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https://youtu.be/JmcZPzDknY4 In Episode 4 of The Advocates Chair, host and BA4E Executive Director Neonta Williams takes listeners behind the scenes of her journey into educational advocacy. From her days as a student-athlete and Army veteran to launching Black Alabamians for Education, Neonta reveals the calling that led her to build a movement for parent empowerment and equitable school choice. 💬 In this episode: The personal story that sparked a statewide education movement. Why parent engagement is the foundation of student success. How poverty, preparedness, and policy collide in Alabama’s schools. Lessons on leadership, equity, and faith-driven courage in advocacy. 🎧 Listen [...]

https://youtu.be/isJS5RDkSVw   What if school looked completely different? In this episode of The Advocates Chair, host Neonta Williams sits down with Ryan Delk, CEO and co-founder of Primer, a K–8 micro school network that is opening new schools across Alabama. Primer’s motto is simple yet powerful: “Take kids seriously.” Ryan shares how Primer is reimagining education by: Empowering great teachers to teach without limits Making private education affordable (many families pay little to nothing) Designing schools where every child’s unique needs are taken seriously Opening pathways for parents and community leaders to start their own Primer micro schools This episode dives [...]

https://youtu.be/wpJnZREh4DU?si=cuIO7p3kJn4ReruF In this episode of The Advocates Chair, host Neonta Williams sits down with LaShundra D. Richmond, a lifelong educator from Memphis, TN with 18 years of experience in the field. LaShundra believes teaching is her calling — a way to impact lives and build strong leaders. Together, they dive deep into: What Next Level Leaders really means Why authentic leadership matters in education How growing leaders creates lasting change in schools and communities This is more than a conversation about leadership — it’s a call to action for anyone who wants to make a difference. 📺 Subscribe here:    / @blackal4edu   🌐 [...]

https://youtu.be/K5L2PKiV2pE?si=BSZxh81ofL36i9AK Welcome to the premiere episode of The Advocates Chair by Black Alabamians for Education! 🎙️ In this powerful conversation, attorney and education advocate Ashlee Taylor, ESQ shares the heart behind Black Alabamians for Education, why advocacy is essential for Black students in Alabama, and how communities can rally for real change. 📌 In this episode, we discuss: The mission and vision of Black Alabamians for Education Why education advocacy is critical now more than ever How policy impacts our students and communities Ways YOU can get involved in the movement for equity 🎧 Subscribe and follow to never miss an [...]