Philly Educator Wants Black Students Taught By Black Teachers [Video]

With nearly 30 years of experience as a teacher and principal, Sharif El-Mekki believes something needs to change if Black students are going to succeed. He points out staggering statistics that demonstrate a lack of diversity in education and is on a mission to recruit and retain more Black teachers for Black students with his non-profit organization, the Center for Black Educator Development.

His work has garnered attention and millions of dollars in donations from billionaires, including a 1.4 million dollar gift from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

But while some think his work is helping Black students make positive strides, others have painted him as a radical who is promoting segregation. Let’s get …