Maya Angelou Schools/See Forever Foundation

Madam C.J. Walker made history as the first self-made female millionaire in America, building a haircare empire that empowered Black women economically and socially. Beyond business, she was a philanthropist and activist, using her wealth to support education, civil rights, and women’s empowerment. Her story reminds us at Maya Angelou Schools that financial independence and entrepreneurship can be powerful tools for social change. #WomensHistoryMonth #MadamCJWalker #BlackExcellence #WomenInBusiness #MayaAngelouSchools #SeeForeverFoundation

Phillis Wheatley was the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry. Enslaved as a child, she defied the odds by learning to read and write, eventually gaining international recognition for her literary work. Her poetry not only showcased her brilliance but also challenged societal views on race and intelligence. At Maya Angelou Schools, we honor her legacy by uplifting the power of education, self-expression, and the written word as a tool for change. #WomensHistoryMonth #PhillisWheatley #PoetryForChange #BlackLiteratureMatters #MayaAngelouSchools #SeeForeverFoundation

Welcome to School is a documentary produced in 2023 by the Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation in conjunction with Unchained Stories, a social impact production company. The film traces the 25-year legacy of the Washington, DC based Maya Angelou Schools’ storied history of grassroots organizing, resource activism, and creating a specialized safe space for carceral and alternative education students. Welcome to School is told through first-person narratives from current students, alumni, staff, faculty, and the organization’s founders. The intersection between poverty, public education, and the juvenile justice system from the 1990s to present day are examined alongside the retelling of the Maya Angelou Schools’ origins Check out some clips! https://lnkd.in/evDhrx4E #mayaangelouschools #seeforeverfoundation #Educationforall #Welcometoschool

Margaret Busby was the first Black woman publisher in the UK, co-founding Allison & Busby Publishing to uplift marginalized voices in literature. She has spent decades championing Black authors, women writers, and diverse storytelling, shaping the literary world. Her work reminds us at Maya Angelou Schools of the importance of representation in literature and the power of diverse voices to shape narratives and inspire change. #WomensHistoryMonth #MargaretBusby #DiverseVoicesMatter #RepresentationInPublishing #MayAngelouSchools #SeeForeverFoundation

Jovita Idar was a Mexican American journalist and activist who used her writing to fight for Latino rights, education, and women’s suffrage in the early 1900s. She believed in the power of the press to expose injustice, and despite threats, she continued publishing articles advocating for bilingual education and social reform. Her fearless dedication reminds us at Maya Angelou Schools that advocacy through storytelling can break barriers and create lasting change. #WomensHistoryMonth #JovitaIdar #JournalismForJustice #LatinaTrailblazer #MayaAngelouSchools #SeeForeverFoundation

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was a poet, abolitionist, and one of the first Black women to publish a novel. She was also an advocate for education, women’s suffrage, and racial justice, using her powerful writing and public speaking to demand change. She worked tirelessly to expand literacy and education opportunities for newly freed Black Americans. At Maya Angelou Schools, we honor her belief that education and storytelling are tools of empowerment and resistance. #WomensHistoryMonth #FrancesEllenWatkinsHarper #EducationForJustice #EmpowerThroughLiterature #MayaAngelouSchools #SeeForeverFoundation

Born into slavery, Sojourner Truth escaped and became a powerful advocate for abolition, women’s rights, and justice. Her famous speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” challenged the exclusion of Black women from the women’s rights movement, emphasizing the need for true equality for all. Her legacy inspires us at Maya Angelou Schools to empower students with knowledge, confidence, and the courage to stand up for justice. #WomensHistoryMonth #SojournerTruth #AintIAWoman #JusticeForAll #Mayangelouschools #seeforeverfoundation

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Today, we honor the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination At Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, we stand firm in our commitment to equity, justice, and the dismantling of racial barriers. Education is a powerful tool for change, and through our work with opportunity and justice-involved youth, we aim to cultivate a world where every individual is valued and empowered — no matter their race or background. As Dr. Maya Angelou so profoundly reminded us, “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color.” Let’s reaffirm our collective responsibility to confront racism and build a future rooted in dignity, respect, and inclusion. Together, we can transform lives and create lasting change. #EndRacism #EquityInEducation #MayaAngelouSchools #SeeForeverFoundation #JusticeAndInclusion

Bell Hooks was a writer, educator, and cultural critic whose work transformed conversations on race, gender, and class. Through books like Teaching to Transgress and Ain’t I a Woman?, she challenged traditional power structures and emphasized the importance of love, education, and activism in building a just society. At Maya Angelou Schools, we honor hooks’ belief that education is a form of liberation—a tool to question, resist, and reimagine the world for the better. #WomensHistoryMonth #bellhooks #EducationForLiberation #FeministScholar #MayaAngelouSchools #Seeforeverfoundation