People of Color Conference Success!
Thanks to all of the People of Color Conference attendees who joined us in Denver last week for the Visible Men: Elevating Black Boys workshop. As always, the comments that were shared and the energy in the room reveal the genuine interest in the topic of success for black boys and men.
Though the PoCC focuses on the independent school world, the topics discussed and the issues raised apply to black boys, and those who support them, far beyond our country’s private schools. Yes, there are certainly aspects of the conversation that pertain specifically to the independent school environment, and we explored some of these in depth during the workshop. But, the need to immerse black boys in the study of success is one that applies to all school, social, and geographic settings. It’s a universal necessity.
I look forward to future workshops not only with NAIS, but with schools all over the nation who are committed to addressing the challenges of young black boys and the success strategies needed to empower them. I’m constantly inspired by the educators and social advocates I meet who hold the hopes, dreams and ambitions of these young boys close to their hearts, as I do.
