The Speakers
Abdul Wright
Is an eighth grade Language Arts teacher in North Minneapolis. He also holds the title of being an Instructional Coach and Data Team leader. He has taught Language Arts for the past six years. Mr. Wright strives to make a positive difference in impoverished communities, while also striving to be the best version of himself. He completed an African American Leadership program in the Spring of 2016. Also graduated from Hamline University in the Spring of 2016, with a degree in Education. Mr. Wright earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts and Literature in 2011. He received the Minneapolis PeaceMaker award from the city of Minneapolis I 2015, received “ the You’ve Made a Difference” award from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in 2015 and 2016, and is the recipient 2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award and was recognized as The first black male to receive the award, the youngest, and the first from a Charter school. In 2018, Mr. Wright was identified as a Minnesota African American Heritage Award Honoree. Mr. Wright also served a term as the Chair of the Mastery School, a charter school in North Minneapolis.
The Urgency of Identity: Cultivating Space In All Spaces
Robert Hendricks IIIRobert identifies as a Black male educator himself. He’s held many positions at the school level including special education, teaching, and school leadership. He’s also worked in multiple nonprofits where he oversaw programming development, implementation, and evaluation.
Recruit, Retain, & Retire Black Male Teachers: A Framework
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Markus FlynnThe executive director of Black Men Teach. In this role, he advocates for accessible and affordable pathways for Black men to become elementary school educators. As a leader in the Twin Cities community, he works with partner schools, teacher training programs and community-based organizations to recruit, prepare, place and retain Black male teachers.
Black Men Teach?
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Dr. Rashid FaisalDr. Rashid Faisal, is an educator, public speaker, author, social advocate for college readiness standards, and researcher in the area of African American education. He served as principal of elementary, middle, and secondary schools in metro-Detroit.
Preparing Principals For Urban K12 Experiences
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Event Outline
A more details schedule of activities with times will be provide closer to the date of event.
Schedule being revised and shared out soon.
Schedule being revised and shared out soon.
Saturday, September 4
(8:00am - 10:00pm central)
(8:00am - 10:00pm central)
Check-In
Light Breakfast
Black Owned Vendor Shop
Community Grounding
Showcase Presentations
Scholars Presentations
Keynote
Networking Times
UpLIFT Board Meeting*
Lunch in the City (on your own)
Reflection Times
Dinner
Evening Lounge
Light Breakfast
Black Owned Vendor Shop
Community Grounding
Showcase Presentations
Scholars Presentations
Keynote
Networking Times
UpLIFT Board Meeting*
Lunch in the City (on your own)
Reflection Times
Dinner
Evening Lounge
Welcome to Minneapolis, MN
The Gathering will be held in Minneapolis Downtown Business area.
The Gathering will take place inside the IDS Center, Skyway Level
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The Gathering will take place inside one of the Chameleon Shoppes prime retail spaces located on the Skyway level of the IDS Center, which is one of the most trafficked areas in all of downtown.
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