The Movement Has Begun: A Black Studies Curriculum is on its Way to NYC’s Public Schools
The group calls itself the EEAP Coalition, a movement that not only is history-making in its scope but also will serve as a blueprint for adoption at public schools across the country.
JUNETEENTH: Black Studies Should be Taught Year Round As Part of Standard Curriculum
It has been a little more than two years since the murder of George Floyd and the social unrest that followed. Since that time, many companies, organizations, city leaders, and nonprofits have promised and delivered social justice reform for the betterment of our entire society, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams who last spring designated Juneteenth as an official paid holiday for local government workers for the first time ever.
EEAP Coalition hosts first community event at Denny Moe’s Superstar Barber Shop in Harlem
On May 21, 2022, the EEAP Coalition hosted its first community events and panels called “Barbershop and Beauty Shop Conversations” to raise additional awareness and support for Black Studies.
EEAP Coalition continues conversation about Black studies at Bak2Basics Salon in Brooklyn
Following their first community event in Harlem, the EEAP Coalition held a second panel discussion titled “Be-YOU-tiful: A Conversation About Black Girls, Education, and Confidence” on May 21, 2021, at Bak2Basics Salon in Brooklyn.
Black Media Salon: NY1 Anchor Cheryl Wills Hosts Education Equity Action Plan Event at Sylvia’s Restaurant in Harlem
NY1’s Cheryl Wills served as host and moderator for the event, and former USA Today Race and Culture reporter and current executive editor of the upcoming Black News and Views, Melanie Eversley, was the guest speaker. Both were honored at the event.
Education Equity Action Plan Coalition provides an update on new Black Studies curriculum
On May 10, 2022, members of the Education Equity Action Plan (EEAP) Coalition hosted its first-ever Black Media Salon at historic Sylvia’s in Harlem.
NYC schools unveil groundbreaking Black studies program for students in grades K-12
The nation's largest school district unveiled a groundbreaking curriculum change to teach children about the history and contributions of Black Americans.
Education Advocates Unveil Black Studies Curriculum Plan For New York City Schools
The Education Equity Action Plan is aimed at students citywide in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Black Studies curriculum begins to take shape for New York City public schools
Black education groups — along with elected officials, nonprofits and academic experts — are working with the city’s Department of Education to develop a citywide K-12 Black Studies curriculum in the city’s public school system.
Pandemic and Racial Injustice Cause Outsize Harm to Black Students, Study Finds
The disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black people, coupled with racial trauma from last summer, will make it harder for Black students to return to classrooms, Teachers College research showed.