Education
For years, East Cleveland City Schools was counted out. The district consistently sat at the bottom of Ohio’s state report card rankings. But in 2025, East Cleveland achieved a milestone many thought impossible — a three-star rating. “This is about proving everybody wrong,” said Superintendent and CEO Dr. Henry Pettigrew II. “So many people have […]
For years, East Cleveland City Schools was counted out. The district consistently sat at the bottom of Ohio’s state report card rankings. But in 2025, East Cleveland achieved a milestone many thought impossible — a three-star rating. “This is about proving everybody wrong,” said Superintendent and CEO Dr. Henry Pettigrew II. “So many people have […]
A 2025 survey reveals a crisis in Ohio. One in five mothers cannot access mental health care for their children. The “Pulse Check 2025” report highlights this issue. Consequently, families face delays and stress. Moreover, Ohio’s gaps demand urgent action. This article explores the findings. Pulse Check 2025 Survey Findings The survey included 2,700 U.S. […]
I was targeted by Charlie Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, because I make rap music. Before I was appointed professor of Hip-Hop in 2017, I wrote an album called Owning My Masters: The Rhetorics of Rhymes & Revolutions to earn a Ph.D. Of course, this was a big deal to me, earning a doctorate by […]
The state ranked 50th in education will now require educators from California and New York to agree with conservative curriculum and debunked election-denial theories
Harriet E. Wilson is considered the first Black woman to publish a novel in the U.S. Her book, 'Our Nig,' was released in 1859.
In this op-ed, Dr. Stacey Patton explains how provisions in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" limit educational opportunities for Black Americans.
Score the best Amazon back-to-school deals for 2025—from laptops to lunch boxes, all at serious discounts.
Several states have also made similar moves targeting what’s taught in higher education in the ongoing attack against DEI.
Understanding the symptoms and the reasons behind prostate cancer risk in Black men is a critical step toward early detection and developing better health outcomes for our kings.
College graduation season is upon us, which means some of your favorite stars are flipping their tassels on stage and receiving honorary degrees.
The Black Manifesto, spearheaded by SNCC executive director, James Forman, demanded $500 million in reparations from white churches and synagogues across the United States.
