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2025 #TeachinginColor Summit
April saw our fourth-annual #TeachingInColor Summit, a gathering of educators of color from across North Carolina to exchange ideas,
engage in fellowship, discover best practices, and uplift one another. The Summit, themed Unapologetically Us, included a keynote
conversation with author, scholar, and activist Marc Lamont Hill.
The two-day event in Charlotte also included the second #TeachingInColor Educator of the Year award ceremony, celebrating the
achievements of three North Carolina educators. The award recipients were Phillip Boyd, Jr. (Forsyth County), Dr. Kenya Grant (Warren
County), Turquoise LeJeune Parker (Durham County), Ja’Quez Taylor (Durham County), and Dr. Mecca K. Terry (Robeson County).
“To me, teaching in color means creating spaces where I think that Black and Brown students and
educators feel empowered, and where access is not a barrier, but a given. This award fuels my mission
to keep pushing for equity, not just in theory, but really in practice.” - Dr. Kenya Grant
We also hosted a Research Symposium, that highlighted important research from students, educators, and organizations from across
the state. The remainder of the Summit featured breakout sessions focused on professional development and research presentations,
including topics such as building student-teacher relationships, equity and inclusion in STEM, and centering students with learning
di昀昀erences. As always, we also made sure to include time for rest and relaxation with a holistic hour of painting, yoga, sound therapy,
and a昀케rmations, as well as a wellness fair.
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