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. …
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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…
Wake Up America! Black Children In Low Income Communities Are Being Negatively Impacted by Gentrification.
In this country we turn a blind eye to a lot of the challenges Black children face. Unfortunately, many of these challenges begin in failing schools primarily located in lower income communities. In Atlanta, there are a lot of questions and conversations about the state of public education for Black children and school closures . In order for us to…
Another Decade Is Passing and Black Children Are Still Suffering in Public Schools!
Teaching and learning may be taking place in some inner-city school districts, but how effective is it? Based on the growing number of Black boys who aren’t reaching graduation and success thereafter, it is not as impactful as it could be. This seems to be the case in Atlanta where parents and residents are on opposite sides of how impactful…