Malcolm X’s Family in Mount Vernon, NY
When the story of Malcolm X, also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz—is told, it most often centers on Harlem, particularly the Ballroom where he...
Slaves Fought Back Even If It Killed Them By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.
When most Americans think about slavery, the story is often told as one of endurance, suffering, and pain. But Black History Month calls on...
Only Christopher We Acknowledge Is Wallace
For generations, students across the United States were taught a simple story: Christopher Columbus discovered America. You know. “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean...
How Black Children Are Faring in Reading By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.
Over the past three years, Black boys in New York have continued to face significant challenges in reading, with performance lagging behind both the...
OP-ED: Highlighting the Important Work of Mayor Patterson-Howard By: Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is the Mayor of Mount Vernon, NY. She’s a woman who cares about helping others, doing what’s right, and always showing...
