#BMEC2025
#BMEC2025 IS BACK! November 20-22, 2025, Loews Philadelphia Hotel
The 8th Annual Black Men in Education Convening (#BMEC2025) in Philadelphia, PA is back!
CBED is thrilled to continue this powerful tradition of hosting the largest gathering of Black male educators in the U.S.! #BMEC2025 will be an electric and transformative event, expanding opportunities for professional development, mentorship, community building and collective action to drive change within the sector.
Together, we will focus on practical solutions for improving educational outcomes for all students and expanding opportunities for Black male educators and future educator activists moving through the Black Teacher Pipeline.
Join us for #BMEC2025, where we will continue to build on the legacy of Black Teaching Tradition, drive change, inspire the next generation of Black male educators, and shape the future of education.
#BMEC2025 SPEAKERS
#BMEC2025 will feature a compelling lineup of esteemed speakers, engaging panels, and interactive workshops aimed at empowering us as Black educator activists and enhancing student outcomes.
The 2025 convening theme is: Power to the Pupil: History, Hip Hop, & the Future of Teaching & Learning
This year’s event will focus on the following critical strands:
1) STEM
2) Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support
3) Leadership and Policy Making
4) Physical, Mental and Social Emotional Health and Wellness
5) Parent and Community Engagement
6) Professional Learning and Development
7) Sports & Entertainment
Educators, secure support from your employer now!
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for #BMEC2025? The 2025 Black Men in Education Convening will provide a unique opportunity for companies and organizations to highlight their commitment to rebuilding the Black educator pipeline.
We offer a range of sponsorship packages that can help meet marketing, branding, and corporate social responsibility objectives.
Vendors, interested in getting in front of some of the most engaged, forward-looking leaders in education? Consider tabling at this year’s BMEC, which offers a unique, powerful platform for businesses, artisans and organizations to connect with a community dedicated to uplifting Black educators.
Research consistently shows the profound impact Black male educators have on students. Black boys with at least one Black teacher are 39% less likely to drop out of school, and when they have a Black male teacher, they are 18% less likely to be identified for special education services. Furthermore, Black students who have two Black elementary school teachers are 32% more likely to pursue higher education. Yet, Black men make up less than 2% of U.S. public school teachers, underscoring the critical need for continued focus on recruiting and retaining Black male educators.
Check out the First Annual KIPP DC Black Men in Education Convening that took place in March 2025 in collaboration with the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED). This transformative event attracted 200 Black Men in Education and brought CBED’s annual convening to D.C.! Plenty thanks to Andre Samuels, Director of School Equity Initiatives and to all of the Dreamkeepers who attended!
Last year, #BMEC2024 was a sold-out event, making it our largest convening to date! We drew an incredible 1,400 attendees from across 40 states and four countries, representing a diverse range of Dreamkeepers in both education policy and practice. The convening featured 170 breakout speakers and was honored to have Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings as the keynote speaker on the 30th anniversary of her seminal book Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Students. #BMEC2024’s theme, Deacons for Our Future: Dreamkeepers Yesterday, Today, and Forever, celebrated the enduring legacy of Black male educators and their transformative impact on the future of education.
