Racial equity is an important term that is commonly misunderstood. It is defined as improving the social, economic and political conditions for all people by eliminating racial disparities. While there is a lack of knowledge surrounding the term and similar terminology, it is imperative that individuals and communities understand so

The U.S. government and private agencies established the criminal justice system to protect the public health and safety of everyday Americans. However, studies have revealed that individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities are incarcerated at higher rates than most other Americans. A 2021 report released by The Sentencing Project found

People often think of the environment as a force beyond human control, but many people neglect to consider the role that humans play in the creation of environmental hazards. Hazards, including pollution, toxic waste dumps and deforestation, have led to even bigger issues, such as contaminated water and unhealthy air

“Cancer Alley” is the nickname for an 85-mile stretch between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA that is home to a predominantly Black community. This region was given the nickname because the cancer rate in this area is fifty times greater than most other areas of the U.S. This region

Throughout U.S. history, many inventors have contributed to society, including Thomas Edison, who made the incandescent light bulb and Henry Ford, who created the moving assembly line to produce cars. Often, Black inventors like Garrett Morgan, George Washington Carver and Madam C.J. Walker are forgotten and left behind. However, many