Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

Students at Howard University participated in a month-long protest to demand improved dorm conditions. Similar issues have affected several other historically Black colleges and universities as well.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

Breaking down the contemporary issues that plague the African American patient experience by exploring the historical significance of medical malpractice and health inequities.

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

Ethnic and racial minority groups are more likely to experience mistreatment in society. Pinpointing the signs of racially motivated attacks at school can prevent the onset of racial trauma.

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

These works confront America’s deeply racist history and present, and at the same time, explore healing, accompanied by bursts of joy, light and love.

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

They are often essential community institutions, and their continued survival during the pandemic is now more important than ever.

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

Saeed Jones’ memoir is an honest and striking coming-of-age story about the Black queer experience and fighting to become yourself.

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Society is redefining what it means to be masculine and feminine. What does that mean for a culture rooted in gender roles?

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

A lesson in politics and the diverse experience of the black American.