Being Black in America is an honor and a privilege. Black people in this country have endured and overcome so much while simultaneously contributing to every aspect of America’s foundation, culture ...

Last Sunday’s Island newspaper had my article titled Reading and the Classics. I continue that trend of thought and mention women authors who we of my generation read with such delight. Maybe I need ...

Black History figures everyone should know about For too many years, history books have focused on the achievement of White ...

The North Park resident says she hopes to work with local schools to incorporate more poetry into their curriculums and host ...

Let's delve into his Famous quotes, speeches and slogans that continue to inspire generations. "Never lose your faith in the destiny of India." "There are many things that I hold dear in life ...

Their work can remind readers that war is more than a matter of shifting borders and casualty numbers.” In the poetry collection ‘To The Murdered Children: Poems For Palestine’, published by ...

For more information on the Decatur Area Poets, visit the website or check out their Facebook page. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. on the first Mondays of the month at the Decatur Public Library Madden ...

What’s in a name? In this case, too many letters. A parent has revealed the list of her child’s second-grade classmates, baffling people with some of their bizarrely spelled names. The ...

Unless these folks are moved out of their positions within the Department of Education, they're going to continue to work behind the scenes to attack alternatives to traditional four-year ...

What are some famous quotes by Swami Vivekanand? “Take up an idea, devote yourself, struggle in patience, and the sun will rise.” “Arise, awake, and don't stop till you reach your goal.” ...

For the first time in years, those who fail to make payments on their debt can face wage garnishment. Before joining the Education Department, Carter worked in the U.S. Department of Health and ...