Greg Carr

February 28, 2026. A statement from Sharif El-Mekki, founder and CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development: “Black educators are essential to educational excellence. Truth telling strengthens our democracy. Equity is not optional. It is our responsibility. The recent district court ruling protects educators’ livelihoods and their responsibility to teach honestly. At a time of severe teacher shortages, it sends a clear message. Educators can enter and remain in this profession bringing their full selves to the classroom and creating inclusive environments where every student belongs.” The Center's logo is included.

A victory for academic freedom.

This month, the U.S. Department of Ed's Feb 2025 "Dear Colleague" directive was permanently struck down.

CBED Founder & CEO @selmekki.bsky.social shares what this means: https://thecenterblacked.org/sharif-el-mekki-on-dei-ruling-academic-freedom/

This image is a promotional poster for an event titled "Remembering, Honoring, Multiplying the Black Educator Pipeline." It is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Morehouse College, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center (RayPAC). Logos for the Center for Black Educator Development and Morehouse Center for Excellence in Education are displayed at the top. A button labeled "RSVP Today" is included. The event is hosted by the Morehouse Center for Excellence in Education (MCEE) and the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED). A black-and-white background image shows people attentively watching an event.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, join us & the Morehouse Center for Excellence in Education in ATL for "Remembering, Honoring, and Multiplying the Black Educator Pipeline on Feb 25th.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remembering-honoring-multiplying-the-black-educator-pipeline-tickets-1982386037001

An illustrated image showing a person reading a book titled "Your Story" with two children by their side. The headline reads, "Preserving Black history must start in the classroom," from The Philadelphia Inquirer, dated February 7, 2026.

The Center for Black Educator Development's CEO, Sharif El-Mekki, reflects on Black history, Black teachers, & liberatory education in a Black History Month op-ed in the Philly Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/black-history-liberatory-education-black-teachers-20260207.html

City street view leading to Philadelphia City Hall at dusk, with illuminated buildings. A news overlay from Philadelphia Tribune announces an educational gathering focused on advancing Black history in schools.

Educators are gathering tonight & tomorrow to advance Black history in schools.
Still we teach. Still we rise. ✊🏾

Read more:
https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/educators-to-gather-in-philadelphia-to-advance-black-history-in-schools/article_d8952d27-0f5f-4db9-8068-e67059681e74.html

Buy Burn Down Master's House Hardcover by Clay Cane Online Order the Hardcover edition of "Burn Down Master's House" by Clay Cane, published by Dafina Books. Fast shipping from Strand Books.

"Burn Down Master's House" by @claycane.bsky.social is out now & available wherever books are sold!

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Promotional poster for the Center for Black Educator Development's 2026 Summer Program, featuring the Freedom Schools Literacy Academy. The poster is colorful with images of students engaged in learning activities such as looking at a globe and participating in classroom discussions. A call to action, "Register today!" invites viewers to join the program.

The @centerblacked is excited to welcome families to #FreedomSchoolsLiteracyAcademy – Summer 2026!

Current K–2nd graders build strong reading skills, confidence, and joy in learning—online and in Philly.

Apply now: https://www.thecenterblacked.org/families

#WeNeedBlackTeachers

Slave Catchers Took Young George in 1748; ICE took Baby Liam Yesterday YouTube video by Lurie Daniel Favors

Slave Catchers Took Young George in 1748; ICE took Baby Liam Yesterday
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📊 Help advance research! Participate in this research study by completing a survey or joining a focus group/interview. Your expertise can inform meaningful research outcomes. Scan the QR Code for more information!

#BlackHigherEd #HBCUResearchmatters #HBCUs #Howardu

Spc. Sarah Beckstrom laid to rest with full military honors at W.Va. National Cemetery Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was laid to rest with full military honors Tuesday in Grafton.

Yesterday, Spc Sarah Becstrom was laid to rest in West Virginia at a VA National Cemetery.
Surprisingly none of the major major news media mention it. No flags were lower to half staff.
Well the Convicted FElon keeps the news focus on him.
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DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.

My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.

This Saturday

“I didn’t stutter: there will be no federal takeover of Portland”

~Rep. Janelle Bynum

Urban View Mornings is LIVE with your host, @shawnarenee.bsky.social !

Tune in now on Channel 126 or stream on the SIRIUSXM app! 🎙️

Are you ready for updates in the world of reproductive justice? Join @luriedanielfavors.bsky.social in welcoming Imani Gandy ( @angryblacklady.bsky.social ) back to the show!! Tune in on ch. 126 #LDFShow 866-801-TALK #WomensHealthWatch

In Class with Carr, Ep. 287: "Reality Check!" YouTube video by Knarrative

Missouri Senator #EricSchmitt lectured in full White Nationalist last week. We thought it might be useful to deposit a Reality Check in the accounts of deluded White Nationalists, beginning with him. This week’s In Class With Carr, Session 287: "Reality Check!" www.youtube.com/live/emUJ4SK...

I will stand on my work. Completely. My work is factual, deeply researched and informed by decades of sustained engagement. Your comment is an attempt at #WeaponizedIgnorance that I only take a moment to respond to for the following reason: White nationalism is in its death spiral. Bleat on.

Writing that lets me know you didn’t get one.

If you have a student attending Howard: My new course, "The Black University" [AFRO 121-02] was finally listed as open for enrollment. I have seats available for a few students who want to join this class. This one, part of the larger work to #JailbreakTheBlackUniversity , going to hit different.

I'll be back shortly!

I’m “In Class With Carr” who blessed to be in Egypt 🫶🏾

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Time to #BringTheFunk to NABJ!

Thank you!

Thank you @africanacarr.bsky.social @karenhunter.bsky.social
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In Class with Carr, Ep. 281: Referendum on America YouTube video by Knarrative

Episode 281 a referendum on America #InClassWithCarr www.youtube.com/live/8jCWR1u... #Knarrative Mama @karenhunter.bsky.social Baba @africanacarr.bsky.social

Dana A. Williams — Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship - with Greg Carr YouTube video by Politics and Prose

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Never before in U.S. history has one man exercised such unbridled discretion affecting the lives of so many, while simultaneously preventing others — Congress, the courts, the American people — from having a say or even knowing what he’s going to do next.

This is dictatorship.

Shout out to Savannah High School out of Savannah Georgia for choosing an appropriate song for this #FourthOfJuly parade down Constitutional Avenue. A HBCU/HBHS staple, and a perfect rejoinder in the wake of the lie-encrusted Big BS Bill: “Talkin’ Out the Side of Your Neck.”

What does #FourthOfJuly mean to me?

Well…

anoceangoddess on X: "This video of ICE trying to take a group of Haitians and getting beat up has me in tears. https://t.co/13ISgLVHDO" / X This video of ICE trying to take a group of Haitians and getting beat up has me in tears. https://t.co/13ISgLVHDO

@angryblacklady.bsky.social well
look at that. The thing we couldn’t get into today b/c we can’t say everything on air, has an Exhibit A: x.com/anoceangodde...

This is an assault on the Reconstruction Amendments by a Neo-Confederate Court wedded to the far-right argument that those amendments were illegitimate and destroyed the original intent of the Founders, which was to create a white man's country