October 12, 2025
WISDOMBEARERS:  A Study of Proverb Use and Values Among African American Elders

WISDOMBEARERS:  A Study of Proverb Use and Values Among African American Elders

By: Huberta Jackson-LowmanJustin WilliamsChrista JohnsonStephanie BarnesJasmine PlummerEarnestine RichardsonFlorida A&M University ABSTRACT This study investigated knowledge and use of proverbs, values associated with proverb use, and proverb prioritization among Afrikan American elders 60 years of age and older. Forty elders living in retirement homes in the southeastern part of the country […]

Trump’s Presidential White Oligarchic Evil-State: Not An Aberration

Trump’s Presidential White Oligarchic Evil-State: Not An Aberration

The Trump regime that is directed and defined by billionaire privilege, white supremacy, racial dehumanization, and opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion is not an aberration. It is, in fact, a faithful reflection and extension of the Western Grand Narrative. The Western Grand Narrative is the overarching historical story that […]

Policy Efforts To Combat Systemic Racism and Racial Discrimination

Policy Efforts To Combat Systemic Racism and Racial Discrimination

United Nations Permanent Forum of People of African Descent International Civil Society Working Group The Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent Theme # 2: “Policy efforts to combat systemic racism and racial discrimination” In 2021, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 75/314, which formally operationalized the Permanent […]