[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is not a movie. This is real life. Drive by shooting afterschool and three of our Carol City Senior students leaving the safety and security of our schools and into the senseless violence in our communities.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2619,2620,2621,2622,2623″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Humbled and honored to be among the number of Black men in our community that have been featured in the Black Affairs unveiling of Triumph Spirits. Special shout out to Adrian D. Freeman for his outstanding work and Retha Boone and her team for a great exhibit. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2612,2613,2614,2615,2616″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another night for an open mic… I would like to again thank the North Region administrators, principals and school leaders, teachers, staff, students, and community stakeholders of District 1 that attended our second Education Town Hall Meeting this evening at North Miami Senior High. I would also like to commend the student reporter for a […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the meantime.. I want to thank the North Region administrators, principals and school leaders, teachers, staff, students, and community stakeholders of District 1 that attended our first Education Town Hall Meeting. Each and every shoulder must be placed to the wheel of the work of improving the learning and lives of our children. Thanks […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please share… District 1 School Board Education Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, February 7, 2017, @ 6:30 p.m. (Carol City and Norland Feeder Patterns) Wednesday, February 8, 2017, @ 6:30 p.m. (North Miami Feeder Pattern) I look forward to the attendance and engagement of District 1 parents and stakeholders. #OneCommunity #OneDistrict #AllSchools #AllChildren [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2592,2593″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s cool to be smart! District 1 students, community members, and stakeholders served witness to an intellectual icon in the great Dr. Cornel West. We are winning in District 1 as we partnered with the City of North Miami to bring this legendary, academic and philosophical giant to our community. His addressing the Black Crisis […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Never Give Up! Standing in Solidarity: Justice for Jada and the victims of gun violence. #OneCommunity #OneDistrict #AllSchools #AllChildren[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2577,2578,2579,2580″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the meantime… Keynote Speaker: 17th Annual Progressive Officer’s Club Black History Luncheon Excerpt: “The crisis in Black education is this year’s Black History Month theme but the ‘crisis’ is not new. It’s been a crisis for over 200 years when Blacks were whipped and lynched for learning to read and had to be escorted […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Teacher of the Year Awards Dinner The look on your face when you shake the hand of your 9th grade English teacher who singlehandedly change the course of your life. When I didn’t want to read “Red Badge of Courage” he gave me “Manchild in the Promise Land.” When they gave him 9th graders from […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Great day bringing honor, pride, and recognition to District! From the gridiron as Class 6A State Football Champions at Carol City to Golden Globe and Oscar nominated champions on the silver screen at Norland Middle School, today highlighted the intellectual, artistic, and athletic greatness of our students. I want to thank all of those […]