Uchechi Okereke-BeshelWhat does this Juneteenth mean to You?On June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas finally heard the news that they had been freed by Federal Law two and a half years earlier…Jun 19, 2020Jun 19, 2020
Uchechi Okereke-BeshelImmigrants Speak: Close Encounters with the Police- “The Talk.”A few bad apples….? I don’t think so.Jun 10, 2020Jun 10, 2020
Uchechi Okereke-BeshelImmigrants Speak: George Floyd on My Mind by Kelechi K.The names runoff our tongues as if written into a dirge — Amadou Diallo, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Sandra…Jun 9, 2020Jun 9, 2020
Uchechi Okereke-BeshelImmigrants Speak: Close Encounters with Police by Ukelina BI have had very traumatic experiences with the cops. On one occasion, my wife told me as I got ready to leave for work she did not think I…Jun 8, 2020Jun 8, 2020
Uchechi Okereke-BeshelImmigrants Speak: Close Encounters with Police by K. C. EsomIn September 2019, I was driving my family back from a beautiful vacation in Toronto, Canada I was pulled over by NYPD. 4 police vehicles…Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
Uchechi Okereke-BeshelBlack Lives Matter: Speak Up by David EThey had a competent President for 8 years, that worked tirelessly to be the President of the entire country. Now they know and see the…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Uchechi Okereke-BeshelWriting During a PandemicIn these days of a pandemic, teaching writing and writing itself has taken a different turn. Especially for those whose writing occurred…Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Uchechi Okereke-BeshelThe Lessons of the Purple CrayonHave you ever heard the story of Harold and the Purple Crayon? Crockett Johnson’s book is now 65 years old and still dispersing toddler…Mar 2, 2020Mar 2, 2020