As a new school year begins, Black August calls us to honor our history, prioritize wellness, and organize for a future where Black children and educators thrive.

This year, the Center for Black Educator Development and the National Black Teacher Pipeline Coalition invite you into Black August: Educate. Heal. Organize. This is a two-part webinar series grounded in reflection, connection, and collective action. Across two sessions, we'll remember the legacy of those who came before us, tend to our own wellness, and turn that reflection into a shared plan for the work ahead.

You're welcome to join us for one session or both. Here's what each one holds:

Part 2: Organize

Building the Future We Deserve

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5–6 p.m. ET

How do we transform reflection into collective action? In this second, interactive session, we consider what it takes to build a future where Black children and educators can thrive — and we leave with clear, concrete next steps.

Together, we will:

• Develop a shared vision for educational freedom.

• Explore ways to strengthen pathways for Black educators.

• Identify strategies, partnerships, and actions that advance educational equity.

• Create individual and collective commitments.

• Leave with clear next steps for moving the work forward.