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It's official! Registration for #BMEC2026 is closed. If you missed the window, you can add your name to our waitlist. Because we have more space for the convening this year, we expect extra spots to open up. Add your name to the list via our Linktree. A group of people attending the 2026 Black Men in Education Convening. There's a graphic of a person holding a book and the BMEC logo. Text encourages joining the #BMEC2026 waitlist. At the bottom, the website thecenterblacked.org/BMEC and the Center for Black Educator Development's logo are displayed. by @centerblacked
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The Center for Black Educator Development is proud to sponsor and help organize Teaching Freedom: Philadelphia's Black Dreamkeepers, 1976–2026, open now at Parkway Central Library. Fifty years of Philadelphia's Black educators: the ones who taught, organized, mentored, and refused to let freedom wait. See their records, images, and voices, all gathered in one room at 1901 Vine Street. Most of this history has never been exhibited publicly. The exhibition is open now during library hours. Teaching Freedom is presented in partnership with Dr. Camika Royal @drcamikaroyal, associates professor of Urban Education Leadership at Morgan State University; Linn Posey-Maddox @linn_e._poseymaddox_, Professor of Urban Education at Temple University; education journalist Benjamin Herold @benjaminherold; the Free Library of Philadelphia; the Philadelphia Department of Records; and Mighty Engine. #WeNeedBlackTeachers #BlackEducators Philadelphia's Black Dreamkeepers exhibit poster. A person with an Afro hairstyle is surrounded by children, lighting a candle on a table. Text includes "Teaching Freedom," "Philadelphia's Black Dreamkeepers, 1976-2026," and "Public Exhibit: SEPT 15 - NOV 22" with location at Parkway Central Library. by @centerblacked
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#WeNeedBlackTeachers Our call to action comes directly from students. It’s powerful and, most of all, true. Follow us as we work to rebuild the national #BlackTeacherPipeline: thecenterblacked.org by @centerblacked
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The #BMEC2026 room is officially full. But we’re not leaving anyone out of this conversation. Due to overwhelming demand, in-person registration for our 9th Annual Black Men in Education Convening reached capacity. Life happens: schedules, travel, budgets. That’s why we’re opening up a Virtual Streaming Pass, so you can tune in from anywhere. Your pass unlocks select programming each day, including the Sunday, November 15 fireside chat with @nikolehannahjones and Dr. @chrisemdin. Still want to be in the room? Virtual Pass holders get priority on the in-person waitlist when spots open up. It's happening November 13–15, 2026 in Philadelphia + online. Register via the Linktree in our bio. Please note: A Virtual Pass does not guarantee in-person attendance. #WeNeedBlackTeachers This image is a promotional flyer for a "Fireside Chat" panel featuring Nikole Hannah-Jones and Christopher Emdin Ph.D. The event, part of #BMEC2026, will take place in Philadelphia, PA from November 13-15, 2026. The flyer includes a logo for the Center for Black Educator Development and a call to register for virtual streaming access. by @centerblacked
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Who was the first person who told you, "You'd be a great teacher"? For a lot of educators, it happened in elementary school. For many Black men, it took until adulthood, and only after another career didn't work out. Our Founder & CEO @selmekki and @educatorsrising CEO Jeanie Lee wrote for @the_74 about why that sentence matters so much, and why Black boys hear it least. Read the new opinion piece via our Linktree. A person stands in front of a whiteboard with writings "AZ/US History" and "Advisor." They are wearing glasses, a light blue shirt, and a bow tie. The bottom text on the image reads: "The 74. Male Teachers Say Mentors Got Them There. For Black Men, the Need’s Even Greater. October 15, 2026. by @centerblacked
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📚 Excited about our Teaching Freedom showcase? We’ve got a surprise for you! You don’t have to wait for the showcase to dive into the story. You can visit our other Teaching Freedom exhibit RIGHT NOW at The Parkway Central Library! And don’t miss the special Teaching Freedom exhibit event on November 5 at 6:00 PM! Come explore the history, celebrate the legacy, and learn more about the educators who helped shape Philadelphia. by @centerblacked
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My first year at @centerblacked's #BMEC a few years ago, I met @akil_lateef during one of his presentations. Being at that convening made me realize just how important it is for us to gather in community, AND how we need to be intentional about recruiting our Black boys to be teachers, the way we recruit them for sports. 100K less Black teachers is insane, and more has to be done to get us back in the class. (Btw, this year, the Black Men in Education Convening is from November 13-15th in Philly. I hope to see y'all there). 🚨If you wanna see the full convo between me and Professor Parker, comment MATH. ➕✊🏾 #BMEC2026 #BlackTeachers #BlackMaleTeachers #teachersofinstagram by @centerblacked
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JUST ADDED TO THE #BMEC2026 MAINSTAGE Registration is closed. The Mainstage didn’t stop growing. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of The 1619 Project, @nikolehannahjones, is joining the Black Men in Education Convening Mainstage. Right now, the whole country is discussing what Black children deserve from their schools. This November, that conversation comes to a room full of the Black men who teach them. Join the convening waitlist and see you in Philadelphia next month - details via the Linktree This image is a promotional poster for the BMEC2016 event featuring a mainstage speaker. It includes a portrait of Nikole Hannah-Jones, identified as a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Knight Chair of Race and Journalism at Howard University. The event details are November 13-15, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. The Center for Black Educator Development logo is present. by @centerblacked
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Meet the Teaching Freedom panel. On Nov. 5, Teaching Freedom brings together educators and leaders whose work spans higher education, K-12 education, literacy, educator development and community leadership. Dr. Wayne W. Williams, Moderator Professor of Accounting at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and an educator with more than three decades of experience. His work also extends into civic leadership, student mentorship and expanding opportunities for underrepresented students in business and higher education. Dr. David E. Thomas, Panelist An education and organizational leader whose work has crossed K-12, higher education and community engagement in Philadelphia. He is the founder of IHI Consultants and currently serves as the 2026-2027 Leader-in-Residence with YouthBuild Philadelphia. Sharif El-Mekki, Panelist Founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development, an organization focused on strengthening and expanding the Black educator pipeline. Kristin Green-Hayes, Panelist A Philadelphia-born educator, literacy advocate and Reading Interventionist with more than 15 years of experience. His work centers culturally responsive education, literacy and creating stronger outcomes for Black and Brown students and families. Together, they’ll join the conversation around Teaching Freedom during our Community Symposium. 📚 Community Symposium: Nov. 5 at 6 PM 📍 Philadelphia City Archives: 548 Spring Garden St. Teaching Freedom: The Education of Black Philadelphia, 1840-1976 will also be on view Nov. 1 through Jan. 15. RSVP through the link in our bio. #TeachingFreedom #ArchivesInAction #BlackEducation #PhiladelphiaHistory by @centerblacked
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This is your FINAL day to register for the 9th National Black Men in Education Convening! Get your ticket to join the #BMEC2026 community this November 13-15 in Philadelphia. If you haven’t secured your spot yet, do so by tonight at 11:59pm EST. https://cbed.regfox.com/2026-black-men-in-education-convening The image is a promotional flyer for the "9th Annual 2026 Black Men in Education Convening." It emphasizes the "Final Day to Register," with a registration deadline of Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. The "Center for Black Educator Development" logo is featured at the bottom. The background shows an audience in an event setting. by @centerblacked
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By midnight tomorrow (Friday) night, ticket sales will close for the 2026 Black Men in Education Convening. #BMEC2026 is a community that is hard to explain unless you’ve attended before. You are in a space of understanding and support. It’s not only a chance to learn, but also to restore and reconnect with your purpose as an educator. We hope to see you there. thecenterblacked.org/bmec by @centerblacked
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Wondering what you might get to experience at the Black Men in Education Convening? Here's a sample schedule of sessions you might see during the second day of the gathering. (And that doesn't even include the evening activities!) Be sure to register to attend before sales close tomorrow, October 9, at midnight ET. thecenterblacked.org/bmec #BMEC2026 Schedule for the 2026 Black Men in Education Convening, held November 13-15, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. Activities include breakfast and musical entertainment, opening remarks, a fundraising moment, a panel on education empowerment, breakout sessions, and afternoon sessions on supporting Black educators and students. ``` by @centerblacked
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