Jamial Black

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Author Bio

Jamial Black is a dynamic advocate and organizer, fiercely committed to empowering underserved families and championing educational equity and justice. As a Public Voices fellow on Racial Justice in Early Childhood with the OpEd Project in partnership with the National Black Child Development Institute, Jamial harnesses his platform to elevate and amplify critical issues, driving transformative change. He is also the founder of the Wake Equity and Justice Coalition, where he leads initiatives to promote equity and justice within his community.

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October 4, 2024

Shattering a Century of Silence: The DOJ Finally Investigates the 1921 Tulsa Massacre 

In the early hours of June 1, 1921, a piercing whistle shattered the quiet of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was the signal for a devastated premeditated attack on Greenwood, a thriving African American community. As dawn…

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September 24, 2024

America’s Achilles Heel: Do Not Let Them Kill Another Innocent Black Man

“And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion, A home and a country, should leave us no more? Their blood has washed out their foul…

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September 15, 2024

White Supremacy and the Culture of Terroristic Violence

Schools have long been a battleground for the fight over equitable education, serving as a nexus of controversy and systemic inequality. The recent tragedy at Apalachee High School, where 14-year-old Colt Gray, a misguided terrorist,…

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August 15, 2024

Unstoppable: Black Athletes’ Relentless Fight Against Racist Institutions

The Unyielding Struggle of Black Athletes Against Racist Institutions In the realm of sports, Black athletes have long been symbols of excellence, resilience, and triumph. Yet, their journeys are often marred by the persistent shadow…

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November 2, 2023

Time to Reconsider The Mass Incarceration of North Carolina's School Children

Students of color and students with disabilities in North Carolina are disproportionately reported to law enforcement, which is raising concerns about the effectiveness of school resource officers in addressing oppressive actions on campuses across the…

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April 26, 2023

Closing the Financial Gaps in Literacy for African Americans

In the United States, there is approximately $1.757 trillion in student loan debt. According to recent analytics, the majority of consumers are responsibly managing their student loan debt, and the rate of debt accumulation is…

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January 10, 2023

The Value of School Choice (For Education Equity) from a Black Male Educator Perspective

Reflecting on my experiences as a domestic and international student, I can’t help but think of how I felt cheated by the inequities of my public school education. For too long, the American Education system…

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December 22, 2022

Reimagining a Diversified Teacher Pipeline through Student-Centered Learning

Across the United States, it’s well known that there is a shortage of diverse teachers and curriculums inside classrooms. The growing dialogs on student-centered learning has become the new indispensable model to reimagine and diversify…