Articles

Centering liberation in the practices educators already engage with is an essential aspect to achieve a just world.

For the youngest of the original Freedom Riders who boarded buses in 1961, the quest for justice continues.

A renowned scholar and educator explains social justice education and highlights its role in actively countering injustice and helping to build an inclusive democracy for the benefit of all.

An educator’s message motivated by personal unresolved grief leads to the creation of a safe space for intensive, interactive learning about racism and honest U.S. history.

In this hostile learning environment created by censorship and book bans, these LFJ book reviews encourage us all to keep reading—and writing—to counter the narratives that have historically excluded diverse perspectives.

Racial stereotypes and myths persist only with our continuous active consent—in the stories we teach and tell, and those we don’t. And the price we pay for this is monumental.

The celebration of Pride and Juneteenth offers an opportunity for reflection on intersecting identities and highlights the need to support and make space for Black LGBTQ youth.

At the birthplace of Juneteenth, residents urge us to engage with honest history to build a just society.

As the academic year winds down, mental health professionals remind us to connect with young people and embrace community care.