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The Story Before The Headlines: Understanding the Gwendolyn White Case
Gwendolyn White is taken into custody following the May 22, 2026 shooting outside the Wake County Courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina. Photo Credit: The News & Observer On May 22, 2026, the name Gwendolyn White was publicized after authorities announced that a 57-year-old woman will be charged with two counts of attempted murder for allegedly shooting two attorneys outside the Wake County Courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina. The facts appeared straightforward: two attorne
Jun 113 min read


The Knowledge in Our Books: Why Blck Literature Exists
There is a version of history, a narrative, many groups were taught, and then there is the truth that had to be searched for. Within K–12 classrooms across America, Black history is often condensed into a few names, a few dates, and a narrow story centered around slavery. What is missing is the depth, the legacy, and the global impact of Black existence long before and beyond oppression. Knowledge like They Came Before Columbus by Ivan Van Sertima challenges the traditional
Apr 242 min read
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