In 1957, at just 15 years old, Dorothy Counts walked through hatred with her head held high.

As one of the first Black students to integrate Harry Harding High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, she faced daily harassment, threats, and isolation — yet she kept walking.

This is what courage looks like. This is what strength looks like. This is what history looks like.

Her steps helped pave the way for future generations to sit in classrooms that once tried to shut them out.

We honor her bravery. We remember her resilience. We continue the walk.

A photo celebrating more than 100 new attorneys and staff joining the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is going viral, but not for the reason officials intended. The image, shared by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, has sparked widespread criticism after many social media users pointed to the apparent lack of Black attorneys among the new hires. Critics have questioned how a division tasked with enforcing the nation's anti-discrimination laws can effectively represent communities facing racial discrimination if its own workforce appears to lack diversity.

Who were the immigrants in Texas in the 1820s? My students said the same groups as today. They were wrong. Anglo Americans were legally invited into Mexican territory under empresario grants, and then proceeded to ignore Mexican laws, refuse to speak Spanish, and refuse to convert to Catholicism as required. Mexico considered them an immigration problem. And they were right. Those same immigrants, with the full backing of the US government, eventually took Texas from Mexico entirely. That’s not Manifest Destiny. That’s the whole story.

Did you know the voice behind one of Saturday morning TV's earliest Black female superheroes was a trailblazing Black actress? In 1977, she voiced Astraea in Space Sentinels, one of the first Black female superheroes to appear on Saturday morning television. Astraea wasn't just another member of the team—she was intelligent, fearless, and possessed the incredible ability to transform into virtually any animal on Earth. Dee's confident, commanding performance helped make Astraea a memorable hero for an entire generation. But that wasn't her only contribution to animation. Dee also voiced Venus in Rickety Rocket (1979–1980), one of the earliest Saturday morning cartoons centered around a predominantly Black cast of young space adventurers. At a time when Black children rarely saw themselves reflected in animation, Rickety Rocket quietly broke new ground. Her talents extended far beyond the recording booth. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Dee Timberlake appeared in popular television series including Kojak, McCloud, That's My Mama, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Dallas, and Hill Street Blues. While many recognized her face from television, countless children knew her only by the strength and warmth of her voice. Dee Timberlake may not be a household name today, but her work helped pave the way for the Black actresses and voice artists who followed. She proved that representation isn't just about who appears on screen—it's also about whose voice brings those characters to life. Some heroes wear capes. Others work behind the microphone. 🎙️ Did you grow up watching Space Sentinels or Rickety Rocket? What other forgotten Black voice actors deserve their flowers? Let us know in the comments! 📖 Love discovering hidden Black history and the pioneers who shaped entertainment? Join our subscriber community for more untold stories, rare photos, and cultural milestones. And don't forget to grab Mom, I Want to Know Your Story to preserve your own family's legacy for generations to come.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said “no foul play” before the autopsy was final, then asked the public for photos of “alleged altercations.” Make it make sense. As a crisis communicator, I break down four fumbles in the Nolan Wells investigation. And thank God for @attorneycrump 🖤🙏🏽

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Vigilant education leads to pressuring our elected officials to protect our sacred right to vote.

Call, write, make yourself obnoxious. The November midterms are a referendum on democracy. You can be sure every trick will be used to impede, complicate, delegitimize and thwart.

DO NOT CAPITULATE.

Tell every person you know about the “quiet period” and make it a regular conversation topic. Vigilant education. Tireless motivation. Consistent activation. We can and must #protectthevote