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BMEA’s Summer 2023 Newsletter is now available. Click below to read today!
Learn about Black Male Educators Alliance’s:
- Recap from BMEA’s Inaugural Educators’ Gala
- A look at BMEA’s Educator Wellness Fellowship End of Year BBQ
- Learn about our Family Engagement Day
- A message from our CEO, Dr. Curtis Lewis
and more!
Latest News From BMEA
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...
Representation Matters: Black Male Educators Model a Bright Future
GRAND RAPIDS — Inside a classroom is the place where many begin to dream up and work toward their future. As our Path Forward initiative begins, we looked at the spaces— and people— integral to...
On Sale Now: Educators’ Gala 2023 Tickets
🌟 It's time to celebrate! Join Black Male Educators Alliance at our Inaugural Educators’ Gala - "A Night of Elegance Honoring Champions in The Work", where we will recognize outstanding...
How Black Men Work to Incorporate Joy in the Classroom—and Why Retaining Them is Key
Recently, BMEA Founder & CEO, Dr. Curtis Lewis, discussed his thoughts around Black Male Educator retention with Phillip Lewis, Senior Editor for Huffington Post. Dr. Lewis shared why it is...
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...
Congratulations to our 2023 Teacher Wellness PLC Cohort
We are proud to announce our 2023 Cohort of The Teacher Wellness Professional Learning Community. These educators span across various grade levels and cities, while all demonstrating a commitment to...
Eastern Michigan University’s College of Education Honors Dr. Curtis Lewis
This week, Eastern Michigan University's College of Education recognized and honor BMEA's Founder & CEO, Dr. Curtis Lewis, as one of their "Black Figures in Academia". Their posts included the...
Latest From The BMEA Podcast
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...
S4E14 – Power in Giving Back
The BMEA Podcast is back TONIGHT, live at 7 pm, and we will announce the 2023 Educators' Gala Awards Winners! A huge thank you goes out to the BMEA Community for their engagement and nominations of...
S4E13 – Highlighting Educator Wellness
After two weeks of traveling with our Principal Wellness PLC and Teacher Wellness PLC, hosts, Dr. Curtis Lewis and Mr. Michael Payne, are back to reflect on the experiences of both trips to...
S4E12 – Investing in the Community
The BMEA Podcast is back with another dynamic conversation with a change-maker in Detroit! We are pleased to be joined by Mr. Jerjuan Howard, Executive Director of the Umoja Debate Team!Beyond...
S4E11 – Michigan Reading Crisis: Addressing the Read by Grade Three Legislation
The BMEA Podcast is back TONIGHT at 7 pm EST to discuss the Michigan Reading Crisis and Michigan's Read by Grade Three Legislation. Our hosts, Dr. Curtis Lewis and Mr. Michael Payne are joined...
S4E10 – Educator Spotlight – Mr. James Clark
On today's episode of The BMEA Podcast, we will be highlighting a truly dynamic Black Male Educator impacting lives in Phoenix, Arizona, Mr. James Clark! This is the first of many Black Male...
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...
