The Harlem Renaissance was a legendary era of Black creativity. Harlem served as a mecca for an explosion of self-expression through poetry, music, and activism.

The Education Equity Action Plan Coalition (EEAPC) announced the launch of its pilot program for the Black Studies curriculum in New York City Public Schools, with plans to implement it citywide in the fall of 2023.

Amid a nationwide debate over the importance of teaching African American history in schools, one coalition is pushing back —one state at a time.

The group calls itself the EEAP Coalition, a movement that not only is history-making in its scope but also will serve as a blueprint for adoption at public schools across the country.