Education Leaders of Color

Our CEO, Sharhonda Bossier, was featured in the LA Sentinel for moderating the Los Angeles Unified School (LAUSD) Board of Education District 1 Candidates Forum at Community Coalition. During the forum, Sharhonda facilitated a dialogue on crucial educational issues and the needs of the district's students, families, and staff. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/48bb70U

We can't wait to connect with you at the Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference in Minneapolis this week! Not only will EdLoC leaders Sharhonda Bossier and Andrea Foggy-Paxton be in attendance, but our board member Vinice Davis will be moderating a panel on the importance of Black women's leadership in education featuring our CEO Sharhonda Bossier and EdLoC members Nicole Lynn Lewis, and Maia Blankenship. Let us know if we'll see you there! #EdFunders24

For World Students Day, we’re reflecting on the ways that students were at the core of many of our conversations at this year's National Convening—here are some of our favorite quotes about the importance of supporting our students from this year's speakers, including Stephane Manuel, Reyna Montoya, and Mya Moumen-Baker. As we head into election season, we're more committed than ever to ensuring that we are working toward the best outcomes for young people of color so they can thrive. #WeAreEdLoC

In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, check out these educational resources created by Indigenous educators. From educational games to impactful reports, these resources celebrate Indigenous cultures and promote equitable education. Let’s continue to uplift and empower Indigenous education in meaningful ways!

Come along for an inside look at #EdLoCNatCon2024 with founding EdLoC member and EdLoC Executive in Residence Dr. Heather Harding! During this year’s National Convening, Dr. Harding made her rounds speaking with attendees about their insights from earlier sessions and keeping them excited about the upcoming main stage and breakout sessions. We’re so grateful to Dr. Harding for overseeing the planning of our 2024 National Convening, making it a huge success! We already can't wait for next year -- how about you? #WeAreEdLoC

Engage with us at the Grantmakers for Education conference October 16-18 in Minneapolis! On October 17 from 3:45-5 PM CST, you can engage with EdLoC during the Investing in Black Women's Leadership to Light the Way Forward on Education panel. Speakers include: ?? Sharhonda Bossier, CEO of EdLoC ?? Maia Blankenship, EdLoC Member and Co-CEO of Black Wildflowers Fund, ?? Nicole Lynn Lewis, two-time Boulder Fund recipient and founder & CEO of Generation Hope, ?? Moderated by Vinice Davis, EdLoC Board Member and Venture Partner at Imaginable Futures Black women leaders have long pushed to make our education systems better, often in the face of significant pushback. With renewed threats to equity in education, how can funders help alleviate some of the burden shouldered by Black women leaders? There’s a lot that can be done - join us to dig into some of these ideas together! We can't wait to see you there! #EdFunders24

Unlock the power of advocacy with insights from our Chief Policy Officer, Angelica Solis. During our recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) session for EdLoC members, Angelica highlighted the importance of engaging with elected representatives and utilizing nonpartisan advocacy to amplify the voices and concerns of communities of color, especially during this critical time leading up to the 2024 Election. For a deeper dive and more resources to join us in making our voices heard this election season, access our Election Advocacy Toolkit and watch the full AMA available exclusively to EdLoC members at edlocconnect.org. #WeAreEdLoC #AMA

This summer, in acknowledgment of the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, EdLoC member Dr. David Johns launched the first season of the Teach the Babies podcast. The Teach the Babies podcast, which explores the enduring impacts of this pivotal case, features numerous EdLoC members who share their insights, including Dr. Christina Grant, Maia Blankenship, Naomi N. Shelton, and Entrepreneur-In-Residence Andrea Foggy-Paxton, who contributed their insights on the first season. Be sure to check out the entire season at https://bit.ly/4ezUa21 #WeAreEdLoC #TeachtheBabies

We want to highlight the recent incredible accomplishments of our dedicated members driving positive change in education and beyond. Our Network is more than a collective: we are a dynamic force of changemakers across 40+ states shaping solutions and driving progress to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in American life. This month, we spotlight a few of our members who have been catalyzing action: ? Dr. Feliza Ortiz-Licon (Ella/She/Her) accepted a position as Executive Vice President at Campaign for College Opportunity. ? ?Kaya Henderson, Leadership Committee Member, and the Executive Vice President of The Aspen Institute, announced the founding of the Center for Rising Generations, alongside the Bezos Family Foundation. ? Phil Kim was appointed to the San Francisco Unified School District's (SFUSD) School Board by San Francisco Mayor Breed. ? Gabrielle Wyatt, 2022 and 2023 Boulder Fund Recipient and the Highland Project founder, whose 2024 poll was featured on MSNBC about the number of Black Women planning to vote in the November Election. ? Jonathan Johnson, William Collins, and José Pati?o were selected for the Obama Foundation's Leaders USA Program. Each story reinforces the power of our Network and the undeniable impact of our leaders who draw on their identities—Black, Latinx, APIA, Indigenous, immigrant, first-generation, and more—to create opportunities for young people of color to thrive. Join us in celebrating these member milestones, and if you're an EdLoC member, share your milestones below so we can celebrate you, too! #WeAreEdLoc #CatalyzingAction

L.A. area Education Leaders of Color members. Please join us at these candidate forums for a chance to hear directly from the candidates. Sharhonda Bossier will be moderating the Board District 1 Forum. Register here: bit.ly/3AIJfoh