The Public School Forum of North Carolina
Student-focused conversation about what safety and wellness looks like for Black and Brown children in school and in their communities. Our children are brilliant and have valuable personal insights to share; yet they’ve shared that they often feel unheard.
EPiC’s Special Education Summit will address the intersections of race and learning disabilities with an engaging parent panel, breakout sessions, and a nationally renowned keynote speaker to support Black children and families. We're thrilled to welcome Tiffany Hammond of Fidget and Fries, NYT best-selling author of "A Day Without Words" as our keynote speaker. She […]
EPiC is the non-profit parent empowerment and advocacy organization that supports the work of the Circle of Hope initiatives throughout the Durham community, along with other programs. Our support is building capacity for Black parents and families, offering safe space for connection and sharing challenges, and working towards solutions to be able to show up […]
The caucus annual retreat that will be held the October 3-5 2024. The event will be over the 3 days and we would like to spotlight The Flood Center as our Keynote presenters this years. We would like for your presentation to be on Thursday October 3rd during the lunch or right after.10
Tiffany Hammond is an Autistic storyteller, mother, consultant, speaker, author, and advocate. She shares stories to challenge the notion of disability as a lifelong burden, fostering a community that explores intersectionality while inspiring thought leadership through storytelling, education, and meaningful dialogue. In this session, Black parents will be empowered to harness the power of storytelling […]
Join us for the state-wide kick-off of the DRIVE Coalition. The DRIVE Coalition is a continuation and expansion of the work of the DRIVE Taskforce established in 2019 by NC Governor, Roy Cooper.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 6 pm EST. Register here. This event will provide a supportive space for Black and Latino men who are current and aspiring educators to hear directly from five distinguished educators who will share more about their journeys. Our speakers will offer personal and professional insights on […]
This mapping project helps to build a visible network of organizations engaged in this work across the state in order to highlight the efforts that are already underway, especially those that are centering and being led by communities of color. The Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity convenes individuals and organizations listed on […]
Join us for an informative session on Durham Public Schools' Growing Together reassignment plan. Hear from Dr. Rita Rathbone, DPS Magnet Programs Specialist, as she shares insights and answers your questions. Don't miss this chance to learn about upcoming changes and voice your thoughts. Free registration, childcare and dinner provided.
This event will be a statewide convening. Additional information is forthcoming.
In partnership with UNC's Commission on History, Race, and a Way Forward, join us for our second Community Book Conversation and workshop series. This year, we will focus on the history of education in our local schools while centering the experiences of Black students and educators. We will bring together the authors of the books we […]