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The Center of Humanity is Love

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

In this short video, Jamila Sams speaks about the value of being a lifetime learner; learning from our colleagues, and learning from our students. She shares her understanding of humanity and love as the center of equity work, providing us the strength to push through challenges we encounter. For…

Complimentary Video: Conversation with Thought Leader, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

For many years, COSEBOC has invited leaders to speak informally with us in our virtual “Conversations with Thought Leaders” series. We were honored to be joined by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, a friend of COSEBOC. As you prepare for the upcoming school year ahead, we invite you to listen to the…

Video Recording! Conversation with Thought Leader, Dr. Pedro Noguera

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Dr. Pedro Noguera is a Professor, Dean, writer, social justice activist, and esteemed friend of COSEBOC. In this video he speaks with us about the role of standards for schools educating boys of color. He says that when we have no standards of what constitutes excellence, we reinforce dysfunction. He…

Harvesting our Elder Grace

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Shawn Dove is back for another Wednesday take over of Trailblazers.FM, and will be joined by two other Black legends in Ron Walker, founder of COSEBOC and Rev. Alfonso Wyatt, author and speaker.

A Conspiracy of Care: A Call to Healing

By Ron Walker

Throughout our 15-year history, COSEBOC has embraced the belief that affirmative social, emotional, cultural, and academic development and wellness is essential to the success of boys and young men of color. We wrap this mission in a concept that we call the Conspiracy of Care. The Conspiracy of Care is…

Video Highlights: Sankofa Rising! The Journey from a Moment to Movement

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Dear COSEBOC friends and supporters, On May 26 and 27, 2021, COSEBOC hosted an amazing and very successful celebration of 15 years of service on behalf of boys and young men of color. The theme, Sankofa Rising! The Journey from a Moment to Movement, infused the entire event from start…

The Rites of Passage Workshop Series

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

The Black Principals Network (BPN) in partnership with COSEBOC is hosting a workshop series designed to present Rites of Passage through the lens of Hip-Hop Pedagogy and Hip-Hop Perspective. The workshops will take place for three consecutive Mondays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The workshops are free but you must…

15th Annual Gathering of Leaders

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Sankofa Rising!The Journey from a Moment to a MovementMay 26 and May 27, 2021 | 4-6pm ESTSankofa is the word in the Akan and Fante languages of Ghana which means “go back and get what is at risk of being left behind.” COSEBOC uses this concept of learning from the past…