When I arrived in the East Bay in early July from New York City to press on with our brother Dirk’s legacy, this month’s mayoral and school board elections were squarely top of mind for many who care about children and their futures. In fact, Oakland’s youth was excited, because thanks to Measure QQ –…
GUEST VOICE: Healing Collective Trauma through SEL
Schools shootings have become all too common place. How can SEL (Social Emotional Learning) help us heal?
SOLD OUT: Join us for the 2022 Black Excellence Awards Tomorrow on YouTube
In a year of devastating loss within our community – our founder Dirk and our peerless advocate Rachel Willis Henry, among others – we are honoring their spirit and endless drive for our Black children with tomorrow’s 2022 Black Excellence Awards. It’s a time where we will hold space for their memory and legacy by…
Tomorrow may be the Biggest Event of the Year. JOIN US at the Oakland Candidate Forum.
One of the central tenets of this blog, and our organization overall, lies within our unwavering conviction that representative authenticity matters. This may sound like a loaded term, but inherent within it are a few critical concepts: Representation isn’t token, and it certainly isn’t transactional. Intentions matter. A seat at the table is not enough. …
Announcing the 4th Annual Black Excellence Awards
Join us on Thursday, October 6th, at the Kapor Center to celebrate the 4th Annual Black Excellence Awards. We will be honoring Oakland’s Black Sheroes and Heroes in Education and celebrating the life and legacy of our beloved Dirk Tillotson. From 5-6 p.m., we will have a happy hour, allowing the community to mingle and network.…