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Nineteen Fifty-Six Vol. 4 Issue 1

Nelson Mandela once said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” With the Fall 2023 Issue of Nineteen Fifty-Six, "Blackology" we wanted to highlight stories of Black Education from past, present and future. Focusing on the beautiful aspects of Black education but also he trials and hardships with it as well. Mostly we wanted to celebrate what it means to Black and Educated in an edition dedicated to Black educators, students and youth.

Nelson Mandela once said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” With the Fall 2023 Issue of Nineteen Fifty-Six, "Blackology" we wanted to highlight stories of Black Education from past, present and future. Focusing on the beautiful aspects of Black education but also he trials and hardships with it as well. Mostly we wanted to celebrate what it means to Black and Educated in an edition dedicated to Black educators, students and youth.

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things, but they’re not considered<br />

mainstream.”<br />

Yoosuf said she’s ready to see more<br />

representation in the media.<br />

“Don’t just throw us a bone and then<br />

take it away,” she said. “I think this is<br />

just the beginning. I think there’s so<br />

much that we can do when it comes to<br />

our stories. So, I feel optimistic, but<br />

I’m also cautiously optimistic.”<br />

(ABC/Gilles Mingasson)<br />

“I definitely want to see more<br />

minorities on screen. I want<br />

minorities to be making things.”<br />

(ABC/Gilles Mingasson)<br />

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