This articlewas produced by Capital & Main. It is co-published by Rolling Stone with permission. In the barrage of executive orders and edicts issued by Donald Trump and promoted by Elon Musk over the last month, one stands out. It is a relatively brief note to the nation’s public schools …
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On Jan. 20 , Dr. Leah Barlow, a professor at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, recorded a welcome video for her Intro to African American Studies students. In an almost three-minute post, Dr. Barlow introduced herself and her class’s first assignments. “The way that I teach this class …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. AMC Theaters is offering special “fan fave” pricing to select movies this February in honor of Black History Month. Fans will be able to watch some of the …
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In July 1971, Shirley Chisholm began to talk about it. Chisholm, who in 1968 had become the first African American woman elected to Congress, would run for president. The congresswoman from New York announced her intentions to secure the Democratic nomination in September, and formally announced on Jan. 25, 1972. …
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