Today President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump to begin to discuss the transition between their two presidencies. These men could not be more different in terms of their backgrounds, policies, lifestyles and beliefs. But, the peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of American democracy. So, President Obama will respect tradition and the rule of law and hand…
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Is Your Child Being Taught Black History?
I asked them who was the first Black president. They eagerly and confidently responded, “Dr. King!”. I was extremely shocked and caught off guard by their answer, for multiple reasons. At the moment I was leading a discussion at a primarily African American, after-school program, on the South side of Chicago. But it wasn’t just the South side of Chicago.…