George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver Early Years George Carver was born enslaved sometime in 1861 (his exact birth date is unknown). As a very young child, he was kidnapped with his mother to be sold to another enslaver. His original enslaver, Moses Carver, tracked him down and brought him back to his home, but they were never…
G.I. Bill Benefits Denied to Black Veterans
What Were the G.I. Bill Benefits? The G.I. Bill Benefits were meant to help support World War II veterans successfully return to civilian life, but Black veterans found it difficult to access their benefits. On June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, aka the GI Bill, to provide a variety…
Anti-Trans Legislation: What the Bills Actually Do
What Is Anti-Trans Legislation, and What Does It Target? Anti-trans legislation refers to bills that restrict transgender people’s rights and access to care, and it has targeted gender-affirming medical care for minors at an accelerating rate since 2021. NBC News reported that in 2021 there were a total of 191 anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed, and 153…
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
What Does MMIWG Stand For? MMIWG stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The sheer volume of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls is a travesty of incredible proportions, effecting both the United States and Canada. A study done by the Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHU) in 2016 showed that 5,712 cases…
Standing Rock Protests and the Dakota Access Pipeline
The Standing Rock Sioux Nation and the Dakota Access Pipeline What is the Dakota Access Pipeline? The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) is a stretch of 1,172 miles of underground pipeline that starts in North Dakota, crosses through South Dakota and Iowa, and ends in Illinois. This pipeline moves 570,000 barrels (1 barrel = 42 gallons)…