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This Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate liberty and education for all. AWPT understands the invaluable role education plays in achievement and success, and today, we reflect on the importance of education in the history of emancipation in America. According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, “For the nearly four million, mostly illiterate and recently freed African Americans, education was a crucial first step, after emancipation, to becoming self-sufficient. Learning to read was not only desirable, it was oftentimes necessary to protect freedoms, find employment, and communicate with separated family members.” To learn more about Juneteenth, visit https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF.

“If there was belief in the innate potential of our students of color, discovering and cultivating their unique gifts, talents, and interests would be a needed requisite in their schooling and barriers to the fulfillment of this potential would be eradicated. We would not accept anything less than a system that would totally disrupt the cancerous affixing of the labeling of our students as “low”-performing entities responded to with designations to segregated, remedial program tracks. Instead, education and support agencies would be directed to implement pedagogy and support services that address our students as intellectual, creative beings waiting to excel and valued for the promise of contributions they could make to America. We would view educators not as instructors but as liberators who emancipate that excellence.” — There Are No Deficits Here: Disrupting Anti-Blackness in Education by Lauren M. Wells https://a.co/7ZDWN3k

Why are we not doing this in the United States. It makes not sense. We get one month of which most children get minimal or the same information year after year. But there is sooooo much more to learn and know about black history (which IS American history) than just Martin Luther King and Harriet Tubman. The discussions and the learning experience should be life long. Kids need to be able to know and understand the connectivity between their world and what EVERY culture has contributed. It took longer than a month to get to our present, it will take longer than a month to build to our future. So how can our past be relegated to one month (and the shortest month of the year)? It makes no sense to me.

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom on June 19, 1865. This day marks the end of slavery in the United States and is a testament to the enduring fight for freedom, equality, and justice. As we celebrate Juneteenth, it is essential to recognize the transformative power of education in this journey. Education has always been a cornerstone of progress, empowering individuals and communities to break the chains of ignorance and oppression. On this Juneteenth, let us reaffirm our commitment to: 📌Inclusive Education: Ensuring that our educational institutions celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their background. 📌Historical Awareness: Integrating African American history and the significance of Juneteenth into our curricula to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of our collective past 📌Empowerment through Knowledge: Supporting initiatives that provide educational resources and opportunities to underrepresented and underserved communities. 📌Promoting Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to think critically about history, social justice, and their roles in shaping a more equitable future. Together, we can honor the legacy of Juneteenth by championing education that uplifts and empowers every individual. Let us use this day to inspire action, foster understanding, and build a future where freedom and equality are truly realized for all. Happy Juneteenth!

Really interesting new research on Black British History, the level of knowledge among Brits and whether it should be taught in primary and secondary schools from colleagues Reuben Balfour, Chaïma BOUGUERRA and Rachel Ormston The majority of Brits know relatively little about the role of Black people in British history, according to an Ipsos UK survey for Black History Month with most saying they know ‘not very much’ or ‘nothing at all’ about the role of Black people in either pre-war (73%) or post-war (63%) British history. Almost half of Black British people surveyed think schools do a bad job in educating people about Black British history. There is strong public support for teaching Black British History in schools with 60% believing it should be taught in primary schools and a higher proportion - 65% - saying it should be taught in secondary schools. There is also high public support for organisations like the National Trust highlighting the role Black people have played in British history. https://lnkd.in/dF94gR_a #BlackHistoryMonth #Education #BeforeWindrush

Happy Juneteenth!!! Juneteenth holds great significance in American history as it marks the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Juneteenth signifies the liberation of enslaved people and represents a pivotal moment in the struggle for freedom and equality. It serves as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and determination of African Americans in the face of oppression. Juneteenth also highlights the ongoing fight for civil rights and social justice, as it serves as a time for reflection, education, and community celebration. Over the years, Juneteenth has become a symbol of African American heritage and culture, fostering a sense of unity, pride, and remembrance. It is a day to honor the contributions of African Americans to the nation's history, while also acknowledging the work that still needs to be done to achieve true equality for all.

Our offices are closed today as we celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on its profound legacy in our work. This holiday marks the end of institutionalized slavery across the United States, but it also signifies the beginning of a new struggle for equal rights under the law for Black Americans. Central to this ongoing challenge was the education of the formerly enslaved. “For the nearly four million, mostly illiterate and recently freed African Americans, education was a crucial first step, after emancipation, to becoming self-sufficient. Learning to read was not only desirable, it was oftentimes necessary to protect freedoms, find employment, and communicate with separated family members,” writes the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). In the decades following the Civil War, civil rights and education leaders and activists like James Milton Turner, Richard H. Cole, Charlton Tandy, Homer G. Phillips, Sidney Redmond, and countless others established St. Louis as a hub of the Black education movement and a beacon in the battle for desegregation. Today, disparities in Black and white education outcomes persist. Because of this, we reaffirm our commitment to dismantling the systems of segregation that continue to plague our school systems. This Juneteenth, we celebrate the progress that has been made in bringing high-quality education to all students in St. Louis, particularly in historically underserved Black communities. We also acknowledge the work that remains in driving educational equity and bridging the achievement gap for our Black students. Read more from St. Louis Public Radio and the NMAAHC at the links below: https://lnkd.in/eCjEpMv4 https://lnkd.in/ga-n9Nub #Juneteenth #HappyJuneteenth #EducationEquity #FreedomSchools #StLouisEducation #learningfromourpast

RHODES CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT ARTICLE OF THE DAY - The controversy over the Florida Board of Education’s new guidelines for the teaching of African American history circulates around a single clause: “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” If that was all the guidelines consisted of, we would indeed have cause for concern. But they don’t. As John McWhorter points out, while the phrase itself is inelegant at best and inaccurate at worst, it doesn’t reflect the rest of the Board’s guidelines. They require that instructors teach, among other things, the Underground Railroad, slave rebellions, the horrific details of chattel slavery, anti-black race riots, and other material that underscores just how harsh life was for African Americans for much of this country’s history. Robert Cherry thinks that an issue much more significant than a single phrase is at work in this controversy. In the essay below, he argues that those outraged over the “skills” issue are themselves denying the humanity of the enslaved people they think they are defending. Yes, enslaved blacks in America were victims of a brutal system. But that is not all they were. Many, many of them fought to preserve their humanity and agency in spite of their victimization. That sometimes included working on their own behalf and for their own benefit and that of their families, no matter how severely constrained their lives were. Leaving agency out of the story of slavery, treating any slave not involved in righteous rebellion as a mere victim, plays into larger narratives about the supposed victimization of present-day African Americans. Our students—and especially our black students—need to know there is much more to their humanity than that. Passionate About US Politics? Follow Me Lee Newton Rhodes, USA Presidential Candidate, CPA 🔥🇺🇸🗽🔫 Interested In Your Thoughts.

WANT YOUR CHILDREN TO LEARN WHY SLAVERY WAS A GOOD THING? SEND THEM TO SCHOOL IN FLORIDA! Florida has issued new teaching guidelines and standards focused on teaching children Black history. One of the mandates: Middle school students should be taught "how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit." A second mandate for high schoolers is that when talking about race massacres, students must not only be taught about the massacres of Blacks but about Blacks massacres of Whites. Florida's new state motto is "Welcome back, Jim Crow!" Every Fortune 1000 company should move out of Florida in protest.

"If our work is not about truth first, change will not happen." - Tiveeda Stovall, CCEO. This week we are attending the African American Policy Forum. As advocates, Griffin Legacy is here to connect and bolster our wisdom from leaders fighting for honesty and inclusion in education throughout the United States. Summer school has never been as good as this. Check out the flipbook below to see the conversations taking place. #crt #educationpolicy #educationadvocacy