News & Updates Archives

COSEBOC has a NEW Home – and a Heartfelt Thank You!

By Admin_Andrea

Seasons Greetings Colleagues and Supporters of COSEBOC, I'm writing to share some good news! It's been a long time coming but we are finally there. On December 18th COSEBOC entered into a legal agreement to transfer its Intellectual Property to the "Y of Central Maryland" for integration into their national…

Meaningful Strides in 2024

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

This holiday season, we celebrate the progress we’ve made and the incredible community of friends and colleagues like you who make our work possible. Together, we have made meaningful strides toward creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and building brighter futures for boys and young men of color. Thank you for believing…

Openings for Summer Professional Development. Don’t Miss Out!

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

May 31, 2024 eNEWS For men of color Discovering Rituals, Understanding Manhood (D.R.U.M.) Facilitator Course As summer approaches, and many of us are winding down after a full and hectic academic year, COSEBOC offers a refreshing and impactful opportunity for men of color who work with middle and high school…

Elevate Your 2024 Summer with COSEBOC Professional Development

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Spring is a time to contemplate summer plans and COSEBOC is excited to offer you and your team the opportunity to elevate your educational aspirations with one (or all) of our Professional Development offerings. A good place to start: Standards for Schools Educating Boys of Color For PK-12 teams. COSEBOC…

Women’s History and Spring Renewal

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Spring is upon us as we come to the end of Women’s History Month. We have much to be grateful for: renewal of life, our mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, grandmothers, granddaughters, aunts, nieces, and the many female teachers, colleagues and friends in our lives. Here at COSEBOC, where we focus…

In Celebration of Black History, Feb 2024

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

At the heart of COSEBOC is a celebration of boys and young men of color. Since 2007 we have raised the issues that concern this young population and we have poured our hearts and souls into addressing the challenges and injustices, while wholeheartedly affirming the inherent gifts of our young.…

Langston Hughes: Mother to Son

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Langston Hughes poetry speaks to the heart of so many of us, and to this day, his poems continue to nourish and inspire our souls. His words are built into the fabric of the work we do at COSEBOC, and so we honor him at the start of Black History…

Thank you Letter from Ron Walker

By Ron Walker

Dear COSEBOC friends and supporters, I am writing this letter with sincere thanks and appreciation. On October 21st and October 28th, I experienced the thrill of a lifetime attending the Gratitude Salutes hosted in Philadelphia and Boston. Both were amazing events that filled me with love and joy. The love…

2023 Giving Tuesday: Join the Movement

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Join the Movement and GIVE Today! Dear COSEBOC Colleagues and Friends,On this #GivingTuesday, we extend heartfelt thanks to each of you who have been a part of our mission to support and strengthen school and community leaders who are dedicated to the affirmative social, emotional, cultural, and academic development of boys…

COSEBOC Leadership Updates

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

Dear COSEBOC Friends and Family: I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and the new school year is off to a great start. I am writing on behalf of the Board of Directors with several important updates about the leadership of COSEBOC. We shared with you in April that after…