Undocumented immigrants and their families often live with a shadow that darkens the brightest of days: the fear of deportation. It’s not merely a legal concern—it’s a deeply human struggle, one that strikes at the heart of our sense of safety, belonging, and belongingness. In this article, we explore the raw emotional toll of deportation […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo created by A.I Professor Alfred A. Slocum was a prominent civil rights leader, legal educator, and advocate for minority students in higher education. He was a distinguished professor at Rutgers Law School in Newark, New Jersey, where he played a significant role in supporting the Minority Student Program (MSP), […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Jacob Lund / shutterstock.com Addressing colorism, it is essential that the media industries, educational systems, and communities work together to dismantle colorist attitudes and promote diverse representation. This requires intentional efforts to highlight and celebrate all shades of Blackness, creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and respected. […]