Tiffany Ford is a successful entrepreneur, success coach, student advocate and the owner of 3 schools in Philadelphia.   Tiffany is known as "The Childcare Guru" as a result of the extraordinary impact that she has made through her educational programs that are making a major impact in the learning and development of inner-city youth. She has also served as a mentor for women, aspiring entrepreneurs and educators aspiring to open their own childcare centers and schools ..read more

Shante Lane Tamerat is co-owner and co-founder with her mother of Discovery Lane school in Waldorf, Md. The idea for Discovery Lane came in the summer of 2014. Shante and Alice Lane were compelled to open an educational program tailored to the needs of the community and enriched the lives of families. Discovery Lane was established with the firm belief that students are remarkable when you give them a path to trail.  http://thediscoverylane.com/about-us  ..read more

Dr. LeDonna Griffin is founder of Leaders to Legends More Than Conquerors Homeschool Co-op in Omaha, Neb., which equips, empowers and educates one homeschool, one family at a time. Leaders to Legends More Than Conquerors Homeschool Co-op swings the door wide open for all families at any developmental stage, to engage in an educational plan that is tailored to the individual needs of their family and children. Leaders to Legends, LLC https://ledonnagriffin.wixsite.com/leaderstolegends ..read more

Aba Healing Academy learned....   For many New Orleans', school- aged children, there is an opportunity to bring in a system that focuses on sound character development, with cultural components that have often been overlooked or underrepresented in traditional education environments. We began planning for a school that would utilize African Traditional Religious concepts, syncretized to widely accepted, Christian beliefs. From our planning, the Aba Healing Academy chose to teach from a Candomble standard of spiritual practice. But why? The answer lies in a better understanding and f ..read more

Currently, Rashaun recently led a national non-profit organization, Freedom Coalition for Charter Schools (FCCS), serving as its first Executive Director. FCCS is an advocacy organization focused on amplifying the voices of Black and Brown public charter school parents and leaders. Rashaun is an active member of his community having served as Chair and Vice-Chair of Neighborhood Planning Unit K. He also is an alumnus of New Leaders Council Atlanta. Rashaun serves on two boards, Georgia Equality and Ivy Preparatory Academy for Girls.  He is also a former high school teacher and principal ..read more

T.H.R.I.V.E. Christian Academy (TCA) is a new and unique academic addition to the metro-Atlanta community. Their mission is to equip and EMPOWER our scholars to EVOLVE into leaders, EXCEL through academics and EMERGE as Good Samaritans.    Learn more about THRIVE Christian Academy at: www.thrivechristianacademy.org   Learn more about Black Minds Matter and Black Owned Schools at: www.blackmindsmatter.net ..read more

ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter School is a kindergarten through fifth-grade school community in Georgia. Their founder Ms. Monique Carruthers is making a true difference in the lives of students.    Learn more about Zest Prep at https://www.zestprep.org ..read more

Legends Charter School was founded on the belief that all students can learn and deserve the opportunity to receive high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background. It is our belief that a student’s zip code should not determine a student’s access to education. At Legends, we believe in a holistic approach to education and work to provide any and all resources that facilitate student success in the classroom and beyond.    Legends is committed to Prince George’s County, the residents, and the students, and desires to strengthen the relationship with the communit ..read more

Denisha Merriweather, founder of Black Minds Matter and Director of Public Relations and Content Marketing for American Federation for Children, talks about her organization’s work to advance the quality and options of education for black children. School choice is a game changer for the black community. Visit BlackMindsMatter.net for more information on her work. twitter.com/DenishaMweather BlackMindsMatter.net www.federationforchildren.org/about ..read more

Denisha Merriweather joins the Adrian Norman show to discuss Black Minds Matter www.blackmindsmatter.net   http://www.twitter.com/adriannormandc http://www.instagram.com/adriannormandc  http://www.facebook.comadriannormandc ..read more