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Since we are kissing another Black History Month goodbye, and there have been so many posts about the importance of Black educators, I thought I'd offer a few historical points I gathered from Dr. Vannessa Siddle-Walker and old news stories.
In 1954 82,000 Black teachers taught 2 million Black children.
In the 11 years immediately following Brown, more than 38,000 Black teachers and administrators in 17 Southern and border states lost their jobs.
90% of Black principals lost their jobs in 11 Southern states.
In the 11 years immediately following Brown, more than 38,000 Black teachers and administrators in 17 Southern and border states lost their jobs.
90% of Black principals lost their jobs in 11 Southern states.
Some of the Black teachers that kept their jobs were made to call the parents of every white student and ask for permission to teach their children.
Obviously, White teachers did not have to do this with Black parents.
Obviously, White teachers did not have to do this with Black parents.
