Carter G. Woodson is widely celebrated as the Father of Black History, a title he earns through his foundational work in establishing Negro History Week, which eventually grew into Black History Month. This initiative transformed how America reflects on its past.

The struggle over what is taught in schools often reflects deeper societal conflicts about power, identity, and control. From the anti-literacy laws of the 1800s, which aimed to keep enslaved Black people from reading to today's debates over Critical Race Theory (CRT) and book bans, the fight for knowledge has always been connected to the fight for freedom.

Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old student, was found hanging on the campus of Delta State University, a devastating event that has sent shockwaves through his community. In the immediate aftermath, officials announced, “no foul play suspected.”

In December 2023, a monument notorious for its offensive imagery was removed from Arlington National Cemetery. This 32-foot bronze statue, laden with Lost Cause symbolism, depicted smiling enslaved individuals and celebrated Confederate heroes, all while suggesting the South fought nobly for freedom through a Latin inscription.