“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

Gentrification impacts one of the most critical areas of society: housing. Since it was first described in the 1960s by sociologist Ruth Glass, gentrification has become a commonly discussed and debated topic. But, what exactly is gentrification? In this article, we will discuss what gentrification is, its causes and where

Discrimination is a pervasive problem that takes many forms. No matter the reason for discrimination, it can have detrimental effects on a person’s personal and professional development. But, what exactly is discrimination? Below, we discuss the common forms of discrimination, different examples of discrimination and resources that can be used

Within our country’s history, Americans from underserved and underrepresented communities have often been treated as less than when compared with their peers. Although some progress has been made in regard to equal rights, racial discrimination and bias, there are still significant human rights issues. Ahead, we discuss racial discrimination in

While Black history and achievements should be celebrated each day of the year, Black History Month presents a special time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans. Celebrated every February, the month provides Americans with an opportunity to acknowledge and learn about the significant role that Black people have played