Empowering Minority Communities: Understanding Your Path to the U.S. Military and Beyond

Empowering Minority Communities: Understanding Your Path to the U.S. Military and Beyond

Editorial Credit: Niyazz / shutterstock.com Introduction  For many Black, Latino, and other minority youth, joining the U.S. military can appear to be one of the most accessible paths to a stable future. While the military offers numerous benefits—such as education, career training, and healthcare—it’s essential that young people understand that they have the power to […]

Stokely Carmichael: Civil Rights Leader and Advocate of Black Power

Stokely Carmichael: Civil Rights Leader and Advocate of Black Power

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo credit: A.I Photo  Stokely Carmichael, or Kwame Ture, was a revolutionary thinker, activist, and leader whose contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the global struggle for black liberation have left an enduring legacy. Introduction to Stokely Carmichael Stokely Carmichael, later known as Kwame Ture, was one of the […]

Mutabaruka: Jamaican Poet, Singer, and Cultural Icon

Mutabaruka: Jamaican Poet, Singer, and Cultural Icon

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo credit: Reggaeville  Mutabaruka is an artist whose work transcends the boundaries of poetry, music, and activism. Through his art, he continues to challenge societal norms, uplift black consciousness, and advocate for social justice. His song “Would You?” exemplifies his ability to blend thought-provoking, philosophical questions with music that is […]

The Emergence of Black Power: Exploring Historical Context and Potential Impacts on African American Progress

The Emergence of Black Power: Exploring Historical Context and Potential Impacts on African American Progress

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Jacob Lund / shutterstock.com  The Emergence of Black Power: A Historical Context. Had African Americans fully embraced the principles of Black Power, they could have potentially been better off than they were under the integrationist approach alone. The Civil Rights Movement and Its Limits The early Civil Rights […]

Professor Alfred Slocum: A Civil Rights Leader and Supporter of the MSP Program at Rutgers Law School

Professor Alfred Slocum: A Civil Rights Leader and Supporter of the MSP Program at Rutgers Law School

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), […]

Uniting Against Colorism: The Collective Responsibility of Media, Education, and Community for Celebrating Diverse Blackness

Uniting Against Colorism: The Collective Responsibility of Media, Education, and Community for Celebrating Diverse Blackness

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. […]