‘The Haitian Story is the Black Story.’ Haiti Through the Eyes of Haitian-Americans

By on    Black Justice, Features, Immigrant Justice  

‘The Haitian Story is the Black Story.’ Haiti Through the Eyes of Haitian-Americans

By C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald Kerlie Leonce wasn’t always proud to be Haitian. A first-generation American, Leonce doesn’t speak Creole and, a times, felt ostracized because of it, as if she always had to prove herself to other Haitians. At one point, Leonce even began introducing herself as “Kelly” because she was ashamed […]

A New Way to Pick the Best School for Your Child

By on    Black Education  

By David M. Houston, The Conversation When parents look for information to help them choose a good elementary or secondary school for their child, they often turn to a variety of sources online. For instance, they may check out state government websites that provide “report cards” on local schools. Examples include Virginia’s School Quality Profiles […]