COSEBOC's Blog Posts Archives

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…

Appreciation for Our Community of COSEBOC Educators

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

As the 2023-24 school year comes to an end, we are sending care, respect and tremendous appreciation to our community of COSEBOC educators. We know that the 2023-24 school year has been a challenging one. In our conversations with the COSEBOC community of educators across the nation, we hear and…

Persistence, Preservation and Preparation: Why COSEBOC Prioritizes the Social–Emotional Learning of Young Black Men

By Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color

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…

Working On Knowledge Equally (WOKE)- Why Black History Matters!

By Ron Walker

By Ron Walker As we enter February, the designated month for the appreciation of Black History, a critical question may arise from those who are not Black. That question might be “why does Black History matter?” This looms large given Florida’s recent rejection of a proposed College Board Advanced Placement…

Guiding Principles of Dr. Martin Luther King and Muhammad Ali

By Ron Walker

by Ron Walker Dr. Martin Luther King and Muhammad Ali, two iconic figures in American history, share birthdays two days apart: January 15th for Dr. King and January 17th for Muhammad Ali. Each man stood majestically for core principles that would change the world for the better. Those core values…

Dr. Martin Luther King and Muhammad Ali: Their Footprints Guided My Footsteps

By Ron Walker

by Ron Walker Dr. Martin Luther King and Muhammad Ali, two iconic figures in American history, share birthdays two days apart: January 15th for Dr. King and January 17th for Muhammad Ali. I have been reflecting on the impact that these courageous and visionary men had on my growth and…

Legacy Matters: What Are You Passing on to Black Boys?

By Ron Walker

This article was posted as an opinion piece in Word in Black on Jan 3, 2023 By: Ronald Walker, Founder & Executive Director Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) Little did I realize that as a boy, I was being passed an invisible baton at different stages of my…

COSEBOC is Grateful and Thankful

By Ron Walker

Dear friends and followers of the Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color,During the holiday season, the spirit of gratitude and generosity rings loudest. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to you all and to share the growth and progress that COSEBOC is making due to…

Remembering Emmett and Mamie Till

By Ron Walker

by Ron Walker In 1955, Jet magazine rested on tabletops in many homes of Black people, including the home of my grandmother where I saw it when visiting with my mother. It was in the pages of this magazine that I first saw the brutalized face of Emmett Till. He…