The 2022 BPL Leadership Conference celebrates Liberatory Learning. Join us. December 5-7. San Diego. Details at bplevents.org

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Ummm…is that BPL’s (and HERE to HERE’s) Joshua Poyer ringing in the Nasdaq Exchange bell this morning? You know it! Joshua and his cohort of Council of Urban Professionals fellows had the honor this morning! 🔔 🔔 🔔

Friends! Coming to you LIVE in just over half an hour, join us here or our FB page for our Cup of Joy conversation with Shawnee and Shameka N. Gerald (She/Her)! Can't meet us live? Don't worry, you'll be able to find it here later today: youtube.com/playlist?list=… #DeeperLearning

So excited to share that Big Picture Learning has launched the application process for the second cohort of Ashe Leaders Fellowship! Akron, Baltimore, Cleveland, Jackson & Oakland, nominate someone today! ashefellows.org/nominate

Appreciate the transparency from BPL. Kansas City is far from perfect but there is a lot to learn from the people in this community and we will welcome you with open arms. Last week Kansas City voted to become a sanctuary city for gender affirming care. Thanks Mayor Q

Did you know? In May, Kansas City declared itself a sanctuary city for the LGBTQ+ community, esp those seeking gender-affirming care? We implore you: come Meet the Moment with us in KC this summer, as part of Big Bang 2023. Register today: bplevents.org. #TheBang2023

Cornel West Has Announced He's Running for President dlvr.it/SqCF36

The All of Us Research Program believes everyone deserves equal access to good health care. Learn more about the All of Us Research Program today at bit.ly/NPHCJoinAllofUs #joinallofus #bglc #AKA1908 #medicalresearch #menshealth #ptsdawareness

My blood is boiling. They stole this girl’s big moment, both for her and her family. If this had happened to one of my children, I would have rushed the stage.

It's a great day! We're excited to share our second, expanded cohort of Ashé Leaders Fellows. We welcome our new fellows, as well as our new Ashé Communities, including Oakland, Cleveland and Baltimore! Meet the new Cohort here ashefellows.org/cohort-2

Leadership Journeys NOLA (in partnership w/ EdChoice) - TOMORROW! On your way to #EssenceFest, drop in for an evening of reflection & celebration; feat: @BLoveSoulPower, Kaya Henderson, Dr. Steve Perry, Carlos R. Moreno, Timothy D Jones & more! Free registration - bit.ly/LJatHOC

Our Justice System is truly no longer a system of justice. Read Carlos R. Moreno thoughts and reflections on the Supreme Court's recent decision on Affirmative Action. bigpiclearning.medium.com/affirmative-in…

Okay folks: challenge.. With due respect to SXSW EDU - #PanelPicker can be a bit of an echo chamber. Am I going to vote for @justmikeyates, Shawnee & Kwaku 111? Yes, because I LIKE them! Send me an awesome session you KNOW will fly under the radar and I will gladly vote it up!

Thinking of coming to BPL Leadership this December? Location details have just been added to bplevents.org! We'll be convening at Lowe's Philadelphia, housed in the nation's first modern skyscraper! Check it out, and make sure you register soon! bplevents.org/copy-of-locati…

Episode 7 is UP! These just keep getting better and better! Season 3! This episode with Jeff Petty (Jeff Petty) and Javier Guzman (Javier Guzman), two amazing educators who have created and help others to create schools focused on learner-agency. buzzsprout.com/2214666/135570…

It’s DROP DAY! Let’s go @BLoveSoulPower! Get yours now! static.macmillan.com/static/smp/pun…

In recognition of Indigenous People's Day, we remind our network that @NativeBpl works closely with schools to meet the unique needs of Native youth so that all may benefit from the cultural knowledge of indigenous peoples. To partner with BPLNAI, visit: linktr.ee/bplnai.

Come out to join us Big Picture Learning in the City of Brotherly LOVE and Sisterly Affection

Beyond honored and excited to serve alongside Gislaine Ngounou as the new Chairwoman of the Big Picture Learning Board of Directors.