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The Blackboard Report: Inaugural Issue

I created this newsletter to address a critical gap, advocate for educational equity, and amplify the voices of those working tirelessly to improve our learning environments.

Board Members,

Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Blackboard Report! I’m Quintessa L. Williams, an Education Reporter and Journalist examining the intersection of social justice, systemic inequities, and their impact on our students, families, and communities nationwide.

I created this newsletter to bring more awareness and address a critical gap on the most pressing issues affecting Black education, advocate for educational equity, and amplify the voices of those working tirelessly to improve our learning environments. Every week, I’ll discuss the latest updates, news, and stories that highlight the landscape of Black education in America.

A special thank you to my team at Word In Black, Dr. Allison Wiltz at WEOC, Phil Lewis at Huff Post, Marlissa Collier at The Dallas Weekly, and Ashlee Banks at The Kicker, whose extensive work in telling our stories helped inspire the creation of this newsletter.