Black Alabamians for Education

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What happens when purpose, resilience, education, and advocacy all collide in one conversation? 🔥

This episode of The Advocate’s Chair featuring is one you DO NOT want to miss.

From growing up in Buffalo, NY, to finding transformation at Alabama State University, Duncan shares how education changed the course of his life — and why fighting for quality education for Black children is still one of the most important battles of our time.

💡 In this episode:
✔️ The power of HBCUs
✔️ Why parent advocacy matters
✔️ What transformational leadership REALLY means
✔️ Resilience, grit, and overcoming setbacks
✔️ Education reform and community empowerment
✔️ The responsibility we all have to create change

“Leadership isn’t about titles. Leadership is about the lasting change you create.” — Duncan Kirkwood

🎥 Watch now on YouTube https://youtu.be/qkxoum8YCX4 and stream on all podcast platforms.

Community News: The PRCI Community Development Corporation is hosting a free Summer Learning Lab for students entering grades 3–6. The six-week program is sponsored by the Alabama Summer and/or After School Program grant, and is focused on strengthening reading and math skills through engaging, hands-on learning experiences designed to combat summer learning loss while keeping students excited about learning. See flyer for details

Last night, we were able to host our amazing Education Symposium Keynote Speaker THE for dinner. It was a great to reminisce about the historic work that we did under the Leadership of Dr. Howard Fuller, Kenneth Campbell and during our BAEO days.

It was a complete night of empowerment, encouragement and reminders of how we were and are!

THANKS BAEO ~ you made us!

This is Black Excellence! Congratulations!

Tuskegee University proudly celebrates Dr. Lonnie Johnson on the 40th anniversary of the patent for the iconic Super Soaker!

From engineer to inventor, Dr. Johnson continues to inspire generations through creativity, innovation, and impact.

Join us on June 2 from 3-4pm to learn about how RAISE Act funds can support English Language Learners! A+ is partnering with Bellwether to facilitate a panel discussion featuring Educational Consultant and former Superintendent Heath Grimes, New America’s Leslie Villegas, and EdTrust’s Juliana Hoover Potash to share practical strategies and evidence-based ideas that could be funded through the RAISE Act and implemented in our public schools to support our ELL students. Register at https://www.linkedin.com/events/7453155403976187905/

We’re building something powerful in Selma.
Partner with us to sponsor the 2026 Education Symposium—a movement rooted in refining and impact.
✅ Community visibility
✅ Direct impact on education
✅ Equity in action
📧Contact [email protected]

On this Memorial Day, let’s have a moment of silence to honor the men and women who made ultimate sacrifices for our country. Have a wonderful Memorial Day.