EVENTS
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NATIONAL BLACK MINDS MATTER SUMMIT
October 2 – October 4
In an era where the quest for knowledge and the pursuit of academic excellence are more critical than ever, the National Black Minds Matter Summit seeks to address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the educational journey of Black students. This vital summit aims to foster an inclusive dialogue, shedding light on the entire spectrum of educational experiences from early childhood through high-school, from traditional public schools to microschools.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
As we promote education freedom and equality for our students, we also promote life-long learning. We hope this curated book list will enhance your life, challenge your ideas and beliefs, and promote your personal development.
CHARTER SCHOOLS AND THEIR ENEMIES
By Thomas Sowell
The black-white educational achievement gap -- so much discussed for so many years – has already been closed by black students attending New York City's charter schools. This might be expected to be welcome news. But it has ...
VOICES OF DETERMINATION
By Kevin Chavous
Voices of Determination tells the stories of ten children who overcame extraordinarily difficult circumstances to get an education and end the cycle of generational poverty. It debunks the myth that children are victims of ci...
FACES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WELL
By Derrick Bell
The noted civil rights activist uses allegory and historical example to present a radical vision of the persistence of racism in America. These essays shed light on some of the most perplexing and vexing issues of our day: af...
IN THE MATTER OF COLOR | RACE & THE AMERICAN LEGAL PROCESS: THE COLONIAL PERIOD
By A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.
Recommended for anyone interested in the history of education and legal system. Focusing on the actions and attitudes of the courts, legislatures, and public servants in six colonies, Judge Higginbotham shows ways in which...
SELF TAUGHT: AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION IN SLAVERY AND FREEDOM
By Heather Andrea Williams
In this previously untold story of African American self-education, Heather Andrea Williams moves across time to examine African Americans' relationship to literacy during slavery, during the Civil War, and in the first decade…
