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Back To School Brunch & Supply Drive

8/28/2017

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PictureMr. Dorsey (top) and Mr. Dias (bottom) observe the solar eclipse with their students on the first day of school.
This past Saturday Blackademia hosted its first Back to School Brunch & Supply Drive (photos below). With the help of members of the community, including teachers, administrators, education advocates, and local businesses, Blackademia was able to provide two DC teachers, Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Dias, with enough school supplies for their entire class for the entire year. We would like to Mom's Organic Market, Trader Joe's, Giant, and First Watch for their food donations, Chef Tauryn Carter for preparing a fabulous and delicious spread, and everyone who came out to make the event a success!

Below is a bit about Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Dias and their students:

This year, Quay Dorsey and Alejandro Dias will teach third and fourth graders at Aiton Elementary School in Ward 7 of Washington, DC. Aiton is a Title I public school, which for them, means that more than 95% of their students receive free lunch. The Aiton community relies heavily on community support to fund their programs and materials. 

Between the two homerooms there is a 5:2 boy to girl ration, with one homeroom comprised completely of African-American boys. As Black men Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Dias feel empowered to have the incredible task of changing the academic trajectory of their Black male students, who are typically Aiton's lowest performers. 
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3 Comments
Tiffany
8/29/2017 08:07:18 am

This is so exciting!!!!

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Mikel link
8/29/2017 08:21:17 am

This is good stuff! Keep up the good work...can't wait to attend my first Blackademia conference!!!

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Tenika
8/29/2017 10:36:38 pm

This is amazing! I love it!! Keep up the great work ladies!!!

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