National Black Child Development Institute’s Post

It’s no secret that Black students K-12 receive a disproportionate amount of disciplinary action compared to white students. Whether or not it is conscious, this kind of bias can have a serious impact on Black students’ attitudes toward school and the level of trust they feel with teachers. Our Freedom School program helps young scholars cultivate positive learning associations through its curriculum, activities, and even the way we approach discipline. To learn more, check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/edhvH6fu

Navigating Society as a Young Black Man Series | Part 2: 5 Essential Things Young Black Men Should Do in College Here are five steps for thriving as a young Black man in college—academically, socially, and professionally. #CollegeTips #BlackExcellence #CollegeSuccess #NavigatingSociety #alphaphialphafraternityinc #syracuseuniversity

Navigating the Challenges of Black Identity and Power in Higher Education Join me as I discuss the complexities of being a black individual in academia, where power dynamics and stereotypes can create unique challenges. Discover personal experiences and insights from black faculty members, shedding light on the layers of privilege, intimidation, and identity within higher education. #BlackIdentityInAcademia #NavigatingPowerDynamics #ChallengesInHigherEd #BlackFacultyExperiences #AcademicIdentity #PowerAndPrivilege #RacialStereotypes #HigherEducationInsights #OvercomingIntimidation #DiversityInAcademia

The truth is that college is a hefty bill that many kids aren't always equipped to take on 👀 Why not assist these Black Creatives who are looking to gain more education? With $14,000 in scholarships, a student can ⤵️ 1️⃣ Pay for their room and board for a year during school 2️⃣ Grab all necessities for their time in college, including their books, food and more And, we're sure you can think a long list of other things that a scholarship like this can help with. Know a black creative who needs to apply for this scholarship? 👀 Tag them in the comments section 📲 Apply HERE: https://lnkd.in/gwMWkxki

📚 Must-read: Love is the Foundation for Life: Schott Report on Black Males in Public Education. In our work, being informed about the current realities facing our students is essential. This report provides invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Black male students and challenges us to create ‘loving systems’ that will enable them to learn and thrive inside and outside of the classroom. #EducationEquity #ResourceSharing #SchottReport

Decades in Black: The 100-Year History of Black Students at Carnegie Mellon University (1900-2000) For three years, I flew back and forth from Atlanta to Pittsburgh with empty suitcases only to fill them with every yearbook published at Carnegie Mellon University from the early 1900s to 2000. During this time, I searched for information and photos of every Blaxk student I could find in an effort to understand the history of Black students at this institution that began as Carnegie Institure of Technology in 1900 founded by Andrew Carnegie. After three years of research, I wrote and produced this short documentary. It premiered at the 2001 Centennial Homecoming at CMU where for the first time in the history of the university, more than 100 Black students returned to the university and attended a screening of this film that was also part of an awards dinner I organized to honor the oldest living Black student at the time (the late Hazel Stallings) who graduated in the 1920s. Here is the link to the film: https://lnkd.in/ekpaTq5R Copy and paste it into a new browser and you may have to advance it to start. Enjoy! Endnote: I have boxes of unpublished research of so many other Black students who helped make their mark at CMU but I could not add them into this film due to budget constraints. My goal is to publish a coffee table book that honors them all! I, Danielle Mathis, hold the copyright to this film (2001). Please do not use any portion without my written consent/permission. #carnegiemellon #carnegietech #carnegiemellonuniversity #cmu #blackstudents #documentaryfilm #film #research #creativewriting #scriptwriting #history #bookpublishing #andrewcarnegie

Join us in "The Community Living Room" where a series of conversations dedicated to the rigorous exchange of Black knowledge, traditions, and Black life in Pittsburgh will unfold. Our goal is to share and transform our collective thinking about our lived experiences, cultural practices, education and traditions through freedom-centered format of conversation. We will embrace our roles as learners and teachers within our community with the goal of anchoring our collective evolution within the embrace of community. Relational Responsibilities: In our interconnected community, we are committed to: Active Listening: Truly hear and understand each other. Honest Challenging: Engage with ideas critically and respectfully. Dedicated Learning: Foster a productive learning environment where ideas are rigorously examined without personal disparagement. Expectations: We will practice: Listening and Hearing Deep Studying and Meaningful Contribution Engaging Generously: Explore possibilities, seek connections, deepen understanding, and embrace complexity over mere critique. Framework for Shared Inquiry: Stretch: Push questions beyond immediate concerns to explore broader implications. Resonance: Foster non-hierarchical collective action through questions that elicit deep, attentive responses. Resilience: Ensure questions remain flexible and connected to their purpose, adapting to changing circumstances and new discoveries. This event requires registration and confirmation by way of a follow-up email. Space is limited. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gV53xnm4

#DigThisViz 😍 I always love Alice McKnight, MPH's work, but I'm really feeling this one because of 1) sophisticated black-and-white color scene; 2) historical tile maps (no Alaska or Hawaii until 1959); 3) that cool hashed-out square for "no data"; 4) animated gif showing the functionality (I sometimes use https://gifcap.dev/ for this); 5) timespan notation on the beeswarm; 6) tip of the hat to Varun Jain as Inspiration for his viz on military spend (https://lnkd.in/ej8HNuKG). #Tableau #TableauPublic #BlackHistory #HigherEd #DataViz #DataVisualization

This is why #representationmatters. The findings of this study adds to the growing body of evidence that Black students having access to Black teachers matters to Black students outcomes. Read more of the research at https://lnkd.in/gRrQhDjE