Diversity and Inclusiveness Initiatives

Teach For America's commitment to diversity and inclusiveness is rooted in the belief that our collective efforts will be strongest if our entire organization, including our corps, alumni, staff, and boards reflect the diversity of the communities where we teach. Our organization implements a variety of initiatives to advance these efforts.

Community Speakers Series

Teach For America's Community Speakers Series initiative is designed to engage
communities and colleges in insightful and compelling town hall discussions about the
educational opportunities and challenges impacting communities of color in this country.
The purpose of these events is to stimulate dialogue and enlist the community more
broadly in the work of closing the achievement gap.

Black Men and Education: A Discussion on the Pursuit of Excellence
The first Community Speakers Series event was held on the campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, and focused on African American men and their quest for educational excellence. The forum featured dynamic African American male panelists who represented varied experiences and perspectives. The event attracted more than 2,000 individuals, including student leaders, educators, politicians, business and civic leaders and community members.

Moderators
TJ Holmes, CNN Anchor
Dr. Bryant Marks, Associate Professor and Director of the Morehouse Male Initiative

Panelists
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Author and Professor, Georgetown University
Dr. Robert Michael Franklin, President, Morehouse College
Kwame Jackson, CEO & Founder of Krimson by Kwame and star
of "The Apprentice"
Kevin Powell, Speaker and Author of The Black Male Handbook: A Blueprint for Life
Stic.man, Hip-Hop Artist, Dead Prez

Learn more about diversity in the corps.

For more information on diversity and inclusion at Teach For America, please contact us at diversity@teachforamerica.org.

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