Pride+Ally Club at ITW David Speer Academy Creates A Safe Space for ALL
“A student confided with me that they were gay but were afraid to come out for fear that their parents wouldn’t accept them. They trusted me because they knew I was one of the leaders of the Pride+Ally club and […]
Meet Hansberry College Prep’s Competitive Dance Team
Meet the Bengal Dance Collective, the competitive dance team at Hansberry College Prep. The team has thrived in the Noble League and even gone to the Illinois Dream Team Association statewide championship.
Chipping Away at Walls: Showing Up for Our Students’ Mental Health
“Black people don’t go to therapy.” “You don’t need therapy, you need Jesus.” “Stop crying and suck it up.” “Therapy is for crazy people.” Throughout my life, these are phrases I’ve heard from my students and peers that sought to justify why people of color, and specifically Black people, should not seek out therapy or support. Nevertheless, support and therapy are exactly what is needed, arguably now more than ever.
A Letter to the Black Men at Rauner College Prep
This school year, we hosted events to celebrate our Black boys. But we also want to acknowledge those that have also impacted our Black boys at Rauner, our Black male educators.
The Impact of Antiracist Leadership | S2 Ep 4 | Changing the Course
Principal JuDonne Hemingway and Assistant Principal Ashley Norris of Gary Comer Middle School (GCMS) talk about the steps they have taken to create an antiracist environment for their students.
A Letter to All the Brilliant Girls of Noble
Dear brilliant and beautiful girls of Noble,
As I pen this letter, memories of my younger, high school self float through my mind. The friendships, laughter, and extracurricular activities were all core to my high school experience, which created […]
