Today Black Parents Must Control Their Children’s Education
Black students are being underserved and denied equal protection. The NBPA exists to make sure Black parents are not fighting alone.
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." — Frederick Douglass
Our mission is prioritizing, protecting and preparing Black children to successfully navigate the American education system.
Featured Story
Dismantling the Department of Education Is a Direct Attack on Black Children
The Damage One Year Later
What's Going On In Our Local Schools
The Problem
Schools Are Failing Black Children
Black students across the country face systemic racism in schools that too often schools fail to address.
Black students are expelled, suspended, and punished at higher rates, often for the same behavior. Research shows this doesn’t occur because Black students misbehave more than other students. Learn More
Black children face racial harassment in schools. Federal law promises protection. However, civil rights enforcement has broken down. The National Black Parents Association (NBPA) will confront this failure.
Research shows that expectations shape outcomes. When educators expect less from students, performance declines. This pattern has been documented for decades in American schools. And sadly expectations for Black students is low.
The Solution
How NBPA Empowers Parents
We give parents the tools, knowledge, and support to take action and protect their children’s education.
Step-by-step guidance to help parents respond to discrimination, advocate effectively, and take control.
Clear explanations of your child’s civil rights and how to enforce them when schools fail.
Connect with other parents, share experiences, and organize for meaningful change.
Our Summer Reading Program
Black America Reading Strongly (BARS)
