We exist to transform the school experience for Black and Brown children by creating culturally sustaining policies, structured programming, and teacher pedagogy that develops students into change agents for their community.

How We Do It

BMEA’s Liberated Learners Framework is the foundation from which the organization’s professional development sessions are built. Uniquely designed by BMEA’s executive leadership, this foundational structure of concepts and strategies is intellectually stimulating and creates school environments that foster a spirit of liberation and honor Black excellence.

Principal Wellness Fellowship

BMEA School Partnerships

Teacher Wellness Fellowship

Black Minds Math Leadership

Latest News

BMEA 2023 Leadership Retreat Recap

BMEA 2023 Leadership Retreat Recap

The BMEA Leadership Team just wrapped up its 2023 Team Retreat! Over the past three days, we engaged in deep reflection and planning for the work ahead. Coming together in an intimate environment...

read more

The BMEA Podcast:
Lifting Our Voices

The BMEA Podcast, Lifting Our Voices engages Black male educators and culturally responsive teaching professionals in conversations related to education policy, school reform, pedagogy, current events, and issues affecting our community. Enjoy these stimulating and enlightening conversations bi-weekly at 7:00 pm, on Thursdays via the following platforms

Latest Episodes

S4E8 – Voice of the Youth

S4E8 – Voice of the Youth

We are back with a new episode of The BMEA Podcast: Lifting Our Voices! Recently on the show, we have been discussing the mindset of our youth when they leave the K12 school system. As we know, once...

read more
S4E7 – A Soulless Community

S4E7 – A Soulless Community

We are back with a new episode of The BMEA Podcast: Lifting Our Voices! On tonight's episode, "A Soulless Community", hosts Dr. Curtis Lewis and Mr. Michael Payne Jr. are joined by Dr. Karlin...

read more
S4E6 – Intergenerational Mentoring

S4E6 – Intergenerational Mentoring

We are back with a new episode of The BMEA Podcast: Lifting Our Voices! In 2008, our founder Dr. Lewis created and successfully implemented a mentoring program for young males of color as part of a...

read more

Our work is made possible in part through the generosity and support from the following funders and partnering educational entities:

Subscribe To BMEA's Mailing List

Join our mailing list to receive FREE resources and the latest news and updates from our team!

You have Successfully Subscribed!