Benjamin Banneker Association

From Pyramids to Pythagoras: Ethnomathematics in Action. Join Lybroan James for a powerful, hands-on exploration of how ancient cultures—from Egypt to the Mayans—shaped modern mathematics.

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📣 Call for Proposals | BBA 40th Anniversary Conference Cruise
July 13–17, 2026

This is a working convening focused on co-creating a Family Engagement Initiative to strengthen math learning for Black children.

🗓 Deadline: Jan 18, 2026
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Dr. Williams brings more than 20 years of leadership in higher education - championing teacher preparation, equity, and opportunity for all learners.

Join us:
🗓️ Friday, October 17, 2025
📍 National Center for Civil & Human Rights
Atlanta, GA
⏰ 7–10 PM

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Desha L. Williams, Dean of the College of Education and Social Work at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, as the Keynote Speaker for the 2025 BBA Annual Awards Celebration & Fundraiser!

Details + Info: www.benjaminbannekerassociation.org/event-detail...

We’re seeking the next Affiliates Chair for the BBA!

Curious about the role? Connect with Kyndall Brown at @NCTM in Atlanta to learn more.

#MathEducation #BBAmath #Leadership

Join us Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 7–10PM at Atlanta’s National Center for Civil & Human Rights for the Benjamin Banneker Association Annual Awards Celebration & Fundraiser!

Details and tickets:
benjaminbannekerassociation.org/event-details/bba-annual-awards-celebration-fundraiser

Heading to @Atlanta for #NCSM or #NCTM? Don’t miss Math on the Move on Oct. 15!

Join the Clayton County Public Schools team and:

🚍 Tour the Math Trail + historic Jonesboro sites
🍴 Free lunch & transportation (first 150)

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#BBAmath #MathOnTheMove

Teachers receive a discount! You need to verify your credentials on ID me. Sign up: www.ncl.com/teachers

You are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate 40 Years of the Benjamin Banneker Association + the National Year of Math with us at sea!

🗓️ July 13–17, 2026
🚢 Norwegian Getaway | Miami → Bahamas

Cabins are limited. Reserve your cabin now!
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Calling All Book Authors in BBA!
Are you a published book author and a proud member of BBA? We want to highlight and celebrate your contributions! Please fill out the form below. This will help us build a resource that showcases the work of #BBA members.

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Shoutout to Dr. Ayanna Perry - newly elected Director, At-Large for @nctm.org!

We’re excited to see her lead with purpose and passion in the math ed space. The future of math education just got brighter!
@KnowlesTeachers #NCTM #MathEd #WomenInSTEM #AyannaPerry #BBAmath

Are you a published book author and a BBA member?

We want to celebrate your work! Submit your book’s APA citation to be featured in our BBA Authors showcase.#BBAAuthors. Submit here: bit.ly/bbabookauthor

#BBAMath #PublishedAuthors #BlackExcellence #EducationLeadership

Big News! The Benjamin Banneker Math Room launches Feb 8, 2025 at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle!

Join us every Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM for hands-on math experiences, history, and discovery! Don’t miss it!

📍 Tag a friend & spread the word!

BBA is proud to co-sponsor The Mathematics of Opportunity: Beyond Limits!

Join us April 8–10 for this FREE, virtual conference exploring innovative strategies for inclusive, engaging, and equitable math education.

🔗 Registration is free: bit.ly/tmo-2025-register

MATH LITERACY = A CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUE
Don’t miss the screening of Counted Out, a documentary that reveals why math is a social justice issue & how access to education shapes our world.

📅 3/10 📍 GA Tech Walter G. Ehmer Theater

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#bbamath #MathForAll

Thank you for a wonderful 2024!

💚🧡💙2024 was a year of growth and impact, thanks to YOU! There’s still time to make a year-end gift to support our mission: bit.ly/supportbba

As we look to 2025, we’re excited to dream bigger and achieve more together. Wishing you a joyful and inspiring New Year!