by Ian Seaman | Apr 6, 2022 | For the Record
The news of the first Black woman nominee to the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, has brought up a host of questions, especially – what will being the first Black woman on the Supreme Court mean for the U.S. judicial system? Here we dive into what diversity...
by Ian Seaman | Apr 6, 2022 | For the Record
The 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott was an act of Nonviolent Protest that inspired the many boycotts of the Civil Rights Movement. By 1953, around 80% of all bus riders in Baton Rouge were Black, despite the buses being segregated; when Black-designated seats were...
by Ian Seaman | Mar 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
A Testimony on the Dialogue on Race Original Series The following text is a collection of thoughts written by Richard Holwill, a recent participant in our Dialogue on Race Original Series. His thoughts could reflect a shared experience by a lot of our participants...
by Ian Seaman | Jun 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Intersectionality and Critical Race Theory are currently emerging at the center of many discussions. While different, the terms share a common historical thread and both face the danger of their meanings becoming muddled and politicized. This month is Pride month, and...
by Ian Seaman | Jun 10, 2021 | For the Record
For the Record is a series designed to bring attention to Black stories that have been hidden, covered up, or missing in public education, and therefore we strive to give credit where credit is due. The World’s First Paramedics … In 1970, something strange was...