Today, my baby sister became a proud HBCU graduate—earning her Master of Public Administration from the illustrious Clark Atlanta University!
As I sat in the stands, I watched 727 Black and African American students walk across the stage to receive their Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. The emotions were overwhelming—pride, joy, and deep hope.
As an equity-centered leader in Long Beach Unified, I couldn’t help but see the faces of my Black students in each graduate. I thought of the promise, the brilliance, and the future that lies ahead for them. I cannot wait until they too get the opportunity to experience this kind of excellence.
Higher education matters deeply—especially for Black students. Not just for economic mobility, but for identity, legacy, and liberation.
Clark Atlanta University, the alma mater of James Weldon Johnson—author of Lift Every Voice and Sing—reminds us that Black excellence is deeply rooted in history and purpose. His legacy lives on through the voices, degrees, and dreams of every graduate who walked today.
Congratulations, Sis—and to all of CAU’s Class of 2025. You are the embodiment of greatness.
Alright…I’m the 8th grade administrator and planning our 8th grade events. To raise money, we are doing a fundraiser. If I raise $600, I will get in a Dunk Tank. For every $100 dollars students raise and/or I get over $600, students get that many balls to throw to dunk me. Example $300 = 3 balls. We have 350 students participating. 😩😩😩😂😂😂😂 And they are all excited to Dunk me.
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Alright…I’m the 8th grade administrator and planning our 8th grade events. To raise money, we are doing a fundraiser. If I raise $600, I will get in a Dunk Tank. For every $100 dollars students raise and/or I get over $600, students get that many balls to throw to dunk me. Example $300 = 3 balls. We have 350 students participating. 😩😩😩😂😂😂😂 And they are all excited to Dunk me.
Ok you guys know I’m always trying to do something for our Black babies to give them a sense of pride, belonging, and identity. This year, on top of all the other things, I am starting a Black Student Union on campus for my middle schoolers. It will be grounded in the Kwanza Principles. Each month they will learn a different principle and do a community project amongst several other things. I currently need to raise $1372, but DonorsChoose is doing a DOUBLE your money today so I only need $674.
Support and help if you can. Every little bit counts and if you can share, that helps as well. Thank you so much in advance.
Only need $387! I’m almost there. They’re still matching. ❤️ Thank you for all those that have supported thus far.
Just in case you wanted to donate today…I’m still here!🫣
