E’ry day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development, in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org, will highlight a Black Educator Hall of Famer.
But, don’t forget, e’ry month is Black History Month. February is just the Blackest.
Today, our featured Black Educator is Jo Ann Robinson
Jo Ann Robinson was an eduactivist who wasn’t afraid to engage in civic action.
Born in Georgia on April 17, 1912, Robinson graduated valedictorian of her class, enrolled at Fort Valley State (HBCU), and earned her bachelor’s degree, becoming the first person in her family who attended college. Robinson began her career in K-12 education. She was a teacher for Macon Public Schools while obtaining her master’s degree and later teaching at Alabama State College in Montgomery, AL.
Once in Montgomery, Robinson, the eduactivist, got to work, organizing, activating, and empowering Black people.
Robinson became an active member of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church; then CONTINUE READING: Jo Ann Robinson, Black Educator Hall of Fame - Philly's 7th Ward