Six years after the death of George Floyd, the movement that arose from his murder continues to influence America’s discussions on justice, policing, and racial inequality. His family and communities balance between remembrance and activism. During this Memorial weekend in Minneapolis, events honoring the sixth anniversary of Floyd’s killing highlighted both a celebration of his […]
Few legal scholars have changed global discussions on race and justice as significantly as Kimberlé Crenshaw. She is a professor at Columbia Law School and UCLA School of Law. So far, Crenshaw has spent over four decades examining how power, race, and gender interact in law and society. Her main contribution, intersectionality, has evolved from […]
In a tribute based on action rather than ceremony, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced a university-wide Day of Service to honor the life and legacy of its distinguished alumnus, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Chancellor James R. Martin II officially proclaimed April 23, 2026, as the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. ’64 Day […]
In an era of social upheaval, few public servants embody continuity, courage, and mentorship quite like Rep. Bennie G. Thompson. Thopmson is a veteran Mississippi congressman whose life story and leadership continue to shape the aspirations of emerging Black leaders across the United States. For more than three decades, Bennie Thompson has been the longest‑serving […]
