Category: BIPOC History

  • Diversity In The Classroom: Leaders in STEM

    The article introduces 15 STEM pioneers of Black, African, and Caribbean heritage, highlighting their significant contributions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, alongside resources for further exploration.

  • Diversity In the Classroom: Legacy of Frederick Douglass and Paul Lawrence Dunbar

    Frederick Douglass and Paul Lawrence Dunbar, key figures in American history, significantly contributed to advocacy, literature and civil rights through their powerful writings and eloquent speeches.

  • Diversity in the Classroom: T’Challa to Steel

    The article offers a selection of comic books featuring Black characters, from mainstream publishers, presenting ideas for their use in educational discussions and accompanying resources.

  • Sports Washing: Russia, China, Qatar

    The phenomenon of “sports washing”, using sport events to divert attention from political controversies, is noticeable at Olympics and World Cups in China, Russia, and Qatar.

  • TDIH: Miles Morales Changes the Animation Narratives for Good

    Spider-Man, Miles Morales, in comics and the film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” revolutionized superhero representation, offering innovative teaching resources and emphasizing diversity in storytelling.

  • Cultural Appropriation and Branding

    The use of tribal names in branding can foster cultural appreciation and economic opportunities, but also risks perpetuating stereotypes and eroding cultural integrity.