Tickets for Philadelphia, PA - 10/21 Tickets for Boston, MA - 10/28 COSEBOC is pleased to announce that tickets are now available for Gratitude: A Salute to Ron Walker, our brunch events celebrating Ron Walker's storied history of work at COSEBOC and beyond.The events, which take place in Philadelphia on…
A message from Olga Acosta Price, Chair of the Board of Directors: In October we will be celebrating Ron Walker’s work and commitment to boys and young men of color with luncheons in two locations that have been significant to his career. October 21, 2023 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 28, 2023…
Dear COSEBOC supporters, I am writing to announce that I will be stepping away from the ongoing leadership of COSEBOC as of September 30, 2023. For 16 years I have been blessed to lead this noble organization dedicated to the affirmative social, emotional, cultural, and academic development of boys and…
Ayanna Cooper of Language Magazine asks Ron Walker why COSEBOC prioritizes the social–emotional learning of young Black men. There are a number of recent initiatives focused on the health and well-being of students, especially students from racially and linguistically diverse communities. The social–emotional needs of students must be addressed first…
Join us on March 23, 2023 for a powerful conversation with Ron Walker, Timothy Jones, and Kamau Ptah. Moderated by Deidre Farmbry.Learn about COSEBOC’s long standing tradition of engaging and empowering boys and young men of color through “Rites of Passage” programs, culminating with two innovative courses: D.R.U.M. (Discovering Rituals,…
Manuel J. Fernandez has been eager to bring the “Discovering Rituals, Understanding Manhood” (D.R.U.M.) program to Cambridge, Massachusetts. A longtime friend and supporter of COSEBOC, Mr. Fernandez is the Chief Equity Officer for the Cambridge Public Schools. He had been speaking about the program with COSEBOC Founder and Executive Director…
By COSEBOC friend and colleague, Pamela M. Tuck ------ I learned about Harriet Tubman in my high school history class, and her story empowered me. As soon as people hear her name, they instantly think of an African American heroine who led enslaved Black people to freedom through the Underground…
Join us in March for Conversations with Thought Leader, Sharlonda Buckman Davis. Sharlonda Buckman Davis Thursday, March 9, 2023 4pm ET / 1pm PT Registration has now ended. Sharlonda Buckman-Davis is an expert Consultant for National and local organizations on family engagement and youth development. She currently serves as the…
Join us in February for the start of our Winter/Spring virtual series of Conversations with Thought Leaders. Our first guest will be Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz. Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz Thursday, February 9, 2023 4pm ET / 1pm PT RSVP BELOW (this session has ended) As we honor Black History in the…
Join us in December! Shane Safir & Jamila Dugan Co-authors of "Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy" Thursday, December 1, 2022 4pm ET / 1pm PT RSVP BELOW to receive zoom link The goal of this series is to strengthen the capacity of educators and advocates dedicated to…