About Black Learners Matter Too

About Black Learners Matter Too™

Black Learners Matter Too™ is a community-centered initiative created to affirm, protect, and uplift Black students while strengthening the ecosystems around them — families, educators, and community partners.

Rooted in the belief that belonging fuels achievement, Black Learners Matter Too™ works to ensure Black children are seen, supported, and celebrated in every learning space.

What We Stand For

• Affirmation over deficit thinking
• Community over isolation
• Access over barriers
• Joy, dignity, and opportunity for Black learners

What We Do

Black Learners Matter Too™ brings learning to life through:

• Community events & markets that connect families, vendors, educators, and resources
• Educational tools & products designed to affirm identity and support growth
• Family-centered engagement that values caregivers as partners in learning
• Scholarship support through the WEMBACK™ Scholarship Fund
• Ongoing dialogue & connection through our online community spaces

Who It’s For

• Students who deserve to learn in environments that honor who they are
• Families seeking affirming spaces and real opportunities
• Educators committed to equity, care, and inclusive practice
• Community partners & vendors aligned with educational justice and uplift

Our Vision

A future where Black learners thrive without having to prove their worth, and where communities come together to ensure education is not just accessible — but affirming and empowering.

Black Learners Matter Too™ is more than a message.
It’s a movement rooted in care, action, and collective responsibility.