by Beatrice Peterson | Sep 1, 2021 | Articles
After the Civil War, formerly enslaved families were promised by Union leadership 40 acres and a mule. The offer was never fulfilled, yet a reminder to the centuries-old promise that has remained in Congress for decades is H.R. 40, the “Commission to Study and Develop...
by Jennifer C. Sarrett | Sep 1, 2021 | Articles
There is plenty of data that talks about racial disparities in COVID-19, and some survey the difficulties in special education during the pandemic. While these conclusions remain largely true, there is still no data to represent how a combination of these factors is...
by ROSS DELLENGER of Sports Illustrated | Jun 27, 2021 | Articles
For two years now, Icon Source has provided a marketplace for talent, such as pro athletes and social media influencers, to connect with brand companies for endorsement and commercial opportunities. Like a match-making service that pairs like-minded couples in...
by Bre-Ann Slay | Jun 27, 2021 | Articles
In the United States, data reveal that Black Americans are contracting and dying from the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, at rates that double, and sometimes triple their representation across various states. In Illinois, 43% of people who have died are African-American,...
by Madeline St. Amour | Jun 27, 2021 | Articles
Higher education is not the root of all equity gaps. But it can be a vehicle to lessen those gaps. Historically, it has not been. Equity gaps between students based on their race, ethnicity and income persist and thrive at most institutions. For Black students, simply...
by Leslie | Jun 27, 2021 | Articles
It is no secret that unemployment among African American youth has been problematic. Black youth have dropped out of schools, and people are frustrated about what to do with this situation. The increasing cost of college is also of great concern. Americans, including...
