David Ledbetter the third child of eight. He has made it his mission to excel throughout his academic career. David is the Co Founder of “Imagine This”, a Carolina Youth Coalition Scholars and Myers Park High School student. He attributes success to one of his favorite quotes, “Be the change you wish to see in the world!” David knew at…
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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…
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…