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Dwight O. W. Holmes, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 16h
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Dwight Oliver Wendell Holmes. Dwight O. W. Holmes was born in West Virginia on November 18, 1877. Dr. Ho
Edward A. Johnson, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 16h
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Edward A. Johnson. Edward Austin Johnson was born in North Carolina on November 23, 1860. Born enslaved,
Corneila Bowen, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 16h
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Cornelia Bowen. Cornelia Bowen was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on December 31, 1869. The cabin where she w
Don’t Ignore Black Joy When Teaching Black History
by Abigail Henry / 19h
After reading, “Why does Black History Month Matter?” I was reminded that the previous month was the right time to celebrate Black joy and Black educators . For me, Black History Month isn’t just about honoring the “contributions” of previous activists and liberators. Let’s be honest folks, recently it has seemed that Black History Month was not created for Black people, it was created to let all
FEB 27
Melvin B. Tolson, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 1d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Melvin B. Tolson. Melvin Barnabus Tolson was born on February 6, 1898, in Missouri. Tolson’s parents bot
Olivia A. Davidson, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 1d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Olivia America Davidson Washington. Olivia A. Davidson Washington was born in Mercer County, Virginia on
FEB 25
Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 3d
This Black History Month, each day, we’ll highlight a Black History Hero for our Hall of Fame, specific This Black History Month, each day, we’ll highlight a Black History Hero for our Hall of Fame, specifically highlighting heroes w This Black History Month, each day, we’ll highlight a Black History Hero for our Hall of Fame, specifically highlighting heroes who were educator Every day this mont
FEB 24
Ira B. Bryant, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 4d
This Black History Month, each day, we’ll highlight a Black History Hero for our Hall of Fame, specifically highlighting heroes w This Black History Month, each day, we’ll highlight a Black History Hero for our Hall of Fame, specifically highlighting heroes who were educator Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , w
FEB 22
Eva Del Vakia Bowles, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 6d
This Black History Month, each day, we’ll highlight a Black History Hero for our Hall of Fame, specifically highlighting heroes who were educator Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , will highlight a Black Educator Hall of Famer . But, don’t forget, e’ry month is Black History Month … February is just the Blackes
FEB 20
Dr. Julia Davis, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 8d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Dr. Julia Davis. Julia Davis was born on November 20, 1891 in St. Louis, Missouri. A lifelong educator,
FEB 19
George Longe, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 9d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 George Longe. George Longe was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1898. Longe dedicated his career and li
An Elegy For A Beloved Black Educator
by Dr. Suad Islam / 9d
“Black Love is collective love. It’s not only for the individual, it’s love for the community. It has to do with a consciousness that allows us to feel a responsibility with those who we cohabitate with on this earth. We have much to learn from the many expressions of Black Love”. Dr. Angela Davis When espousing upon the urgency and powerfulness of Black educators in schools, often conversations
FEB 18
Roscoe Bruce, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 10d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Roscoe Conkling Bruce. Roscoe C. Bruce was born on April 21, 1879 in Washington D.C. Bruce was the son o
Why I Love Teaching And Why I Chose To Stay
by Jason Allen / 10d
Everyone is talking about how teachers are tired and overworked. Week after week we see stories, articles, social media debates on how teaching just simply isn’t worth risking your life and well-being in the pandemic. Constantly seeing people complain about how being back in school isn’t providing students with what they need. But virtual learning isn’t working either. Nothing seems to be good en
FEB 17
Josephine Bruce, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 11d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Josephine Beall Willson Bruce. Josephine Beall Willson Bruce was born on October 29, 1853. She was the w
Being Afraid, Sad And Angry As A Black Father
by Robert Simmons / 11d
I woke up this morning afraid. I woke up this morning sad. I woke up this morning angry. Afraid for the 11 year old Black boy I have committed my life to. Sad that the murder of Amir Locke brought me to tears. Angry that I can’t protect the 11 year old Black boy in my care every step along the way. As we prepared to head to school this morning my 11 year old son said to me—”daddy why did Amir Loc
FEB 16
Rayford Whittingham Logan, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 12d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Rayford Whittingham Logan. Rayford W. Logan was born on January 7, 1897 in Washington D.C. and grew to b
FEB 15
Anna Julia Cooper, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 13d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Dr. Anna Julia Cooper. Anna J. Cooper was an eduactivist born on August 10, 1858 in North Carolina. She
FEB 14
Charlotte Forten Grimké, Black Educator Hall Of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 14d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Charlotte Louise Bridges Grimké. Charlotte Grimké was born in Philadelphia on August 17, 1837. Grimké wa
Africana Studies Can Save The World
by Ismael Jimenez / 14d
It is the constant seeking of an outside to white supremacy that might elusively be understood as Black freedom. -Jarvis R. Givens As someone who has taught a required African American History course in Philadelphia over the last decade to racially and ethnically diverse student populations, my personal engagement with the related concepts found in Africana Studies has deepened my own intellectua
FEB 13
Lorenzo Dow Turner, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 15d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Lorenzo Dow Turner. Lorenzo Dow Turner was born August 21, 1890 in North Carolina. Dr. Turner came from
FEB 11
Albert N. D. Brooks, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 17d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Albert N. D. Brooks. Albert Neal Dow Brooks was born August 27, 1897, in Washington D.C. Dr. Brooks was
FEB 10
Edmonia G. Highgate, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 18d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Edmonia G. Highgate. Edmonia Goodelle Highgate was the daughter of freed slaves and an eduactivist on be
William T.B. Williams, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 18d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Willis Nathaniel Huggins Dr. William Taylor Burwell Williams was born on July 3, 1869 in Stone Bridge, C
FEB 06
Willis Nathaniel Huggins, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 22d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Willis Nathaniel Huggins Willis Nathaniel Huggins was born in Selma, Alabama in 1886. He was first educa
FEB 05
Luther Porter Jackson, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 23d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Luther Porter Jackson. Luther Porter Jackson was an educator, historian, and civil rights leader in Virg
FEB 04
Shirley Chisholm, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 25d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Shirley Chisholm. Shirley Chisholm is well known as the first Black woman to enter Congress and the firs
FEB 03
Leila Amos Pendleton, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 25d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Leila Amos Pendleton. Leila Amos Pendleton was born in 1860 in Washington D.C. A graduate of Washington
FEB 02
Horace Mann Bond, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 26d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed , 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 Horace Mann Bond. Horace Mann Bond was born on November 8, 1904 in Nashville, Tennessee. Bond was the so
FEB 01
Wilhelmina Marguerita Crossen, Black Educator Hall of Fame Member
by Center for Black Educator Development CBED / 28d
Every day this month, the Center for Black Educator Development , in partnership with Phillys7thWard.org and Citizen Ed, 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 Wilhelmina Marguerita Crossen . Wilhelmina Crossen was one of the first Black educators in Boston, Massac