Black History Month Feature:   Ella Baker Today’s feature is Ella Baker! Without her, organizations like SNCC and SCLC wouldn’t have made nearly the impact it had. She is, undeniably, one of the greatest human beings to ever walk this earth.

It’s Black History Month!! It’s time to celebrate black history in all its facets. Let this month serve as a symbolic platform for our community to celebrate our culture, contribution, and history. To kick off Black History month, UMN presents a month long ode to the figures that have contributed to the civil rights and…

Remembering the Remarkable Author, Ann Petry —By Arlene Davis-Rudd— The month of February has come, again. During this month, this writer has always looked forward to our Nation celebrating outstanding Black Americans who have achieved and accomplished their highest goals throughout their lifetimes. Award-winning author and writer Ann Petry, a Connecticut native, happens to be one…