How DEI Shifts Are Impacting Black Communities by Takeira Nettles Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that expanded across workplaces and universities in recent years are facing significant changes, affecting Black Americans and other historically underrepresented groups, according to advocates and researchers. Federal policy shifts under the Trump administration have restricted or rescinded a range […]
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The Power of Protest: No Kings Sweeps the Nation Millions of Americans have taken to the streets this spring in the No Kings movement, a wave of demonstrations that reflects growing concern about leadership, civil liberties, and the direction of the country. From major cities to small towns, participants are uniting under a single message: […]
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Jesse Jackson’s Legacy in the Black Community By Takeira S. Nettles The death of Jesse Jackson made many people stop and realize how much he did for the Black community, even if they did not know his full story before. While younger generations may not have grown up hearing his name often, Jackson spent decades […]
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Historic Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church: A Pillar of Milton’s Black Heritage By Takeira Nettles In the heart of Milton, Florida, stands a testament to resilience, faith, and community, the Historic Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church. Founded in 1866 by formerly enslaved African Americans who left First Baptist Church, Mt. Pilgrim quickly became more than […]
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