Black Alabamians for Education

06/12/2026

🔥 Announcing our Keynote Speaker:
Duncan Kirkwood is a nationally recognized expert on resilience, leadership, and purpose who helps both students and staff develop the mindset and motivation to thrive.
As Director of the Center for Resiliency at Villa Maria College, Duncan leads campus-wide initiatives that support student mental health, staff well-being, and community engagement. His work bridges academic settings and real-world application, making him a trusted partner to educators seeking lasting, measurable impact.
📍 Selma, Alabama | 🗓 August 8, 2026
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06/11/2026

Teacher's Union Attacks. I've Faced Worse!

06/11/2026

🚨 It’s not too late to register!
Don’t miss this transformative day of learning, community, and action.
📍 SELMA.
🗓 AUGUST 8.
🎟️ You. Need. To. Be. Here.
➡️ Sign up now: ticketbud.com/events/1ad59900-376a-11f1-bcef-42010a71700b

06/04/2026

AI & Cyber Security summer Program

06/04/2026

What happens when purpose, resilience, education, and advocacy all collide in one conversation? 🔥

This episode of The Advocate’s Chair featuring is one you DO NOT want to miss.

From growing up in Buffalo, NY, to finding transformation at Alabama State University, Duncan shares how education changed the course of his life — and why fighting for quality education for Black children is still one of the most important battles of our time.

💡 In this episode:
✔️ The power of HBCUs
✔️ Why parent advocacy matters
✔️ What transformational leadership REALLY means
✔️ Resilience, grit, and overcoming setbacks
✔️ Education reform and community empowerment
✔️ The responsibility we all have to create change

“Leadership isn’t about titles. Leadership is about the lasting change you create.” — Duncan Kirkwood

🎥 Watch now on YouTube https://youtu.be/qkxoum8YCX4 and stream on all podcast platforms.

06/01/2026

Community News: The PRCI Community Development Corporation is hosting a free Summer Learning Lab for students entering grades 3–6. The six-week program is sponsored by the Alabama Summer and/or After School Program grant, and is focused on strengthening reading and math skills through engaging, hands-on learning experiences designed to combat summer learning loss while keeping students excited about learning. See flyer for details

05/28/2026

Last night, we were able to host our amazing Education Symposium Keynote Speaker THE for dinner. It was a great to reminisce about the historic work that we did under the Leadership of Dr. Howard Fuller, Kenneth Campbell and during our BAEO days.

It was a complete night of empowerment, encouragement and reminders of how we were and are!

THANKS BAEO ~ you made us!

05/28/2026

This is Black Excellence! Congratulations!

Tuskegee University proudly celebrates Dr. Lonnie Johnson on the 40th anniversary of the patent for the iconic Super Soaker!

From engineer to inventor, Dr. Johnson continues to inspire generations through creativity, innovation, and impact.

05/27/2026