Colorism (colourism in Canada & the UK) may be a relatively new concept to many, but it has existed for centuries. It is discrimination...

© Library of Congress, Dataset compiled by Yarimar Bonilla - Rutgers University Caribbean culture and identity are rich and diverse. There are many factors that contribute to cultural diversity in the Caribbean. Read on to learn 10 fascinating facts about the Caribbean and how it acquired its many different cultures that influenced music, cuisine, dress, language, religion, and more. Table of Contents: The Caribbean Is Usually Divided Into the Greater and Lesser Antilles Indi

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

Source: canva.com Reading is not only the foundation of educational success but life success. With the necessary literacy skills, our students can catch up quickly when they fall behind. And yes, literacy levels affect dropout rates, increase the levels of incarceration, and negatively impact a person's wages. But it's more than that. Literacy affects how our children excel in life. It enables them to build on their interests, become caring and participating citizens and dev

The Black Revolution was a countercultural movement in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s aimed at dismantling white supremacy and...

We can’t talk about Black History Month, which we celebrate every February to recognize the achievements and contributions of African...

Contrary to what has been put out there about critical race theory (CRT), the concept is all about exploring the role that race and...

Though Black Canadians have different experiences from their African-American counterparts south of the border, they experience the same...

The importance of Black men’s health issues has been understated for some time. With anti-Black racism increasingly becoming a direct cause for health concerns and tens of thousands of Black men dying during the pandemic, we need to emphasize finding solutions so Black men live healthier, happier lives. No more should they have to be easily susceptible to depression, increased blood pressure and other issues they face due to today’s climate. Table of Contents: What Are Men’s