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“Indeed, The Interests Of The Oppressors Lie In Changing The Consciousness Of The Oppressed, NOT THE SITUATION THAT OPPRESSES THEM. -Paulo Freire
Reading time: 1 minutesA POWERFUL quote to ponder from Paulo Freire.
Quote: “I Always Wondered Why Somebody Didn’t Do Something About THAT. Then I Realized That I AM SOMEBODY.” – Lily Tomlin
Reading time: 1 minutesI Am Somebody!
Residents Of Flint, MI Protest During Governor Snyder’s State Of The State Address
Reading time: 1 minutesProtesters from Flint demanding accountability at the State Capitol during Governor Rick Snyder's State of The State Address.Quote: “I Always Wondered Why Somebody Didn’t Do Something About THAT. Then I Realized That I AM SOMEBODY.” – Lily Tomlin
Reading time: 1 minutesI Am Somebody!Residents Of Flint, MI Protest During Governor Snyder’s State Of The State Address
Reading time: 1 minutesProtesters from Flint demanding accountability at the State Capitol during Governor Rick Snyder's State of The State Address.
Mary T. Washington: 1st African American Female Certified Public Accountant (CPA) In The U.S.
Reading time: 2 minutesIn 1943, Mary T. Washington became the first African American female Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the U.S. Click the…Mary T. Washington: 1st African American Female Certified Public Accountant (CPA) In The U.S.
Reading time: 2 minutesIn 1943, Mary T. Washington became the first African American female Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the U.S. Click the…
December 8, 1999 – Jurors Reaches Verdict In Civil Trial That U.S. Government Participated In Conspiracy To Kill Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Reading time: 2 minutesIn 1999, the King family bought a civil suit against the U.S. government for the assassination of Dr. King. The…
“Those Who Love Peace Must Learn To Organize As Effectively As Those Who Love War.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
Reading time: 1 minutesAnother great quote from MLK! Click the link to view.
“I Have A Dream.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Reading time: 1 minutes"I Have A Dream"....Never seen the quote depicted artistically as an afro. Click the link to view the full pic.Cake Mix Controversy: Scholastic Pulls George Washington Book Due To Its Depiction of Slaves
Reading time: 2 minutesBook Publisher Scholastic Pulls George Washington Book For Its False Depiction of Slavery. Click the link to learn more.