Full Article At: MichiganRadio.org
The teaching profession in America remains largely white and female. That means young African American males can go through school without ever seeing a teacher who looks like them.
Not only can this mean a lack of black role models, but it also means teaching doesn’t get held up as a profession that’s desirable for black men to pursue.
Curtis Lewis is trying to chance that narrative. He’s principal of Henry Ford Academy and founder and Chairman of the Board of the Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan. He’s spent his career in education and has experienced first-hand what it’s like to be the only black male teacher in a school.
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My name is Racquel and I’m that State of Michigan rep for Black Educators Rock. We have ove 155000 members 9n our group froom all over the world. I was wondering if I can meet with you during your upcoming event. Also, I’ve had other educators from other states inquiring about the event. Will it just be for things going on in Michigan or for male educators everywhere