What We Do
BMEA is dedicated to liberating students, teachers, school leaders, and school systems/policies to transform the landscape of education for Black and Brown communities across the country.
Educator Wellness Fellowships
BMEA School Partnerships
Systems & Policy Change
Black Minds Leadership Program
Transforming Education
BMEA works with educators and schools in Michigan, Illinois,
New York, Ohio, and China
Students impacted by BMEA’s programming
9000+
BMEA fellows that have been retained in the profession
100%
Latest News
Dr. Lewis Joins Pillar + Pride on The We Build Podcast Ep 14
Recently, BMEA Founder and CEO Dr. Curtis Lewis was a guest on Pillar + Pride's We Build Podcast - Episode 14. In perhaps Dr. Lewis' most personal interview to date, he reflects on those most...
SAVE THE DATE! BMEA Educators’ Wellness Summit
BMEA presents the Educators' Wellness Summit: From Inspiration to Implementation on September 16, 2023! This FREE event taking place at Wayne County Community College District, Dr. Curtis Ivery...
BMEA Announces New Board Members
Exciting News from the Black Male Educators Alliance (BMEA)! We are thrilled to welcome four extraordinary individuals to our Board of Directors! Each of these dynamic leaders brings a unique blend...
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
Dr. Lewis Joins Pillar + Pride on The We Build Podcast Ep 14
Recently, BMEA Founder and CEO Dr. Curtis Lewis was a guest on Pillar + Pride's We Build Podcast - Episode 14. In perhaps Dr. Lewis' most personal interview to date, he reflects on those most...
S5E1 – Wellness in the Black Community
On this new episode of The BMEA Podcast we kick off SEASON 5 of the show! We will be joined by Mr. Tyree Williams of Pillar + Pride, a family-owned health and wellness destination located in the...
S4E15 – Transformational School Leadership
The BMEA Podcast is back tonight with another dynamic conversation! We are joined by a friend of the show, Principal Wellness Fellow and school leader, Mr. Anton Horton, to reflect on his year as a...
Our work is made possible in part through the generosity and support from the following funders and partnering educational entities:
