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Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh
The Premier Conference Unapologetically
Focused on Black Students

Monique Couvson, Ed.D. (formerly Monique W. Morris) is an award-winning author and social justice scholar with nearly four decades of experience in the areas of education, civil rights, juvenile and

If there’s one name that stands at the forefront of educational justice for Black children in America, it’s Geoffrey Canada. A visionary leader, a relentless advocate, and a change-maker, Canada

A Soundtrack for Inspiration: Explore Our New Spotify Playlist Curated by Dr. Kristina Kyles-Smith At the heart of the State of Black Learning Conference is a commitment to creating spaces

The State of Black Learning Conference has long been a hub for innovation, collaboration, and empowerment in education, and 2024 marked a truly special moment. This year, we proudly celebrated






Monique Couvson, Ed.D. (formerly Monique W. Morris) is an award-winning author and social justice scholar with nearly four decades of experience in the areas of education, civil rights, juvenile and

If there’s one name that stands at the forefront of educational justice for Black children in America, it’s Geoffrey Canada. A visionary leader, a relentless advocate, and a change-maker, Canada

A Soundtrack for Inspiration: Explore Our New Spotify Playlist Curated by Dr. Kristina Kyles-Smith At the heart of the State of Black Learning Conference is a commitment to creating spaces

The State of Black Learning Conference has long been a hub for innovation, collaboration, and empowerment in education, and 2024 marked a truly special moment. This year, we proudly celebrated





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Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh
The Premier Conference Unapologetically
Focused on Black Students
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