Upholding Intellectual Freedom: The Fight Against Book Bans
What is the book ban? Many parents are calling for schools to remove certain books from curriculums and school libraries as the themes make them uncomfortable and don’t align with their own personal views. Books in the classroom are…
Saving our Children: Unveiling the Segregation of New Jersey Schools
“While NJ is the most diverse state…when it comes to schools it’s also the most segregated place.” This quote comes from Javier Robles, president of the Latino Action Network of New Jersey (LAN). LAN, in collaboration with other organizations…
There are 300 Ukrainian Orphans & 200 American Families that need your help
The Lesniak Institute joined Ukrainecare300 at the Summit on Solutions for Ukrainian Orphans with American Families. Ukrainecare300 is a coalition of parents, volunteers, and advocates whose mission is to engage lawmakers and the media, ultimately to create a discussion…
Federal Supreme Court vs. State Supreme Court
Delving deeper into the roles of the supreme courts at the federal and state level. Understandably there is a cloud of confusion surrounding the difference between the Federal Supreme Court and the State Supreme Court. You might find yourself…
From Bars to Better Lives: Why New Jersey Needs Comprehensive Reentry Support
5,300 inmates were released from New Jersey prisons in 2020 following the threat of the pandemic. 5,300 individuals are now out in the world needing homes and jobs while learning how to be productive members of society. These individuals…
5 Inventors You Should Know About: Touching Base on Black Success
Throughout history, black individuals often lose the credit and recognition that comes with their amazing work. These roadblocks they face determine whether they see success or failure, due to the discrimination African Americans faced in the United States. It…
Breaking Barriers: How Brown v. Board of Education Revolutionized America’s Pursuit of Equality
On this day in history in 1954, the United States Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking ruling in the case of Brown v. Board of Education. In a unanimous decision, the court declared that racial segregation in public schools was…
Exploring the NJ State House: A Journey Through History, Architecture, and Civic Engagement
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to visit the place where all important decisions are made? The New Jersey State House can seem intimidating at first, but once you’re there, you’ll find it’s not as intimidating as it…
Increasing the Black Women’s Voice Through Advocacy
Black women have such a powerful and graceful force. They have led many political and social movements while leading their community. Centuries later they still worked to abolish numerous difficulties Black women were facing in their communities. Equal and…
Labor day: The fight for a day off
In the late nineteenth century, labor activists took to the streets to make their contributions to America’s strength known. These activists wanted the day to be a federal holiday for a day of rest. The true meaning of Labor…