Introduction Black America has always been the heartbeat of democracy, culture, and progress. Yet, too often, our contributions are overlooked, minimized, or outright stolen. From the Civil Rights Movement to…
Dr. Keyimani Alford is more than a leader; he is a storyteller, healer, and advocate whose life’s work bridges the worlds of education, authorship, and empowerment. Born in Oakland, California,…
Adapted from reporting by Rachel Schraer, The Independent (Rethinking Global Aid Project) The closest thing we have to an HIV vaccine has finally arrived. Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medication that…
A German man known as “Berlin 2 (B2)” has remained in remission from HIV for six years after a stem cell transplant to treat leukemia. This marks the seventh known…
The Meaning of World AIDS Day World AIDS Day was first established in 1988 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS, making it the first-ever global health day Wikipedia…
Climbers, y’all know I love amplifying powerful Black women who are doing transformational work and today I’m honored to spotlight my colleague, friend, and fellow doctor, Dr. Lila Elliott. Her…
This week, Black students across the United States were forced to confront a terrifying reality: coordinated racist death threats targeting their campuses and communities. At least eight historically Black colleges…
In a time when education systems are being reimagined to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce, one name stands out as a beacon of innovation, equity, and empowerment:…
By Charles Zackary King In every movement for justice, every march toward freedom, and every prayer for healing, education has stood as both a weapon and a shield. For the…
Since the founding of America, the education system has served not as a beacon of truth, but as a tool of erasure. For generations, Black children have sat in classrooms…
