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BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Crispus Attucks-The First Martyr & The Legacy That Followed
There are pivotal moments in history when an individual’s life transcends the ordinary, igniting a spark for transformation and inspiring generations that follow. One such figure is Crispus Attucks, a courageous man of African and Native American heritage, who stood resolutely at the epicenter of a confrontation between colonists yearning for independence and British soldiers on that fateful evening of March 5, 1770, in Boston.

Walter Sundiata
Feb 235 min read


BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Mansa Musa — From the Mali Empire to the American Story
Before America was envisioned, before 1776, before the founding of Jamestown...
There was Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire, who presided over one of the most powerful and sophisticated nations in history. Understanding his remarkable legacy profoundly reshapes our perception of American history.

Walter Sundiata
Feb 116 min read


More Than a Ranking
When U.S. News & World Report named KIPP Indy Legacy High one of the top ten public high schools in Indianapolis, many of us were surprised, but also deeply proud. For a school that opened its doors in 2019, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with schools that have been around for generations is proof of something powerful: what’s possible when young people in 46218 are surrounded by a school community that believes in us and invests in our future.

Indianapolis Recorder
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Here’s What You Need To Know About Critical Race Theory
A quick guide to the strain of thought that mostly exists at the highest levels of higher education By Maya Pottiger | Word In Black |...

Word In Black
Jun 27, 20212 min read
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