This post was co-authored by Richard Okello and Louis B. Ward.  The recent racially charged incidents at the University of Missouri and Yale University, as well as the perceived la[...]

Tragedy has yet again struck the Black community. This time in one of the most sacred of spaces for black folks: the church. On the evening of June 17th, 2015, during a regular Bib[...]

Problem: A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome – Oxford In “Souls of Black Folk”, W.E.B. DuBois asserts that there [...]

All lives matter is an idea that we human beings fundamentally hold to be true. However, as scholar-practitioners we understand that ideas and theories do not always translate into[...]

I am a firm believer in the idea that every conversation has the potential to be a transformative experience. A few weeks ago, such an experience transpired. My institution was one[...]

James Baldwin wrote: “We are capable of bearing a great burden, once we discover that the burden is reality and arrive where reality is.” His words are indicative and reinfor[...]

This post was co-authored by Richard Okello and Louis B. Ward.  As we ready ourselves to embark upon a new year, the question on our minds is what moment are we stepping into? What[...]

I am reminded of a lighthearted moment that I shared with my colleagues and though the context of the conversation escapes me, I remember boastfully beginning my statement with “WE[...]