Every year on June 19, communities across the country come together to observe Juneteenth through parades, live music festivals, block parties, and other joyful events. However, many people may not fully understand its significance or why it is recognized as a federal...
Horror movies and ghost stories are often dismissed as entertainment, yet they provide a platform for narratives that are often overlooked in society. One such narrative is racism, a complex topic that can be difficult to discuss openly with those outside a person's...
Black History Month is often dismissed as a brief departure from what some consider “real” history. In reality, it plays a vital role in uncovering events, contributions, and narratives that have long been marginalized or erased. As the nation continues to grapple...
Freed slave and freedom fighter Harriett Tubman once earned $20 a month as a civil war veteran. Now things are moving forward again for her to be the face on the $20 bill. The movement started in 2014, when former President Barack Obama received a letter from 4th...
In his book, The Little Book of Restorative Justice, Howard Zehr, a leader of the Restorative Justice movement, defines it as “a process to involve those who have a stake in a specific offense and collectively identify and address harms, needs, and obligations...to...