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Feb 1, 2023

Making Black History, Building Black Futures

The battle for civil rights continues to this day. Here are some of the Black leaders who laid the groundwork — and those carrying the fight for true equality into the future.
The battle for civil rights continues to this day. Here are some of the Black leaders who laid the groundwork — and those carrying the fight for true equality into the future.
Autherine Lucy, left, front, 26-year-old student at the University of Alabama, arrives at U.S. District Court for the hearing of her petition for an order requiring the school to re-admit her to classes in Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 29, 1956. With Lucy are...
Autherine Lucy, left, front, 26-year-old student at the University of Alabama, arrives at U.S. District Court for the hearing of her petition for an order requiring the school to re-admit her to classes in Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 29, 1956. With Lucy are...
Nov 29, 2022

Lessons Learned from Our Classroom Censorship Win Against Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act

Here’s what the judge’s order could mean for challenges to censorship efforts nationwide.
Here’s what the judge’s order could mean for challenges to censorship efforts nationwide.
In the foreground (at an intersection,) two protesters carry signs with one reading "EDUCATION WITHOUT LIMITATION" and the other "TEACH US THE TRUTH", while in the background, other student demonstrators line an overpass protesting a proposal to...
In the foreground (at an intersection,) two protesters carry signs with one reading "EDUCATION WITHOUT LIMITATION" and the other "TEACH US THE TRUTH", while in the background, other student demonstrators line an overpass protesting a proposal to...
Nov 23, 2022

Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over

Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.
Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.
A sign that says "vote here" among a line of voters.
A sign that says "vote here" among a line of voters.
Nov 4, 2022

Mississippi’s reproductive healthcare is a health risk

Reproductive Freedom

An overwhelming majority of Mississippians agree that the current state legislature is failing to invest in the well-being of women and children. Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v....

An overwhelming majority of Mississippians agree that the current state legislature is failing to invest in the well-being of women and children. Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v....

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Oct 10, 2022

How Lexington Can Improve the City's Discriminatory Policing Practicies

Criminal Justice Reform

Firing the Chief of Police is not enough. Lexington residents are asking the Board of Aldermen to pass a list of ordinances to improve police interactions and minimize discriminatory enforcement in the...

Firing the Chief of Police is not enough. Lexington residents are asking the Board of Aldermen to pass a list of ordinances to improve police interactions and minimize discriminatory enforcement in the...

Hold Police Accountable.
Hold Police Accountable.
Sep 19, 2022

How to Start a Banned Book Club

Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
A group of students reading around a desk.
A group of students reading around a desk.