#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 men 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.
EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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.
#BMEC2024 SPEAKERS
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!
#BMEC2024 featured a compelling lineup of esteemed speakers, engaging panels, and interactive workshops aimed at empowering us as Black educator activists and enhancing student outcomes.
Additionally, inspired by the 30th anniversary of Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings’s book, “Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Student” & the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown vs Board ruling, the 2024 convening theme was: Deacons For Our Future: DreamKeepers Yesterday, Today, and Forever.
The event focused 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
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.
CENTER NEWS
Black Teacher
Appreciation Day
May 8, 2025
Recognize a Black teacher who made a difference in your life.
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SHOUT OUT A BLACK TEACHERUse #ThankABlackTeacher and #WeNeedBlackTeachers to share your appreciation of a previous, current or future Black teacher who has impacted your life.
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ENGAGE IN THE CONVERSATIONFollow and participate in discussions on social media. Connect with others dedicated to Black-teacher empowerment.
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JOIN THE MOVEMENTAdvocate for policies that strengthen the Black teacher pipeline.