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Resources for Parents

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Advocacy and Empowerment

  • Black Parent Collective: Works to address academic and social achievement gaps by empowering parents and caregivers with knowledge and community support. It focuses on parental advocacy to influence school policies and promote educational equity.
    https://www.aaamotivated.org/bpc
     

  • UNCF (United Negro College Fund): While primarily known for higher education, UNCF also offers resources for K-12 advocacy. It has created toolkits to mobilize parents to advocate for more Black teachers in their school districts.
    https://uncf.org/
     

  • NAACP: Through its education initiatives, the NAACP advocates for educational equity, working to ensure that all students have a clear path to college or a successful career. The organization supports parents in their pursuit of equitable resources.
    https://naacp.org/
     

  • Black Educational Advocacy Coalition (BEAC): A national non-profit that promotes equity and success for Black students and educators. BEAC advocates on issues affecting Black students, using a holistic approach based on research and cultural traditions.
    https://www.thebeac.org/

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Community and Skill-building

  • Effective Black Parenting Program (EBPP): A group-based training program designed to promote family pride and cohesion while helping families cope with the negative effects of racism. It provides practical parenting skills and culturally sensitive strategies.
    https://www.cebc4cw.org/
     

  • National CARES Mentoring Movement: Supports African American youth and also runs a "University for Parents" program. This initiative helps parents overcome barriers to self-sufficiency by teaching skills and providing resources like free daycare.
    https://caresmentoring.org/
     

  • Local Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs): Joining a local PTA is a common way to get involved in your child's education. These groups assist in school decision-making and fundraising, and they help families advocate for their children.

 

College Readiness and Specialized Programs

  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): A student-led organization that provides resources for students pursuing engineering. It offers support for both pre-collegiate and collegiate students.
    https://nsbe.org/
     

  • Black Girls CODE: A non-profit that provides technology education for African American girls, helping to close the representation gap in STEM fields. It offers training and a supportive, mentorship-focused community.
    https://www.wearebgc.org/
     

  • 100 Black Men of America, Inc.: Offers mentoring and educational programs for African American youth. The organization's local chapters often provide scholarships for college-bound students.
    https://100blackmen.org/

 

Educational Content and Media

  • Word In Black: A collaboration of 10 leading Black news publishers that provides news and information, including coverage of educational equity for K-12 students.
    https://wordinblack.com/
     

  • Center for Racial Justice in Education: Offers resources for talking to children about race, racism, and racialized violence. The site has guides and activity books from partner organizations.
    https://centerracialjustice.org/
     

  • Learning for Justice: A project of the Southern Poverty Law Center that provides educational resources for teachers, students, and families to address inequity in education. Resources include publications, workshops, and classroom guides.
    https://www.learningforjustice.org/


AI (Artificial Intelligence) Advocacy and Non-Profit Organizations

  • Algorithmic Justice League (AJL): Led by Dr. Joy Buolamwini, this organization combines art and research to raise awareness of AI bias and amplify the voices of affected communities. It aims to create an AI ecosystem that is equitable and accountable.
    https://www.ajl.org/
     

  • AI for Equity: This initiative works with school systems to help leaders make wise decisions about AI, ensuring all students can benefit from the technology and that it reduces, rather than widens, equity gaps.
    https://ai-for-equity.org/
     

  • EqualAI: Promotes equitable and inclusive AI by providing resources and tools for businesses. The organization's mission is to "write and right the future with equal AI".
    https://www.equalai.org/
     

  • Upturn: A non-profit that advances equity and justice in the design, governance, and use of technology, including AI.We Count: A community-driven project focused on addressing inherent AI bias against minorities and outliers.
    https://www.upturn.org/
     

  • DAIR Institute: The Distributed AI Research Institute is a globally distributed organization of academics, activists, and engineers conducting community-rooted research.
    https://www.dair-institute.org/

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