It is always wonderful to see From Prison Cells to PhD featured in the news and the article outlining three steps to helping justice-impacted citizens gain a second chance through new careers in STEM. Take a look at this article from The Hill at conta.cc/43XM6U7.

Maybe before trashing his former state, the senator could leave the comfort of Virginia and visit some Missouri communities. I think he’ll find a few that are not drug-ridden hellholes. And he might meet some immigrants who are making our state a better place to live.

Today, the Sharp End Heritage Committee dedicated a new historical marker on the African American Heritage Trail at the former Douglass H.S. Football Field, where Black student-athletes played until 1959. We must ensure this history remains part of our collective conscious.

For all those imperfect leaders out there, check out @PStieple's podcasts & other resources here: human-centeredleaders.com Peter draws on his extensive experience leading schools and districts as he interviews other leaders. He is building an important national network. UIC Center for Urban Education Leadership

Congratulations to our colleague, Dr. Donte Bernard (Donte Bernard, PhD), who was selected to receive the 2023 Inaugural Early Career Contributions to Diversity Science Award from APA’s Division 53 (Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology)!!!

Congratulations JR!

Enslavement did not “benefit” the enslaved. [watch the full video on Instagram or TikTok] #Florida #BlackHistory #RonDesantis #Slavery

Today James Baldwin would have turned 99 ❤️ His answer to the question, “Why must you always concentrate on color?” is the best answer I’ve ever heard. Must watch.

The Department of Black Studies at the University of Missouri, Columbia, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin on August 15, 2024. A Ph.D. by the start of the appointment is required.hr.missouri.edu/job-openings

The Michael A. Middleton Center for Race, Citizenship, and Justice is a community partner with Ragtag Cinema. Please come to a free screening and community discussion of Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power - Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7p.m. at Ragtag Cinema (10 Hitt Street).

If you didn’t get a chance to see this doc last night at Ragtag, you need to see it. The topics of disenfranchisement and representative local control were at the center of the film and are issues today. Thank you Brittany Hughes and Maurice Gipson for sharing your expertise.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Memorial Union S203 - Arvarh Strickland Room.

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Come out and hear local community members give TedX Talk on fostering an inclusive community. thebluenote.com/event/the-bold… Proceeds from the event will be used to support The Bold Academy!

“I had people in my corner that encouraged me and pushed me to ignore the background noise that said I can't do it. I wanted to be that person for somebody else.” Learn about Kristen Evans' ('22) work as a mentor for future Black female judicial clerks: law.missouri.edu/alumni-spotlig…

Join the Middleton Center on Friday September 20, 2024 at 5 p.m. in Memorial Union S203 or via zoom (Arvarh Strickland Room) to hear from Keenan Scott, II - playwright, poet and actor!

Republicans’ “anti-DEI” bill is a disgrace. On one hand, it says that racism doesn't exist. On the other hand, it says there’s rampant “reverse racism." This is the unserious work of the Republican Party. P.S. they should keep MLK’s name out their mouth.

Congratulations to Mizzou Law graduate Melesa Johnson, '14, who this month became the first Black woman to be elected as Jackson County, Mo. prosecutor: kshb.com/news/local-new…

An excellent educational opportunity that my son participated in last year to Hakusan. Please support this GoFundMe by donating or sharing—every bit of help makes a difference. gofund.me/b758fe04

Please join the Middleton Center TODAY for a Faculty Scholar Presentation with Dr. Rabia Gregory, University of Missouri; Rachel Brekhus, University of Missouri, and Dr. Crystal Lumpkins, University of Utah