According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, “10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 2005” and “2020 was the second warmest year on record.” Climate change is an existential threat facing the whole world, but it’s important to recognize how Black and brown communities are disproportionately

In October 2021, Robert F. Smith participated in a virtual panel hosted by World Economic Forum (WEF) to discuss digital inclusion and how to “mobilize and scale-up technologies” to create equitable internet access. As schools continue to shift toward online learning, students of color are left behind because their households

“Cellist-Ifetayo-Ali-Landing-performs” by Sphinx Music Competition The Sphinx Organization was founded in 1997 for the purpose of increasing the “representation of Black and Latinx artists in classical music and recognizing excellence.” In service of that purpose, the Sphinx Organization offers a variety of programs for its students within four categories: education and access,

“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by GPA Photo Archive The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated as one of the most iconic and impactful advocates for racial justice in the United States. He dedicated his life to championing civil rights and eradicating racial inequality. The national holiday in honor of

In September 2016, the Smithsonian opened its 19th museum to the public, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). One purpose of the museum is “to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans.” And one of the ways the museum is going about this is making

Recently, education website Inside Higher Ed, noted the record number of applicants to many HBCUs in 2020-2021.. But that applicant number may grow with the return of a HBCU to the higher education family — and its unique offer to educate students for free. Previously known as Lewis College of