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By Glenn Singleton—September 18, 2025 A Letter to the Educational Leaders of This Country Greetings and gratitude as we begin another academic year of leadership, teaching, and supporting families shadowed by unprecedented scrutiny. My Nana Helen once told me, “Glenn,...

By Glenn Singleton—August 30, 2025 Labor Day is often celebrated as a holiday won by workers who organized, marched, and demanded safer conditions and fair wages. However, the story of America’s labor movement is incomplete and does not acknowledge who was left out....

By Glenn Singleton—May 28, 2025 In the United States, every May is recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time dedicated to honoring the immense contributions, histories, and cultures of AAPI communities. And as we celebrate, we...

By Glenn Singleton—February 24, 2025 There’s a movement happening right now—one that is working to erase, rewrite, and reframe Black history in America. From banning books to gutting school curriculums, we are witnessing a concerted effort to silence the truth about...

By Glenn Singleton—December 27, 2024 The 2024 presidential election will be remembered for its historical significance and what it revealed about the ongoing struggles with race and gender in America. Kamala Harris’s candidacy as the first Black and Asian American...

By Glenn Singleton—October 14, 2024 As we close out Latine Heritage Month, it’s important to remember that celebrating and acknowledging the rich racial diversity within the Latine community should extend throughout the year. This diversity frequently goes...

By Glenn Singleton—October 31, 2023 Deep-seated racial inequalities exist in every facet of society, from business and education to healthcare and entertainment. These disparities show up in many ways - machine learning bias, uneven healthcare outcomes, and limited...

By Glenn Singleton—July 3, 2023 At the heart of the Courageous Conversation® mission to transform systems are the powerful legacies of trailblazing racial justice icons Bayard Rustin and Alice Walker, whose tireless advocacy continues to guide our path toward racial...

By Glenn Singleton—June 15, 2023 Taking a national pause to mark the end of chattel slavery in the United States invites a Courageous Conversation® about the enduring campaign for freedom and racial justice in this imperfect union. The Juneteenth National Independence...