Charting a new path forwardThe 2024 presidential election has laid bare the deep divisions that persist in our society, even in supposedly progressive bastions like…Nov 11Nov 11
The Power of Coming Home: Reflections on SpelHouse Homecoming 2024Walking through the historic gates of Morehouse College this October weekend, I was struck by how a place can simultaneously feel frozen in…Oct 27Oct 27
Boston Public Schools in 2024: Echoes of Kozol’s “Savage Inequalities” and the Call for Systemic…In 1991, Jonathan Kozol’s “Savage Inequalities” shone a spotlight on the stark disparities in America’s public education system. Three…Oct 20Oct 20
Beyond MCAS: Reimagining Education in Cambridge and MassachusettsThe recent 4–4–1 vote by the Cambridge City Council on a ballot question against the MCAS graduation requirement is more than just a local…Oct 17Oct 17
Reframing the Narrative: Moving Beyond Myths About Black Male VotersIn recent days, comments by former President Barack Obama regarding Black men’s voting patterns have reignited a contentious discourse…Oct 12Oct 12
Empowering Students as Global Citizens in Today’s Political ClimateIn an era of heightened political tensions and global challenges, American public schools face a critical mandate: to nurture the next…Sep 22Sep 22
Cambridge can be betterThe Cambridge City Council’s return from summer hiatus presents a critical opportunity to address the glaring inequities revealed in the…Sep 9Sep 9
Reimagining Cambridge’s Educational Landscape: A Call for Transformative ActionIn the shadow of world-renowned institutions like Harvard and MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, finds itself at a crossroads. Despite its…Aug 27Aug 27
The Ripple Effect: Trump’s Rhetoric on Harris and America’s Treatment of Black Women in LeadershipIn the tumultuous landscape of American politics, former President Donald Trump’s repeated verbal assaults on Vice President Kamala Harris…Aug 27Aug 27
Healing Should be HardDespite the hugs and high fives that will be captured through camera phones by gleeful parents and caregivers this week, it is important to…Feb 6Feb 6