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Kingmakers of Oakland

@kingmakerso

We work to improve the education and life outcomes for Black Boys from PreK through PhD.

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👀 Ready to shift the narrative on race and justice? Dive into @EquityinCenter’s powerful Racial Equity Tools site—now revamped and expanding in 2024! 🛠️📚 A treasure trove for organizers, educators & changemakers. Don’t sleep on this! #NarrativePower bit.ly/3GjMGEC

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Color Of Change is pushing to reshape public policy and uplift Black voices! They've launched a campaign to fight voter suppression and hold institutions accountable. Learn more about their work & how you can get involved! 👉 colorofchange.org/about/ #VoterRights

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Black youth are powerful voices in their education journey! It's time for adults in schools to listen & act. Check out how Youth Participatory Action Research is empowering Black students to shape their education & drive change. Read more 👉 bit.ly/44EN1M7 👑🎤

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💡 Black Students of California United’s Youth Leadership program gives students the tools to be active changemakers in their communities. Learn how they’re shaping the future through advocacy: bit.ly/42RVDxD 👑 #YouthLeadership #BlackExcellence #CommunityPower

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African American youth deserve a voice when it comes to education reform. 🗣️ This article explores the importance of amplifying their perspectives on school safety, discipline, & college access. Read more about their priorities & aspirations: bit.ly/4joCTf7 🎓

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Recruiting & retaining Black teachers in California remains tough despite state initiatives. Advocates stress the need for more support, better pay, and leadership opportunities. Learn what’s working & what needs to change. ✊📚 🔗 Read More: bit.ly/4h1FZVJ

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🖤 The stories of 5 Black teachers share the challenges they face in the classroom: from bias to isolation, and the need for better support to keep them in the profession. We need change to recruit and retain Black educators. Read the full article: bit.ly/4jlJp6j ✊

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📚 How can we sustain Black educators in schools? A new article highlights the challenges of underrepresentation & the importance of creating environments that support & celebrate Black educators. Learn from these insights on humanizing education. 🔗 bit.ly/4jnYjsM

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Black boys aren’t just disappearing from college—they’ve been pushed out since preschool. This powerful read breaks down the systemic failures and what must change. 👑✊🏾 Read + reflect:bit.ly/4iydPBd

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When schools dodge words like “racism” and “discrimination,” students lose more than just language—they lose accountability. Black students at NIU aren’t letting it slide. 🧠 Read more via Word In Black: bit.ly/4jKeGPY

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📚✊🏾 California is taking bold steps to close the racial literacy gap with AB 1121 — a game-changing bill rooted in science, not guesswork. It’s about equity, justice, and Black futures. 🔍🖊️ Read more: bit.ly/44ALHKc #LiteracyJustice #EdEquity #BlackEducationMatters

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📚 As classrooms erase Black history, libraries remain sacred ground for learning, identity & freedom. This article is a must-read. Libraries are under attack—but they're also a lifeline. ✊🏾🖤 👉🏾 bit.ly/3EI8o4v #BlackEducation #FreedomToRead #EdEquity #LibrariesMatter

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📚 “Love is a verb.” This powerful new book co-edited by @DrSealeyRuiz challenges schools to act on love to support Black girls—and shows educators exactly how. A must-read for anyone serious about equity in education. ✊🏾💛 #BlackGirlMagic #EdEquity 👉 bit.ly/3SSxDoI

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📉 Black college enrollment is down—even as more students graduate high school. A new EdSource report urges us to look beyond the classroom to fix the pipeline. 🏫❤️‍🔥 This read is a must for changemakers in education and equity. 👉 bit.ly/3W4CdRM #BlackStudentSuccess

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🚨 Must-listen series alert: Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys dives deep into why boys—especially Black boys—are struggling in school, and what can be done to change it. 📲 Listen now: wbur.org/onpoint/2025/0… #EducationEquity #BlackBoysMatter #OnPoint

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🚨 U.S. education policy is at a crossroads. A recent congressional hearing sheds light on the debates shaping the future of American education, from the potential closure of the Education Department to student achievement gaps. 📚💡 Read More 🔗: npr.org/2025/02/07/nx-…

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The end of pandemic-era federal funding for digital access leaves school districts, especially in rural areas, scrambling to maintain internet access for students. Will the digital divide widen again? 📉 Read about how districts are navigating this 👉 bit.ly/4lICm9h

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Leon Smith, PA’s 2025 Teacher of the Year 🏆, is a champion for #BlackEducators ✊🏽 & student success 📚. As a teacher & mentor, he’s shaping future leaders 👩🏽‍🏫👨🏽‍🏫. His story is all about passion, purpose & impact 🔥. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/41uGcv8

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📊 "Young men and boys are falling off." Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is tackling a crisis too often ignored. His bold, data-driven plan to uplift boys and men is personal—and historic. A must-read. 🔍 ➡️ bit.ly/4iynurt #BoysAndMen #Leadership #Equity #WesMoore #Policy

📊 "Young men and boys are falling off."
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is tackling a crisis too often ignored. His bold, data-driven plan to uplift boys and men is personal—and historic. A must-read. 🔍
➡️ bit.ly/4iynurt
#BoysAndMen #Leadership #Equity #WesMoore #Policy
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📚 Educators, leaders & changemakers gathered at UConn for the LID Multicultural Education Conference—sparking powerful convos on equity, language, & inclusion in schools. A must-read on the future of education! 🔗👉 bit.ly/4cMkFBM #EducationEquity #EdJustice