Patricia Kingori Becomes the Youngest Black Woman with Tenure at Oxford University
The Kenya-born sociologist made history at the hallowed institution.
A Statue Honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Will Make History At The U.S. Capitol
The educator and civil rights activist will be the first Black person to have a state-commissioned statue at the U.S. Capitol.
Georgia High School Only Punished Black Students After Confederate Flag Protest
“We are not allowed to wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ stuff and they are allowed to carry a racist flag around,” said one organizer.
Former Nike Designer Plans To Open The First HBCU Dedicated To Design
D’Wayne Edwards plans to reopen Michigan's only historically Black college and university, which will focus on apparel and shoe design.
Akayla Brown Wins Prestigious Gates Scholarship and Over $2 Million for College
The 18-year-old was one of 300 seniors selected for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation award.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on COVID-19 and the Path Forward for Students
The new head of schools talks to ESSENCE about equity, the digital divide and resources.
Utah Charter School Reverses Position on Black History Month Curriculum
“At this time no families are opting out of our planned activities and we have removed this option.” - Micah Hirokawa, Maria Montessori Academy Director
