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As we approach “A Day Without Child Care,” let's remember the invaluable role Black child care providers play in our society. #LiftEveryVoice #BlackECE #ADayWithoutChildCare #BlackChildCareProviders

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This coalition of Black child care providers is fighting for racial wage justice, better policies, and more resources for those who continue to ensure that our children receive the best start in life.

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Through initiatives like BlackECE’s Lift Every Voice, we are amplifying the voices of Black early educators and advocating for systemic change.

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But their work doesn't come without its challenges—unequal pay, lack of resources, and underrepresentation in leadership roles are still major hurdles.

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✨ The Unsung Heroes of Child Care: Black child care providers are some of the most dedicated individuals, yet they continue to be undervalued in society. From teaching cultural heritage to fostering academic success, these providers are shaping the future of America, one child at a time.

BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Wow. Power gems. Hard truths. A drum line nobody saw coming. Two days, one community, a whole lot of Black joy. If you weren't there, you missed something special. Stay tuned to see all the happenings from our 3rd Annual BlackECE Symposium. #WeAreTheReturn #BlackECESymposium

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thank you to all of our sponsors! The BlackECE Symposium wouldn't be what it is today without your support. Interested in sponsoring next year's symposium? Or even placing an ad in our beautiful journal programs? Visit www.blackecesymposium.org/sponsor to inquire. #WeAreTheReturn #BlackECESymposium

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Grateful for every person who showed up in community with us. Day 2 starts this morning, and we cannot wait for what's next. #WeAreTheReturn #BlackECESymposium

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

What a day it was. Yesterday we filled a room with power gems, hard truths, and so much Black joy. Two Chop It Up sessions. A keynote from Michael Harriot that had everyone taking notes. A surprise drum line that brought us all to our feet.

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Last call!🚨 Registration for the BlackECE Symposium closes TOMORROW, and we are not responsible for the FOMO you will feel on August 6th when everyone is in Sacramento without you. We Are the Return, and the return is almost here. Get your seat!

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This is what stewardship looks like from the very first day. Welcome to the pilot. #ACMBlackECE #ProfessionalDevelopment #BlackECE #BlackECEPDI

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Led by our Woman Who Curates Learning, Growth, & Good Vibes, Dr. Ashley Williams, and our Woman that Makes Things Happen, Samantha Thompson, MBA, the day moved through joy, vulnerability, and clarity as our coaches uncovered things both new and already within them.

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Last Saturday, we launched our first cohort of Ancestral Coaching Model™ coaches, who gathered at Head Start in East Oakland for their training.

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

In one hour, we're gathering to talk about something long overdue. Black women were the original caregivers and early educators in America — through centuries of chattel slavery, they nurtured and taught children while fighting for their own survival.

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It is why Black women in ECE deserve recognition, compensation, and power — not as a gesture, but as repair. We see you. We come from you. We will not forget. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BlackECE #BlackWomen #ECEHistory #BlackFamilies #RepairTheRoots #BlackJoy

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This Juneteenth, we honor them by name — even when history did not give us their names. Their story is why this work matters. It is why Black children deserve to be centered, affirmed, and loved in every early learning space.

BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Before there was an early childhood education system, there were Black women. Enslaved. Uncompensated. Separated from their own children. Forced to pour their care, their milk, their songs, and their tenderness into households that did not belong to them.

BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Black women are the original early educators of America. They cared for children through slavery, through Jim Crow, through every era of exclusion — and they were still left out of California's Reparations Task Force Report. We're changing that conversation. Join us. 🖤✊🏾

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The atmosphere is warm, not corporate. Elegant and nostalgic. Culturally grounded. Celebratory. This is not just networking — it is a collective gathering. Kickback tickets are available for purchase — secure yours today so you don't miss the evening that sets the tone for everything that follows.

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HOME | BlackECE Symposium

Expect jazz, soulful conversation, a brief presentation honoring the partnerships behind the work, and a community toast that reminds us all: the most meaningful work happens in rhythm and harmony.

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HOME | BlackECE Symposium

Inspired by the spirit of jazz — where listening, improvisation, and trust create something greater together — this evening invites partners, educators, advocates, community leaders, and supporters to come together in joy, reflection, culture, and shared purpose.

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Comment 'KICKBACK' to register! Before the second day of the Symposium begins, we gather. Rhythm & Harmony is a Black-centered evening Kickback honoring the relationships, collaborations, and collective vision that make this work possible.

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Read our Policy Agenda 👉🏾 blackece.org/policyagenda/

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from Senator Smallwood-Cuevas to Assemblymembers Bonta, Solache, Pérez, Lee, and Jackson — carrying our 2026 Policy Agenda and the voices of every Black family and educator we represent. Economic Justice. Cultural Affirmation. Every year, we get louder. Every year, the roots grow deeper.

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Our 3rd Annual Lift Every Voice Advocacy Day brought us back to the California State Capitol, where we walked with intention, spoke with clarity, and refused to be ignored. We met with legislative offices across the building —

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Three years ago, we made a promise to show up for Black children, Black families, and Black early childhood professionals — not just in our communities, but in the halls where policy is made. On April 29th, we kept that promise again.

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Join us for Repair the Roots: Early Care & Education in the Fight for Reparations, a one-hour webinar unpacking why ECE must be central to the reparations conversation. 📅 June 22nd | 10–11 AM | Zoom Register Here 👉🏾 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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BlackECE @blackece.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Black women have always been the first teachers. Long before early childhood education had a name, they were nurturing, protecting, and educating children, even while in bondage. Now, it's time for that legacy to be recognized and repaired.