Tag: Education
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That’s one of the hard-hitting questions we explored during my recent conversation with Jesse Turner—on The Readman Truth to Power Hour on 103.5 WNHH. Jesse and I went deep. We talked about what’s really at stake in education right now—from the halls of Washington, D.C., to classrooms across the country. I shared some of the insights I’ve…
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It’s with deep honor—and a sense of full-circle purpose—that I share this news:I’ve returned to civil rights leadership with the national NAACP. I’ll be working alongside the formidable Dr. Adora Obi Nweze, Chair of the National Education Committee, as we expand and execute a bold vision for educational equity across the nation. As someone who…
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It started with the attempt to make Matt Gaetz the Attorney General of the United States. Despite lacking significant legal experience, Gaetz—better known for bombast and loyal soundbites than legal credentials—was chosen to lead the Department of Justice. It wasn’t about legal expertise or a proven record of upholding the Constitution. It was about unflinching loyalty. That…
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The U.S. Department of Defense just quietly deleted a webpage about Jackie Robinson’s military service—a piece of history that sheds light on his role as a Black Army officer who fought against segregation in the military. And why? Because it was part of a broader purge of anything connected to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).…
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The term “Cultural Revolution” is most closely associated with China’s Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) and Iran’s Cultural Revolution (1980–1987)—two radical movements that upended institutions, targeted intellectuals, and reshaped society to fit ideological purity tests. These revolutions led to the purging of educators, the rewriting of history, and the persecution of those who refused to conform. Now, in 21st-century America, we are…
Cloaking Inequity 