Literary Blackface: The Case for Diverse Authors in the Classroom

To celebrate Black History Month, Barnes and Noble, in partnership with Penguin Random House (PRH), announced their plan to reissue copies of classic novels with covers featuring people of color. The “Diverse Editions“ campaign was met with criticism and skepticism, with some critics calling it “literary blackface”.

News, EducationNina GrotchFebruary 26, 2020English and Language Arts, curriculum, Black History, representation, intersectionality, literature

What is Reproductive Justice?

Abortion bans in Georgia and Alabama are the latest attempts in a long line of assaults on the rights of women and people who can get pregnant to control their own bodies. Reproductive Justice provides a framework to protect our communities.

Human Rights, NewsNikki BambauerMay 23, 2019women's rights, LGBTQ rights, transgender rights, civil rights, reproductive rights, reproductive justice, United States, abortion, intersectionality