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May 26-27, 2021: Sankofa Rising!
The Journey from a Moment to a Movement

May 26-27, 2021: Sankofa Rising!
The Journey from a Moment to a Movement

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Sankofa Rising! The Journey from a Moment to a Movement 

May 26 and May 27, 2021
Sankofa Rising! The Journey from a Moment to a Movement

From start to finish, those in attendance heard about the seeds that were planted that grew into the COSEBOC organization. We heard from the genius of our youth in song and spoken word. We were revitalized by mini-manifestos from leading scholar activists and educators, and we heard a special message on relationships from Dr. Edmund Gordon, preeminent scholar of psychology, education, and African-American studies, who is soon to be a centenarian. The anniversary event was also a declaration that, if the mission to advance the affirmative social, emotional, cultural and academic development of boys and young men of color was urgent 15 years ago, it is still urgent today.

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Events, News & Blog

Ratchetdemic : Reimagining Academic Success
Ratchetdemic : Reimagining Academic Success

COSEBOC is pleased to announce the publication of Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic Success by our colleague and good friend, Dr. Chris Emdin. A revolutionary new educational model that encourages educators to provide spaces for students to display their academic brilliance without sacrificing their identities. Dr. Emdin, presenter of the January COSEBOC virtual event in our Equity: Front Center and Fulfilled series, builds on the ideas introduced in his New York Times best-selling book, For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood.

Learn more or buy your copy on paper or audiobook via these links:

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An Important Report on Black Education in the Wake of COVID-19
Black Education in the Wake of COVID 19 and Systemic Racism - Toward a Theory of Change and Action

Recently an important report was made public, entitled Black Education in the Wake of COVID 19 and Systemic Racism - Toward a Theory of Change and Action. I encourage you to read, discuss, and share it widely with your networks. In closing, I leave you with this essential question: if it was possible for Black children and youth to experience educational success during the pandemic known as Jim Crow, then why shouldn’t the same hold true in this time of COVID-19 and beyond?

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A Conspiracy of Care: A Call to Healing
A Conspiracy of Care: A Call to Healing

NEW VIDEO: Conspiracy of Care: A Call to Healing. Throughout our 15-year history, COSEBOC has embraced the belief that affirmative social, emotional, cultural, and academic development and wellness is essential to the success of boys and young men of color. We wrap this mission in a concept that we call the Conspiracy of Care.

The Conspiracy of Care is our national call to mobilize and align the cumulative resources and assets of individuals, associations, and partnerships dedicated to school and life success for these young men. The video presents examples and ideas that, when instituted in schools and communities, can serve as the strategies and tools to heal, disrupt dehumanization, and enable boys and young men of color to move from trauma to triumph.

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