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A Love Letter to Black Parents in American Schools

September 14, 2020
by Rann Miller
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Shortly after I proposed to my wife, our parents threw us an engagement party. There were a few standout moments from that day; my wife in her beautiful yellow sundress, it was the hottest day of the year, and a conversation my...

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The Center for Black Educator Development: Freedom Schools & Freedom Summer – A Way to Address Inequity In Our Schools

August 11, 2019
by Sharif El-Mekki
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All that is good and accomplished in the world takes work. Everything else is jive. -Haki Madhubuti  We launched the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) to humbly and courageously address local and national needs:...

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Do You Want to Elevate the Teaching Profession and Improve Achievement Levels of All Students? Then, Diversify Our Teachers.

May 28, 2019
by Association of American Educators Foundation
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May 22, 2019 The Honorable Betsy DeVosSecretaryU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20202 Dear Secretary DeVos, America’s schoolchildren and the adults who serve them face numerous...

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Parents, Here Are Some Great Books for Your Children – Especially White Children.

March 20, 2019
by Nosakhere Griffin-El
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When we discuss Black History, many people begin at the enslavement era. Starting the history of Black people from the aforementioned limits how young people will view the agency of people of African descent. However, if we start...

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8 African Books for Your Children to Appreciate Black History in Every Month

February 5, 2019
by Nosakhere Griffin-El
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For the first week of Black History Month, The Reading Renaissance Campaign focuses on the theme of Africana history and culture. The books reviewed for this week provide a rich content for young readers to develop an...

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Despite Massive Inequities, I Am Pursuing Black Literacy

January 16, 2019
by Maye-gan Brown
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As a college junior that has had to navigate the daily obstacle course of a predominately white institution (PWI) as well as a declared English major that has had to succumb to the yearly syllabus with the writings of...

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30 Books That Inspire Black Boys to Be Creative and Build Their Dreams

September 8, 2018
by Nosakhere Griffin-El
16 min read
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“Black boys need to physically see positive images of themselves reflected back at them in children’s books.” Two years ago, I walked into a bookstore searching for a birthday gift for a young Black boy. When I approached a...

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There Is No U.S. History Without Black History

March 6, 2018
by Sharif El-Mekki
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This time of year, I tell students that Black History Month is a special time for celebration and reflection, but conversations about the role people of color have played in American history need to be ongoing all year. These...

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Crafting Mirrors Where Black Kids Can See Themselves

February 28, 2018
by Sharif El-Mekki
9 min read
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This interview was originally published in Edutopia for Black History Month. The theme of Black History Month this year is “The Crisis in Black Education.” The scope of the crisis is considerable: Results from the National...

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