely to find Black fathers shown in a bad light, especially in the United States. In this post, we examine and put to rest the myth of the missing Black father. We look at statistics, like the percentage of absent fathers in America, and how the media has distorted the public image of Black fathers. What has happened between Black families now and Black families in the 195

June is a significant month when it comes to African history and her plight for freedom from colonialism. Educators and professionals...

Organizations recognize the profound impact diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can have on their success. Beyond buzzwords, DEI...

Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels On this Mother's Day, it is important to address the concerns of women across the Western World about the definition of womanhood. The question "What is a woman?" has faced unprecedented scrutiny and sparked debates surrounding gender identity, biological sex, and inclusivity. These discussions involve issues such as transgender participation in women's sports and the representation of transwomen in ad campaigns highlighting women's strug

Photo by Chipolla/Shutterstock In today’s complex educational landscape, teachers face unique challenges that our governments seem to make worse with each passing administration. From too large classrooms, to technological grey areas, to lack of diverse and updated educational material, and even worse, policies that encourage immoral or age inappropriate content. Then adding to that heightened racial, cultural or social issues that are often beyond their control. The increasi

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of environmental conservation and a push to take more decisive...

Image via https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2017/08/10/persistence-healing-comes/ Black communities are more susceptible to deadly diseases, from diabetes to asthma, heart disease to strokes. For example, despite less tobacco exposure, Black men are 50 percent more likely than white men to get lung cancer. Overcoming these disparities is a complex process. It asks us to rethink healthcare, invest in genetic research, uplift Black health services , and improve health education.

Easter is a time of celebration for people worldwide, and Black folks are no exception. However, how Black communities celebrate Easter...

Photo by ErnAn Solozábal on Unsplash Feminism: “the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.” Throughout history, women have been oppressed and, in some societies, thought to be less than their male counterparts. This hasn’t always been the case, there are ancient civilizations that flourished with female leaders and egalitarian values such as Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt or the Etrucans in Italy. But more recently, women have had to fight for thei