Feb 10, 2025 | History, Leadership, Sustainability
This Black History Month, the spotlight shines on Black leaders transforming the sustainability landscape. Across industries, these innovators are redefining environmental justice, sustainable development, and equity. From business leaders to global policymakers,...
Feb 10, 2025 | Arts + Culture, History
Art aficionados still have time to view a nationally touring exhibition featuring 68 works connected to the late David C. Driskell, renowned for his work establishing African-American art as a distinct field of study. The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum...
Feb 3, 2025 | Books, Higer Education, History
Five years ago, I wanted to create a public space for educators to hear the voices of teachers, students, parents, and professors about how they have conceptualized and taught Black history. I also wanted to highlight Black history education strategies and resources...
Feb 3, 2025 | Books, Business, History
In late 1966, at the height of the Civil Rights movement, George E. Johnson, the founder and CEO of the Johnson Products Company (JPC), was one of the most successful Black entrepreneurs in America. After starting the Chicago-based, Black haircare company JPC with a...
Jan 27, 2025 | History, Leadership, Women
In a historic ceremony that marked a watershed moment for Oregon politics, Janelle Bynum was sworn in on Saturday as the state’s first Black member of Congress in a ceremony at the Oregon State University-Cascades campus. Judge Raymond Crutchley administered the...
