Join us on this Juneteenth holiday to hear from the Legend, champion and phenomenal woman, Mrs. Oral Lee Brown! We will chop it up on many topics including her connection to Dirk, the ultimate promise, her legacy today, and her future plans for the youth of East Oakland. Come celebrate with us LIVE on Monday, June 20th at 2 p.m. PST/5 p.m. EST, on YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter as we keep the conversation going!
Coron Brinson
The Legend, Champion and Phenomenal woman, Mrs. Oral Lee Brown
by Coron Brinson Our Connection I am so excited to continue our series of highlighting women in Oakland who are doing the work of educating our youth and shedding light on the impact of school closures on Oakland youth and communities. In this piece, I’m highlighting the fabulous and phenomenal —Mrs. Oral Lee Brown. As…
Meet Oakland Educator Roberta Parker
Meet Oakland Educator Roberta Parker and learn about her journey and commitment to Black education in Oakland.
Reflections from the 2022 EdLoc National Convening.
by Coron Brinson I arrived in Houston, Texas on Tuesday afternoon on April 6th at William P. Hobby Airport. It’s my first time in this city though I’m no stranger to other parts of the state like Dallas. Of course, for those who know me, I was rocking my Atlanta Braves gear because my hometown’s…
Remembering Dirk on MLK Day
Remembering Dirk on MLK Day. “Our goal is to create a beloved community and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives”