After wrapping up a happy hour for BMEs, I stopped in my tracks and replayed the words that were still ringing in my ears, “This is a space and place where you can be yourself and...Read More
Category: Equity in Education
What Challenges Are Black Teachers Facing
While walking the halls, interacting with faculty, and teaching in the classroom, Black educators have a mountain of obstacles to face within their profession. But because they are in a position to shape the minds and...Read More
Building Strong Relationships With Your Child’s Teachers
A Post-Pandemic Guide to Building Strong Relationships With Your Child’s Teachers Learning Heroes was blessed to welcome Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner for CommunityBuild Ventures LLC and ex-math teacher, on their Facebook Live. Check out the video...Read More
What is Equity-Centered Facilitation?
Have you ever felt like your role as a black male educator has been diminished by society? Do you feel like you’re called to manage behaviors of students rather than shape their minds? Are you one...Read More
Self Care And Healing For Black Male Educators
Navigating generations of structural and institutionalized systems of racism is an exhausting experience for Black communities and educators. Prioritizing self-care for community healing is an essential practice for preventing burnout and other negative mental health outcomes...Read More
From the Senior Partner – June 2021 Edition
I like vacation a lot. Fun, sun and heat rash. In actuality, I like traveling and exploring more than laying up on a beach eating cheetos. That said, I always seem to procrastinate when it comes...Read More