Despite all the attacks on DEI and diversity initiatives in America, the month of February is a proud time because of Black History Month. Founded by historian Carter G. Woodson to recognize the accomplishments of black people,… Continue Reading
Dr. Brian Jones is a former New York City teacher and Associate Director of Education at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. His new book Black History is For Everyone is another resource displaying the importance of black… Continue Reading
Teachers face an insurmountable amount of challenges on a daily basis. For educators of color it is worse due to racism and sexism. Founder of BlackFemaleProject, Precious Stroud and Director of Programs, Dr. E’ rika Chambers not only research and… Continue Reading
Welcome back to a whole new school year and Season Five of HallPassBreak! Black educators go through it on a daily basis. As a black teacher myself, I have encountered these problems many times: Institutional toxicity, spaces for mental wellness,… Continue Reading
When you think about the history of the Tuskegee Institute, now Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee, Alabama, notable figures include founder and scholar Booker T. Washington, scientist George Washington Carver, photographer Chester Higgins Jr., and World War II heroes, the Tuskegee… Continue Reading
Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama has notable figures such as founder Booker T. Washington, the Tuskegee Airmen, scientist George Washington Carver, and famed photographer Chester Higgins Jr. There is also the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. What is not well-known is… Continue Reading
Hallpassbreak is back with its fourth season! This school year was filled with many ups and downs, but to every educator who survived this school year…Congratulations! Jordan Peele’s latest horror film Nope may have made us reconsider looking to… Continue Reading
Just like summer, season four of HallPassBreak is back in full swing! Jordan Peele’s latest horror film “Nope” may make you question if it is safe to look at the sky. Have no fear! Two Astrophysicists, Dr. Ramon Lopez and… Continue Reading