Presented By: University Career Center
HBCU Leaders for Equity: The Black Educators Initiative Call to Action
“As graduates of this proud university, as young people like those who always stoked the fires of progress, our country is counting on all of you to step forward and help us with the work that remains. We need you.”
– Former First Lady Michele Obama at North Carolina A&T Commencement Speech, May 2012
Calling all leaders, change-makers, and advocates for educational equity! Join us for a powerful and inspiring virtual event: “City Teaching Alliance Presents HBCU Leaders for Equity: The Black Educators Initiative Call to Action.” We're bringing together the rich legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the transformative impact of the Black Educators Initiative (BEI) for an evening dedicated to driving change in education.
In a society where education is both a tool for liberation and an arena for systemic injustice, the need for transformative educators has never been greater. HBCUs have a longstanding history of producing leaders who challenge the status quo, and BEI is on a mission to amplify that legacy by empowering the next generation of Black educators.
What to Expect:
Keynote Address: Hear from Jasmine Knowles, our Managing Director of City Teaching Alliance’s Black Educators Initiative. She will share insights on the role of HBCUs and BEI in advancing educational equity and justice.
BEI Showcase: Hear howour Black Educators Initiative is empowering strong Black educators who are catalysts for change. Learn more about BEI’s plethora of additional financial support and opportunities, including affinity groups, career development, certification & coursework preparation, instructional & professional development, and social-emotional support.
Panel Discussion: Engage with a panel of esteemed HBCU alumni, education leaders, and BEI representatives as they explore the vital intersection of HBCUs, educationalequity, and BEI's mission.
Call to Action: Learn how you can be a part of the movement to create a more socially just and equitable education system. Explore opportunities for involvement, partnership, and advocacy.
Who Should Attend:
This event is for HBCU alumni, current students,educators, community leaders, and anyone passionate about making a difference in education. It's a call to action and an invitation to be part ofan alliance that empowers Black educators to shape a brighter future.
– Former First Lady Michele Obama at North Carolina A&T Commencement Speech, May 2012
Calling all leaders, change-makers, and advocates for educational equity! Join us for a powerful and inspiring virtual event: “City Teaching Alliance Presents HBCU Leaders for Equity: The Black Educators Initiative Call to Action.” We're bringing together the rich legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the transformative impact of the Black Educators Initiative (BEI) for an evening dedicated to driving change in education.
In a society where education is both a tool for liberation and an arena for systemic injustice, the need for transformative educators has never been greater. HBCUs have a longstanding history of producing leaders who challenge the status quo, and BEI is on a mission to amplify that legacy by empowering the next generation of Black educators.
What to Expect:
Keynote Address: Hear from Jasmine Knowles, our Managing Director of City Teaching Alliance’s Black Educators Initiative. She will share insights on the role of HBCUs and BEI in advancing educational equity and justice.
BEI Showcase: Hear howour Black Educators Initiative is empowering strong Black educators who are catalysts for change. Learn more about BEI’s plethora of additional financial support and opportunities, including affinity groups, career development, certification & coursework preparation, instructional & professional development, and social-emotional support.
Panel Discussion: Engage with a panel of esteemed HBCU alumni, education leaders, and BEI representatives as they explore the vital intersection of HBCUs, educationalequity, and BEI's mission.
Call to Action: Learn how you can be a part of the movement to create a more socially just and equitable education system. Explore opportunities for involvement, partnership, and advocacy.
Who Should Attend:
This event is for HBCU alumni, current students,educators, community leaders, and anyone passionate about making a difference in education. It's a call to action and an invitation to be part ofan alliance that empowers Black educators to shape a brighter future.
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