Antonio L. EllisAntonio L. EllisOpinionAn Open Letter to Caleb Wilson: A Call for Brotherhood Without BrutalityWe must acknowledge that hazing is not a rite of passage, it is a betrayal of our values. Those who engage in hazing do so not out of love or tradition but out of a perverse need to dominate, to validate their own suffering by inflicting it upon others.March 10, 2025OpinionHow Trump's Plan to Close the Department of Education Threatens Special EducationDonald J. Trump's proposal to close the Department of Education represents a dramatic shift that could have devastating consequences for special education services in the United States.November 14, 2024OpinionWhat if Emmett Till Did Not Stutter?Emmett Till was a young boy with dreams, fears, and a stuttering disability.August 6, 2024Opinion70 Years Later: Black Students with Disabilities Post-Brown v. Board of EducationIt is crucial to reflect on the Brown v. Board of Education decision's complex legacy, particularly its unintended negative impact on special education services for Black children.May 30, 2024OpinionRuling on Texas School's Hair Policies: A Setback for Diversity and InclusionBy centering the narratives of individuals who have been marginalized and silenced, we can raise awareness, build solidarity, and galvanize collective action to challenge systemic inequities and promote social change.March 5, 2024OpinionAccessibility and Belonging: Cornerstones of Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe contend that accessibility and belonging are not mere add-ons to the DEI conversation; they are central to its success.October 22, 2023OpinionThe Resilient Voice of Justice: The Role of the Black Church in Response to the Affirmative Action RulingThe Black Church's role is not merely a historical relic but a dynamic and critical force for change.September 14, 2023OpinionDismantling Disproportionality in Special Education through Archeology of Self FrameworkStudents of color continue to be identified for special education services at higher rates than their white peers.September 28, 2022Page 1 of 1
