Aisha Dukuly of the EdLanta Student Coalition is the author of this article.
Tag: Black History Month
I Teach Black History to Make Social Change in America.
Each year, there are teachers who focus on going beyond simply celebrating Black history. However, there are even fewer schools that actual have a curriculum or lessons that we teach to our youth how to deconstruct racism. I happen to be one of of those teachers. I’m fortunate to be teaching at a school that supports teaching Black history 365…
3 Things Your School Should Be Doing to Ensure Equity for Black Boys!
Black boys need equity in their public schools, especially since Black boys are the highest percentage in the school to prison pipeline. Equity allows Black boys to be treated the same by having access to highly enriched educational resources. It’s refreshing to see in schools across America that the conversation on Black boys and equity in public schools is growing. …
There Are Just Some Things in Black History That Shouldn’t Be Repeated; But Unfortunately It’s Happening.
Over 60 years ago, Black children in Little Rock Central High made a mark in history by integrating the school. However, In 2020 Black boys in public schools from Little Rock and all across America still aren’t getting an equitable education. I am sure that having many public schools failing Black boys isn’t why brave youth in the 1960s and…
#MyBlackHistory Is a Shoutout to the Grandparents That Help Raise and Advocate for Kids
To commemorate Black History Month, Education Post is featuring stories from parents, students and educators that connect past to present in the continued fight for better schools for Black communities using #MyBlackHistory. Both my maternal and paternal great grandmothers ironically have the same first names, Lillie: Lillie G. Hurst and Lillie Young. During my years as a public school…
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Are Essential to #MyBlackHistory
To commemorate Black History Month, Education Post is featuring stories from parents, students and educators that connect past to present in the continued fight for better schools for Black communities using #MyBlackHistory. People have different reasons for why they choose to attend a historically Black college. For some, it’s about legacy—a grandparent, auntie, sister or father attended an HBCU…