Corina Perez is a teacher at AF University Prep High. My story is so close to the stories of so many others I’ve heard before.  As a 14-year-old…

“New year, new you.” Many of us embrace this philosophy each December 31. On January 6, the promise of a brighter new year ahead became ever…

Representation matters. So does ensuring children know the vital history that led us to today. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday,…

It’s tempting to skip right over reflecting on 2020 and fast forward directly to 2021 and the promise of brighter days ahead. But the truth is that…

We are horrified by the attack in Washington, D.C. –as our elected representatives were engaged in the process of validating the electoral college…

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we know everyone is getting ready to take part in their special holiday traditions. One of our favorite…

Every season is a great season for reading, but there’s something about this time of year that makes it extra special. Maybe it’s the warm…

I have admired this organization for a long time. My admiration began when my dear friend Dacia Toll launched Amistad Academy in 1999. It continued…