Leaders of Color

We help Black and Latino people become civic and political change agents in their communities to improve education systems. #leadersofcolormatter

[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

Since 2018, Leaders of Color has supported more than 200 Black and Latinx leaders who are serving their communities in elected and civic leadership positions - all in an effort to close education equity gaps.

[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

Many key issues are dominating the conversation in the lead up to the 2024 elections. However, one critical issue that directly impacts the future of our communities has been missing -- Education. Check out our recent blog post 🔗in bio.

[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

I am here to tell you that this program works! -Anthony Kenney, Class of 2024

[DFER @DFER_News]

DFER officially endorses Kamala Harris for President.

DFER CEO @Jorge_Elorza: “In the coming years we look forward to working alongside President Harris and her administration to advance initiatives that expand educational access for all students.”
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[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

@DFER_News is deeply committed to supporting candidates who work to improve education for America’s students. While Leaders of Color supports a number of @MSCSK12 candidates, DFER has not officially endorsed any candidate in the District 2 race. https://t.co/PYqehWFA4k

[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

@paulyoung Early voting ends July 27th. Election Day is August 1st! Check out these Leaders of Color Program Alum running for School Board! https://t.co/TCZduR2xCZ

[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

These elections are extremely important! GO VOTE! "Even if you do not have kids participating in the system, I ask you to treat the current school board election as a key vote worthy of your highest attention." - @Paulyoung
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[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

At the mid-way point of 2024, we are taking stock of the incredible progress our alumni have made across our sites in education policy, political and civic leadership, and community engagement. Checkout some achievements of our fellows so far this year! https://t.co/IfhXFbInIq

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Congrats to DC Alum @LaJoyLaw1 on receiving this endorsement from @DC_Edvocate!

[Jacque Patterson for DC Council @DC_Edvocate]

https://t.co/bSuQ5DgSZv
@LaJoyLaw1

[LaJoy J Law @LaJoyLaw1]

@DC_Edvocate Absolutely!

[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

We are excited to share that several Leaders of Color Memphis fellows are running for public office in the upcoming 2024 election!‍ Click to learn more about our candidates. https://t.co/TCZduR1ZNr

[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

Proud if our DC Program Alum testifying on the importance of math excellence!

[Education Reform Now DC @EdReformNowDC]

Happening Now: Ed leaders testifying before @DCSBOE on the importance of #math excellence. Thank you @jbootsdatanerd (@empowerk12), Dana Grosser-Clarkson, Tiffanie Williams (@KIPP_DC), Caylah Green (@CharlesHartMS), Dr. Barnes (@NCTM)!

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The search for the right school for her daughter would become the start of a huge career and life shift for Leaders of Color New York alum Natasha. Find out how @NCherryPerez is fighting for #edequity across New York: https://t.co/41d9OGC2yg

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@DC_Edvocate Thank you for your support!

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We have real work to do. Our highly qualified and dedicated alumni continue to fight for strong education systems across the country! Learn more about them and our work: https://t.co/IfhXFbInIq

[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

Since 2018, Leaders of Color has supported more than 200 Black and Latinx leaders who are serving their communities in elected and civic leadership positions - all in an effort to close education equity gaps.

[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

Nearly 30 of our program alum are running for public office this year! We could not be more proud of them and continue to support them with the 15 members of our esteemed National Advisory Board and our amazing team: https://t.co/RegyyyzcNu

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Amazing news from our DC Alum, @LaJoyLaw1

[LaJoy J Law @LaJoyLaw1]

🚀 Big News! 🚀 Honored to receive the endorsement of Vote Mama for the Ward 8 SBOE seat! 🌟 Together, we'll fight for better educational opportunities for all children in W8. Thank you, @VoteMamaPAC , for your support! Let's stand up for all of our babies! 📚✨#Ward8 #VoteMama

[Leaders of Color @LeadersOfColor_]

26 days until voting!!! We are thrilled our DC Program Alum Veda Rasheed in her run for DC Ward 7 Councilmember. @VedaRasheed