How Can Schools Teach Hard Histories?
Teaching students about injustice, resistance, and the long fight for civil and human rights isn’t easy—but it’s essential. These “hard histories” include moments of pain, courage, and profound change. When […]
The Women’s Political Council: The Hidden Force Behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama. Her arrest for violating segregation laws heightened public awareness of […]
Civic Engagement: Voting in 2024
Navigating election season can feel overwhelming. Here are some resources to help you plan to vote.  Start by adding these important dates to your calendar as reminders to vote in […]
70 Years after Brown v. Board
This year, for Power to Inspire, The Center will present a multimedia performance dedicated to the historic Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas Supreme Court ruling and its impact […]
LGBTQ Institute Programs Impact the Future of the Workplace and Grassroots Advocacy
This summer, The LGBTQ Institute selected sixteen people nationally, ages 16 to 30, to participate in its new Youth Advocacy Fellowship program. Over the next year, the Institute will connect […]
The Center hosts inaugural Teaching Fellowship presented by R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation
Authors: Kate Moore & Nicole Moore  Being an educator today is challenging work. Over the past few years, we have seen states across the nation pass legislation around “divisive […]
Delta Airlines and the Evers FamilyÂ
Leading up to this year’s Power to Inspire, The Center has facilitated several interviews with Reena Evers-Everette, Executive Director of The Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute and daughter of PTI honoree Mrs. […]
Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month: Acknowledging Significant Figures in Cultural Progress
Each year, September 15 – October 15 is marked as Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month. This is a time to appreciate and celebrate Hispanic and Latine communities’ cultures, histories, and […]
Civic Engagement: Voting in Midterm Elections
By: Hillary Olsen It’s time to prepare for the 2022 midterms and let your voice be heard! The midterm elections are one of the most talked about elections in the […]
Disability Pride and Advocating for Access
By: Lissie Cox During July, Disability Pride month, we celebrate the efforts of thousands who organized for decades to create the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is also a moment […]