@CenterBlackEd

Lifting Black students by developing highly-effective Black & fellow educators who incorporate Black culture & fight for justice. #WeNeedBlackTeachers

 Philadelphia, PA
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Joined September 2019
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‼️BIG NEWS‼️ The Center for Black Educator Development is now on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/centerblack… Follow us there for #BMEC2024 updates.
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Kurt Russell@kurtsenior_Aug 29
Such a humbling invitation to join these phenomenal educators on the main stage in Philadelphia. I’m honored to be part of a conversation addressing the current state of education and the next steps needed to shape its future. @CenterBlackEd
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Sharif El-Mekki@selmekkiMar 4
FYI @CenterBlackEd is co-hosting A Fuller Education — a free watch party + live fireside with Dr. Howard Fuller — with @theagenticinstitute on March 18. 5 PM CT: Watch the PBS documentary together. 6 PM CT: Dr. Fuller joins live. Free. Register: eventbrite.com/e/a-fuller-ed…

A Fuller Education — Watch Party & Fireside Discussion

Dr. Howard Fuller has spent a lifetime fighting for Black children. On March 18, we honor his legacy — and continue the work.

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Sharif El-Mekki@selmekki9 Nov 2025
We Ask Teachers To Work For Free. Students Pay The Bill via @forbes forbes.com/sites/taliamilgro… @Beyond100K @CenterBlackEd

We Ask Teachers To Work For Free. Students Pay The Bill

Unpaid student teaching, crushing debt, and lack of support mean too many people who dream to teach never get to. Students pay the price. Here's how to fix it.

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Latinos for Education@Latinos4Ed5 Oct 2025
Round two is here! Shouting out the educators in the second cohort of the AI in Education Leadership Catalyst—a 5-week learning journey co-led by @Latinos4Ed + @CenterBlackEd. Your vision is turning AI into real classroom impact. #ConWanasWeCan
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Spring Point Partners LLC@thespringpoint4 Jun 2025
Don't miss "The Future Is Now: From Juneteenth Onward" June 23rd @ The Hive, hosted by ember partners @PAEdDiversity & @CenterBlackEd honoring the legacy of Juneteenth while addressing the urgent challenges facing DEI efforts. Join them: paeddiversity.org/public-cal…
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edWeb.net@edwebnet5 Jun 2025
4 Key Strategies for Building the Black Educator Pipeline @CenterBlackEd home.edweb.net/strategies-fo…

4 Key Strategies for Building the Black Educator Pipeline - edWeb

When children have role models who look like them, who come from their culture and share their experiences, they tend to make a stronger connection with the teacher and the value of their education.

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Sharif El-Mekki@selmekki30 May 2025
We're charged with making safe, challenging, rewarding learning centers e'rywhere & Black teachers are instrumental to this! edpost.com/stories/start-bui… @edu_post @CenterBlackEd @AfricanaCarr @Robert_Simmons3 @Teacherishx @citizenstewart #WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlackTeacherPipeline
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Sharif El-Mekki@selmekki29 May 2025
E'ry Movement Needs a Soundtrack—Ours Is on Mute. But, groups like @MrChuckD @PublicEnemyFTP showed us the way! edpost.com/stories/every-mov… @edu_post @CenterBlackEd @etanthomas36 @Kaepernick7 @AfricanaCarr @karenhunter @yourrightscamp @Teacherishx @Robert_Simmons3 @ccoleiii
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Sharif El-Mekki@selmekki18 May 2025
What Malcolm X Taught Me About Education phillys7thward.org/2025/05/w… via @Teacherishx @Phillys7thWard @AfricanaCarr @TheBlkCabinet @BlackTeacherPro @BlkTeachCollab @CenterBlackEd

What Malcolm X Taught Me About Education - Philly's 7th Ward

Malcolm X would have turned 100 years old tomorrow, May 19, 2025. The reflections and honoring of Malcolm’s birthday and legacy is worldwide, and with it comes not only a moment of remembrance, but...

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O.J. Spivey
@OJPhilly14 May 2025
Still and all... #WeNeedBlackTeachers 🖤
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Sharif El-Mekki@selmekki10 May 2025
Black Boys Matter: Why Are They Disappearing From Schools? - Word In Black wordinblack.com/2025/04/blac…

Black Boys Matter: Why Are They Disappearing From Schools?

Despite rising attention to college and workforce gaps, Black male students continue to be pushed out of K-12 schools.

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Kurt Russell@kurtsenior_10 May 2025
Had the amazing opportunity to visit Sesame Street for Teacher Appreciation Week! Grateful to celebrate all the incredible teachers out there! Thank you for all you do! Photo credit: Brett Sims ⁦@sesamestreet⁩ ⁦@GoogleForEdu⁩ ⁦@CCSSO⁩
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Sharif El-Mekki@selmekki9 May 2025
5 Things You Can Do to Support Public Education Today - ⁦@WordInBlack⁩ ⁦@CenterBlackEd⁩ wordinblack.com/2025/05/5-th…

5 Things You Can Do to Support Public Education Today

Sharif El-Mekki of the Center for Black Educator Development says protecting schools is everyone’s duty, and he has a roadmap for doing it.

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Charles Randolph@CharlesRandolp39 May 2025
From @UMESNews to the Arlington Career Center, in VA-we are always supporting #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay #ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers @CenterBlackEd @UMESNAA
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Sharif El-Mekki@selmekki9 May 2025
Overcoming the Belief Gap & Trump's Attacks on Education youtu.be/_0qVqCyo980?si=pVhT… via @YouTube @edu_post
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O.J. Spivey
@OJPhilly9 May 2025
National Black Teacher Appreciation Day #ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers 👨🏾‍🏫👩🏽‍🏫
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Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN)
@therealknelson8 May 2025
It’s been amazing to work with so many sports agents in my career as a sports journalist. But a big thank you to @besportsllc for the s/o this Black Teacher Appreciation Day! Love the work the @CenterBlackEd is leading to increase representation in class. #WeNeedBlackTeachers
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Kelsey Nicole Nelson (KNN)
@therealknelson9 May 2025
Couldn’t end the day without shouting out @CenterBlackEd and all educators/teachers this National Black Teacher Appreciation Day! Want to specifically take time to thank all the Black teachers that poured into me. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to everyone helping to positively influence the next generation. #ThankABlackTeacher #WeNeedBlackTeachers
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Jason B. Allen@ProfessorJBA9 May 2025
What a way to celebrate 20 years in the game. 💯🎉 THANK YOU @NationalParents Union for acknowledging me. 🔗nationalparentsunion.org @CenterBlackEd @RealMenTeach2 @PGeducator #teacherappreciationweek🍎✏️📚 #teacherappreciationday #BlackTeacherAppreciation
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