People who felt like the black sheep of the family growing up form lifelong habits as a result of never feeling like they fit in. Some people fit in so perfectly with their families that it’s almost ...

Oscar Night, exactly a month ago, was a proud moment for African-American actors. A Life Achievement award to Sidney Poitier; Best Actor laurels to Denzel Washington; and the Best Actress statue to ...

While previous research has focused primarily on anti-Black racism in predominantly white spaces, a study led by DeMarcus Jenkins, assistant professor of education (educational leadership) in the Penn ...

Some Black youth feel less safe when they visit predominantly white areas of their city, a new study in Columbus has found. And it was those Black kids who spent the most time in white-dominated areas ...

School connectedness—the degree to which students feel part of their school community—influences more than grades. For Black students, it's a protective factor against depression and aggressive ...

Nationally touring recording artist and creative leader Akeylah Simone is introducing her powerful new single, “Black Women Feel No Pain,” a cinematic R&B protest ballad centered on strength, ...

The death of Professor Jason Arday has left many of us with a profound sense of sadness. For Black academics in particular, ...

Relationship building and creating a sense of belonging for people from all backgrounds has always been at the forefront of my values. To me, belonging means feeling valued, respected and included. It ...