Mainstream media carries a tradition of depicting Black Americans negatively. Gwinnett County, Georgia is in the midst of a major school board election. It’s major because generations of Black and Brown children in the largest school district in Georgia will be impacted. Recently, I asked several high school seniors in Gwinnett what’s at stake if residents don’t get out to…
Covid Ain’t Over . . . So What’s Next?
So, I was a little sick. Sorry I missed you. But I came back to share that despite President #45 declaring victory over Covid, it ain’t going nowhere no time soon. No vaccine or cure is coming to save any of us in the near future. With that being said, what do the regular folks living on planet earth do in the…
Making a Seat at the Table for Black Students!
Black citizens across America are speaking out against injustices happening within every area of America. Although we’re talking about improving social dynamics by ending systemic racism not everyone has a seat at the table. Everyone is at the table about improving educational outcomes for Black students except for Black students. If senators, elected officials, and even Black women are reclaiming…
The Resurgence of a Playspace Brings Joy to Kids After Months of Closure
School choice continues to bring hope and partnerships to Atlanta communities. The resurgence of a playspace has brought joy to kids after months of closure. Students at Resurgence Hall in Atlanta are celebrating because they have a great new place to play. For months, representatives from Resurgence Hall, Delta Air Lines and KABOOM!, the nonprofit organization focused on ending playspace…
Teaching Black Boys to Be Kings Is Easier than Teaching Them to Be Thugs
Black male educator, Dr. Marc McMillan, is sharing with his Black boys. “We are Kings”, a phrase often used by Dr. McMillan as an affirmation for his Black male students. We are kings! We don’t have to wear pants below our waist, be unable to express our emotions, continue vicious cycles and end up in prison or dead. I want…
Public School Districts Are Struggling to Retain Black Teachers
It’s no shock to me that Black teachers are fleeing the field of education. We are treated horribly for many reasons. Reasons to include our advocacy for equitable outcomes for Black children. Black teachers are a threat to the status quo. Black teachers who consciously work to fill academic gaps and challenge the flawed systemic tactics in education used to…
We Don’t Give a [email protected] About Equity Initiatives Without Intentional Investment in Black Kids!
Closed mouths don’t get fed. That’s why fellow Chicago activist, Natasha Dunn, and I recently demanded that Chicago Public Schools adopt our Black Student Achievement Task Force to serve as a liaison between the district and our community—a thought partner and accountability arm in addressing and effectively mitigating obstacles facing our kids in schools. And guess what? After meeting with the Chief…