The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will be hosting their “Banned Book Readout” in Jacksonville, FL on September 21, 2023 from 5:15-6:45 PM (EST). At this event, ASALH leaders, local, regional, and national activists, educators, legislators, and more will read excerpts from banned books.Read More

As we despair about decisions emanating from the High Court of the land, whether about the rights for women or for voting, for starters, we can rightfully rank the Court at the lowest level of confidence ever. At the same time, the populace knows little about the details of PuertoRead More

The fight in politics and in the streets is now coming to a school near us with devastating results. Political trickery is greatly infecting (and often distorting) what takes place in the hallowed corridors of our schools. Too many educators are fighting conditions that interfere with basic schooling.   CertainRead More

While much has been bandied about regarding education this past year, too much information is not just inaccurate, but highly misleading, even off the deep end. It is important for educators to set the record straight for the American public with correct information, even if sobering. The U.S. has beenRead More

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an increase in respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is theRead More

The National Urban League produces a monthly discussion of topics and issues that impact black communities. Their health equity webinar series focuses on understanding the root causes of health inequities and addressing the social determinants of health. Their goal is to highlight practical and actionable solutions to health disparities inRead More

The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is a newly formed national organization that seeks to educate African Americans and the general public about diabetes. We work to assist those impacted to manage and prevent diabetes (including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and pre-diabetes). AADA is passionate, serious,Read More

The National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership leads education, research, and technical assistance efforts to help every health organization in the United States leverage legal services as a standard part of the way they respond to social needs…for more info.Read More