The Lesson Carter G. Woodson Still Has for America at 250
In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched what was then called Negro History Week. It wasn’t meant as a celebration so much as a correction. Woodson believed the United States was…
Why Donald Trump Can’t Kill DEI
In the face of the Trump Administration’s concerted attack on DEI, advocates of equality might easily despair. That would be a mistake. Whether the acronym “DEI” survives, the value of…
Finding Hope and Love in the Ruins of Sudan’s War
On April 15, 2023, war broke out in Sudan. Within hours, the fighting had engulfed Khartoum, the capital, where my parents lived. Death, displacement, and violence spread swiftly across the…
Why You Should Do More Things Alone
The first time I went to a ballet alone, I worried I’d remember the aloneness of the outing more than the performance itself. But I wanted to try it, my…
What to Know About ‘Dalilah Law,’ Trump’s Proposal to Target Undocumented Immigrants’ Driver’s Licenses
During his State of the Union address, Donald Trump railed against “illegal aliens,” blaming them for America’s drug problems, corruption, and even traffic incidents. Citing the case of a young…