Education Essentials for Youth of African Descent
As systemic inequities and policy rollbacks—like the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education—threaten access to quality learning, this panel centers real, actionable solutions created by Black educators.
Deliberate efforts to erase the histories of people of African descent from curricula, increases the urgency to reclaim and redesign education.
Grounded in human rights and community-driven innovation, panelists will share models already in practice.
This is more than discussion—it’s a call to take education into our own hands while demanding just policy from governments.
We warmly welcome contributions and practices from global educators of African descent for future collaboration on volunteer-driven, grassroots, or not-for-profit initiatives. We do not charge for participation in our events, and we have no intention of contacting you to sell any service. Our sole purpose in reaching out is to collaborate on meaningful, community-centered volunteer efforts.
Dr. Kristen Guillory, PhD
Educator, Author, Speaker and Coach
Seen in Forbes and on NBC, Fox and CBS
T.J. Whitiker
Educator, Founder MapSo Freedom School
Honored by NJ Education Association
Iman Cassells Alleyne
Educator, Founder The Kind Academy
Seen in Forbes and the New York Times
Leah E. Jackson, NCC, LAC - Moderator
Educator, Author, Counselor Elysium Outreach
Honored Advisor, Newark Fellow
When: Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 6:00pm EST hosted by Athletes United for Peace, Ngaage - Impact Technology and Elysium Outreach and Connections
The event will be recorded and shared with all attendees as a resource for approaches, tools, and techniques to help educate our students.
A writeup will also be shared with the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent
