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we are , which stands for working to extend anti-racist education , is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that co-creates liberatory educational spaces with children, families, and educators. We use a three-pronged approach to dismantle systemic racism in education by offering summer camps for children in rising 1st-5th grade, professional development for educators, and workshops for parents & families.
we are collaborates with children, families and educators to build liberatory, culturally-affirming learning spaces that dismantle systemic racism in schools and beyond.
we are advocates for lasting changes to disrupt structural racism.
we are reimagines educational systems so that all children, particularly Black and Brown, can exist in spaces that affirm their identity and dignity, promote their educational advancement, and support their social and emotional well-being.
FOSTER healthy racial identities in both children and adults
PROMOTE civic engagement and co-conspiratorship with people of color on issues of racial justice
DEVELOP strategies, techniques, and curriculum which extend anti-racist practices
EQUIP families with tools and resources which extend anti-racist practices in the home and community
CONDUCT research on the effectiveness of anti-racist education training
USE research to inform local, state, and national policy regarding anti-racist education

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[Update] An Open Letter Pivot

Carta abierta sobre la responsabilidad, la dignidad racial y el liderazgo en las Escuelas Públicas de Durham

An Open Letter on Accountability, Racial Dignity, and Leadership in Durham Public Schools

Sierra Gibbs

Ronda Taylor Bullock

Summer camp is one expression of WE ARE’s larger work. Children spend the week learning about race, racism, identity, community, and social justice through literacy and the arts. They build relationships. They ask questions. They find language. They discover that their voices matter. This is what your investment in WE ARE can make possible. Invest in WE ARE: https://bit.ly/investinWEARE #FundtheMovement #InvestinWEARE Link in Bio

What if you could help make space all year long? A monthly gift to WE ARE helps sustain the relationships, learning, resources, and community that make our work possible. $20/month. $40/month. $50/month. Small, consistent gifts create consistent support. Become a monthly supporter. Invest in WE ARE: https://bit.ly/investinWEARE #FundtheMovement #InvestinWEARE Link in Bio

Where does your support go? It helps WE ARE: CREATE learning experiences. GATHER people in community. EQUIP children and educators with tools and resources. REMOVE BARRIERS to participation. BUILD the people and infrastructure that make the work possible. A gift to WE ARE is an investment in the whole organization. Invest in WE ARE: https://bit.ly/investinWEARE #FundtheMovement #InvestinWEARE Link in Bio

Nikole Hannah-Jones’ recent #NewYorkTimes article about her daughter’s schooling has sparked fierce debate about the choices Black parents make in pursuit of an equitable education for their children. A new News & Observer article brings that conversation home, sharing how Black families in Durham and Wake are navigating questions of academic opportunity, cultural representation, belonging, and advocacy. We're grateful to kristensejohnson_ for including local families in this convo. Our Lead Curator Dr. Ronda is featured, calling us to approach families’ choices with empathy while keeping our focus on the systems that make these choices so difficult. Black children deserve educational spaces where academic learning, belonging, and healthy racial identity are not competing priorities. #weare #antiracisteducators #BlackChildren #DurhamNC Article linked in bio

WE ARE is more than a summer camp. We work with children, families, and educators to build anti-racist, culturally affirming learning spaces. That work happens through: → we are ACTIVISTS Summer camps → Educator professional development → Family workshops → Let's Talk Racism Conference → Curriculum workshops → Community partnerships Different programs. One mission. The work continues. Invest in WE ARE: https://bit.ly/investinWEARE Link in Bio

This week we’re uplifting many children’s books written by and about Latinx people! As an organization we value the power of teaching children about identity, social justice, and joy through books! We hope you’ll find a book in our lists that inspires you and your family to keep learning, loving and growing together! #weare #letourchildrenlearn #LatinxHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! From now until October 15th, we’re honoring the vibrant cultures, histories, activism and contributions of the Latinx community. Stay tuned for inspiring stories, events, and a celebration of unity and diversity! In a world that continuously seeks to silence the voices of People of Color, WE ARE is proud to uplift all the amazing aspects of Latinx history, culture, food, literature and, of course, the voices of past and current activists! Come learn and celebrate with us! #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #weare #antiracisteducators

THE WORK CONTINUES. This year, we’re inviting you to invest in WE ARE, not just one event or one program, but the work as a whole. WE ARE creates liberatory, culturally affirming learning spaces for children, families, and educators. Throughout the year, we’ll show you what that investment makes possible. The learning. The relationships. The resources. The moments of connection. The work behind the scenes. Your gift helps keep all of it moving. #FundtheMovement #InvestinWEARE See link in bio

What a beautiful way to begin a new tradition! 💚📚 We are incredibly grateful to Kwame Mbalia for joining us for our 1st Annual Ruby Bridges Literary Day and sharing his time, stories, and wisdom with our young people and families. Thank you, @mbalia1 , for helping us honor Ruby Bridges’ legacy and for continuing that legacy through storytelling that affirms & inspires young people. A special thank you to @bookharvestnc for partnering with WE ARE to bring this vision to life. We are grateful for partners who believe, as we do, in the power of literacy, truth-telling, and books to help children imagine & create a more just world. And to every family and young person who showed up, listened, asked questions, and celebrated with us: thank you. You made the day special. Here’s to the first of many! 📚✊🏾 #RubyBridgesLiteraryDay #LiteracyForLiberation #YouthLiteracy #weare #antiracisteducators

We can't wait to attend Color of Education 2026! #COE is a partnership between @dudleyfloodctr, @theNCForum, @DukeChildPol, and @DukeSocialEQ. Join us as we explore this year’s theme: Justice Rising: Restoring, Repairing, and Resisting. Non-Educator/Student In-Person: $122 Educator/Student In-Person: $106 Virtual: $81 To learn more, click the link in our bio or visit: https://floodcenter.org/color-of-education-summit/ #COE2026 #ColorOfEducation2026 #JusticeRising #RepairRestoreResist #NCed

Happy 72nd Birthday Ruby Bridges! In observance of this day and to honor the work she has done and continues to do, the WE ARE office is closed. Join us this Saturday, September 12th at 10 am as we partner with @bookharvestnc to host Ruby Bridges Literary Day! Kwame Mbalia (@mbalia1), author of the Tristan Strong trilogy and Jax Freeman series, will engage us in a read-aloud, Q&A, and book signing. We will honor the legacy of #RubyBridges and the ongoing importance of creating culturally affirming learning spaces for children. See more details and register at bookharvest.org/events, linked in bio.

Join WE ARE and @bookharvestnc as we celebrate Ruby Bridges Literary Day, a community gathering rooted in literacy for liberation, truth-telling, and the courage of children to change the world. This event will take place Saturday, September 12, 10-11:30 am in the Family Space at Book Harvest. Kwame Mbalia (@mbalia1 ), author of the Tristan Strong trilogy and Jax Freeman series, will engage us in a read-aloud, Q&A, and book signing. We will honor the legacy of #RubyBridges and the ongoing importance of creating culturally affirming learning spaces for children. Ruby Bridges’ story reminds us that young people have always been at the center of movements for justice. As an organization, we honor her birthday each year as a day of reflection and rest. We invite community members to join us as we celebrate the power of stories to help us imagine and build a more just world together. See more details and register at bookharvest.org/events, linked in bio #weare #consciouskids #literacyforfreedom #socialjusticesummer

It's time to celebrate Sierra’s six-year anniversary with WE ARE! As our Bridge Builder, Sierra has been strengthening relationships & connecting our community throughout the state. We are so grateful for all she brings to our sacred space. Happy WE ARE-versary, @_si.monet !

Our Monthly Sustainer Campaign is back! We're trying to reach our goal of 10 new monthly sustainers by the end of September — and we’d love for you to be one of them. By becoming a sustainer, you’re not just donating. You’re fueling anti-racist education, supporting youth, and sustaining the movement for justice. Join us today and help us reach our goal by clicking the link in our bio! #weare #SustainingJusticeMonthly

Day 4 of the 3rd-5th Grade WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camp We are forever grateful to Tiffany Griffin, owner of @brightblackcandle in Durham, and her team for the beautiful experience they curated for our WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camp! They led us through an Identity, Storytelling & Scentmaking Activity. It was STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, & math) in action! Learn more & bring this experience to your community by visiting their website at www.BrightBlackCandles.com We also talked explicitly about some of the systems in our community, discussing how systems help and how they sometimes cause harm. Our mentor text for the day was “Undocumented: A Worker’s Fight” by @duncan.tonatiuh #weareACTIVISTS2026 #antiracismsummercamp #raceconscious #consciouskids #socialjusticesummer

We begin each day of camp rooted in joy, song, dance, and social justice chants!!! The young ACTIVISTS love doing Shabooyah Roll Call! For Day 3 of the WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camp, we talked explicitly about white supremacy, racism, and discrimination while connecting these constructs to social movements of resistance. Power is in our communities! We read “Ruth and the Green Book” by CalvinAlexanderRamseysr1 as our centerpiece text. #weareACTIVISTS2026 #antiracismsummercamp #raceconscious #consciouskids #socialjusticesummer

10 years. Nearly 7,000 books. Countless conversations about racism, identity, justice & activism. ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿 We’re grateful to Kara Yorio of @sljournal for highlighting 10 years of WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camps and the children and families who have been part of this journey. Through all the shifts, challenges, and pushback, our mission and values have remained the same. And as the title says, the work continues. 💚 See link in bio for full story #weareACTIVISTS #AntiRacistEducation #LiteracyForLiberation #TheWorkContinues

For Day 2 of the WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camp, campers researched different social justice movements based on their selection from Monday. From Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) to Immigrant Rights, campers engaged in mad question asking as they wanted to know more! They also used paint to create and name their own skin tone for their self-portraits. It’s important that we help kids become race conscious and move away from colorblind ideology. We read “Malcolm Little” by @ilyasahshabazz. #weareACTIVISTS2026 #antiracismsummercamp #raceconscious #consciouskids #socialjusticesummer

Between our Durham & Greensboro locations, we were excited to host over 50 campers for the 3rd-5th grade WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camp!! We introduced 5 different social justice movements of which campers were able to choose one as their focus for the week. They were Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Immigrant Rights, Teach Truth Campaign (Banned Books), LGBTQ+ Rights, Free Palestine, & Voting Rights We read “Areli Is a Dreamer” by are Areli Morales to fuel our campers’ activism! #weareACTIVISTS2026 #antiracismsummercamp #raceconscious #consciouskids

Day 5 of the WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camp we discussed ways of becoming an activist and an ally. We read @intersectionallies by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council & Carolyn Choi. We ended camp with a social justice song and mock protest around the building! We advocated for LOVE, Black Lives, Immigrant Rights and more! And what is a protest without the support of our long time partners @benandjerryscatering and @primopartners! Thank you for being Day 1 supporters! Thank you to our facilitators, families, & volunteers for trusting us and supporting our work! Shoutout to the WE ARE team for all of the behind the scenes work! And most importantly, shoutout to our up and coming WE ARE ACTIVISTS Campers! The world will be better because you’re in it!! #weareACTIVISTS2026 #antiracismsummercamp #raceconscious #consciouskids #socialjusticesummer

For Day 4 of the WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camp, we honored the #BlackLivesMatter movement. We talked explicitly about some of the systems in our community. We discussed how systems help and how they sometimes harm our community. We focused on the school-to-prison pipeline and alternatives to suspension/expulsions. Our mentor text for the day was “Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl’s Mission“ by @estelajuarezauthor, where we discussed immigration rights and activism. #nohumanisillegal We also took a field trip to @nashermuseum where our campers analyzed and asked thought provoking questions about the beautiful art exhibits! They LOVED it! Shoutout to Rakan for his patience and for making the experience fun for the campers! #weareACTIVISTS2026 #antiracismsummercamp #raceconscious consciouskids socialjusticesummer

For Day 3 of the WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camp, we talked explicitly about race and racism. We read “Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down” by @andreapinkney1 and used puppets to make the abstract concepts much more concrete for our young campers. Campers also talked about ways we can use our #POWER to create change! In Durham, Dr.Griffin, a participant in the Greensboro Sit-In movement, visited our campers and shared his stories about growing up and challenging racist policies. That’s his voice in the reel. Dr. Griffin is the grandad of longtime camp counselor Ms. Jasmyn. What a powerful experience for our ACTIVISTS! In Greensboro, our young activists visited the @icrcmgso. #weareACTIVISTS2026 #antiracismsummercamp #raceconscious #consciouskids socialjusticesummer

For Day 2 of the WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camp, we focused on learning about our skin color. Some students were introduced to the word “melanin.” It’s important that we help kids become race conscious and move away from colorblind ideology. We read “All the Colors We Are” by Katie Kissinger, created our own skin tone out of paint, and gave ourselves names for our skin tones. #weareACTIVISTS2026 #antiracismsummercamp #raceconscious #consciouskids #socialjusticesummer

We were more than excited to host about 85 campers this year at our 4 anti-racism WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camps in Durham & Greensboro. On Day 1 of the 1st-2nd Grade camp, we spent time getting to know our camp community. Understanding the importance of a person’s name and its connection to one’s culture was a significant part of our lesson. We read “Where Are You From?” by @yamilesmendeza and illustrated by @jaimekimmy. We also used mirrors to create our own self portraits. Thanks to @bookharvestnc for helping us put more books in the hands of young activists! #weareACTIVISTS2026 #antiracismsummercamp #raceconscious #consciouskids #socialjusticesummer

Happy (Belated) Birthday to one of our incredible board members, Eric Taylor! 🎉🎂 We’re celebrating all month! Although @edottaylor officially joined the WE ARE Board of Directors just one year ago, he’s been a Day 1 supporter of our mission. Long before he had a board title, he believed in this work and consistently showed up for our organization. His leadership, generosity, and willingness to leverage his relationships have helped expand our impact—including connecting WE ARE with our Ben & Jerry’s partnership through his role as a franchise owner. That collaboration has brought so much joy (and ice cream!) to our community while supporting our mission. #HappyBirthday #WEAREFamily #BoardLeadership #AntiRacistEducation

We just wrapped up our 10th year of the WE ARE ACTIVISTS Summer Camps for kids in 1st-5th grade!!! Our camps are sacred spaces, and we are thankful for the facilitators, families, volunteers, and most importantly the young activists who allow us to keep doing this work. We will protect this space. We will keep doing this work in NC. And we will be brave & bold while doing it. More pics to come! #weareACTIVISTS #AntiRacistEducation #YouthActivism #ConsciousKids SocialJusticeSummer

Today, we celebrate a remarkable leader, activist, and the longest-serving member of the WE ARE Board of Directors. For years, Dr. Cherish Williams has generously shared her wisdom, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our mission. Her guidance has helped shape WE ARE’s growth, strengthen our impact, and support countless children, families, and educators across our communities. Please join us in wishing Dr. Cherish a joyful birthday and a year filled with love, laughter, good health, and joy! 💚Thank you, Dr. @cherrae4 , for all that you do and all that you are.

At WE ARE, we believe that understanding our history sets us on a path toward a racially equitable future. Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is both a celebration and a call to remember that progress has never been automatic. It has always required courage, community, & collective action. May those of us who value truth-telling continue the work of sharing stories, nurturing healthy racial identities, and creating communities where every child & person knows they belong. Happy Juneteenth. #Juneteenth #weare #antiracisteducators

Celebrate Your Birthday with Purpose! This year, you can turn your birthday into something bigger. By launching a birthday fundraiser for we are, you’re helping create spaces rooted in anti-racist education, joy, and community for children, families, and educators. Instead of gifts, ask your community to give toward something meaningful. #weare #antiracisteducators #birthdayfundraiser

At WE ARE, we believe every person deserves to be affirmed in their identity and treated with dignity and respect. This Pride Month, we stand with LGBTQ+ communities and celebrate the courage and joy that help create a more socially just and inclusive world. 🌈 #pridemonth #weare #antiracisteducators

Honoring AAPI Heritage Month by uplifting and acknowledging the histories, cultures, contributions, and voices of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities 💚 We know these stories and perspectives deserve recognition not just this month, but all year long. #AAPIHeritageMonth #CelebrateAAPI #AAPIJoy

Happy Birthday to Jasmyn Stewart, one of our incredible WE ARE Board Members! 💚 Thank you for your leadership, support, and commitment to the work of building more just and affirming communities. We appreciate all that you bring to WE ARE and hope this next year is filled with joy, rest, & abundance. Help us wish Jasmyn a very happy birthday! 💚

Happy Birthday to Board Member Dr. Torri Staton! We hope you have an amazing day! Thanks for all of the ways you continue to show love and support to WE ARE!

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week & Black Teacher Appreciation Day! We’re sending love to the educators who go beyond the curriculum, especially those at @dpsnealmiddle! We partnered with @primopartners of @bnjnorthhills and the Neal Middle School PTA to celebrate some hardworking educators! The ones who affirm identities, build community, and create spaces where every child can be seen and valued. We appreciate you—not just this week, but always 💚 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay #weare #antiracisteducators

Today we honor Black educators—the truth-tellers, culture-keepers, and change-makers who show up every day with brilliance, care, and courage. Black teachers do more than teach content; they affirm identity, disrupt inequity, & create spaces where students can be fully seen. We see you. We appreciate you. We thank you. #BlackTeacherAppreciationDay #weneedblackteachers #weare #antiracisteducators shirt by @centerblacked

We enjoyed meeting so many different community members @centralparkschoolforchildren’s 21st Annual Strawberry Festival! Fun Fact, the first 2 years of our we are ACTIVISTS Summer Camps were held at Central Park. It was great to reconnect! #weare #antiracisteducators

What a sweet day of community, connection, and impact at Free Cone Day with Ben & Jerry’s! Because of this incredible community, we raised over $1,000 to support the work of WE ARE! The turnout was amazing, and we’re so grateful to everyone who stopped by, shared conversations, and showed love throughout the day. A huge thank you to the amazing team at Ben & Jerry’s @bnjnorthhills for their partnership, energy, and generosity in helping make this event such a success. We loved being in community with you all! #weare #antiracisteducators

WE ARE stood with educators, students, and families across North Carolina today. ✊🏾 Our children deserve fully funded, culturally affirming schools—not systems that prioritize profits over people. We’re proud to support NCAE’s Kids Over Corporations rally and everyone raising their voices for educational justice. Let’s keep showing up, speaking out, and curating change together. #KidsOverCorporations #May1Raleigh #PublicSchoolsMatter #CuratingChange

We care too much about truth-telling to pretend it doesn’t matter. Silence helps systems. Advocacy helps people. #weare #antiracisteducators #accountabilityiskey

we are Working With @tmlacademyofficial! Thank you to Reverend Larry Thomas, the CEO of Thomas Mentor Leadership Academy, for allowing @weare_org to lead a workshop for their cadets and parents! We focused on our identities, and we completed exercises that help us recognize and challenge biases! #weare #antiracisteducators #TMLA

We are ACTIVISTS Summer Camp Registration is Closes TODAY! Camp registration closes TODAY, Friday, April 24 at midnight! Whether you’ve been waiting to sign up or just heard the buzz, now’s the time to secure your child’s place in a summer of learning, laughter, and liberation. 🔗 Tap the link in bio to register now. Don’t let the deadline pass you by! #weareACTIVISTS #ConsciousKids #ConsciousParenting #SocialJusticeSummer #AntiRacistEducation

It’s been over a month. No response. 100+ community members called for accountability within DAE. We’re now clear: this is not about one person— it’s about patterns and culture. What was seen publicly reflects what many have experienced privately. We’re inviting educators and community members to share their stories—anonymous or named. ➡️ https://bit.ly/DAEAccountability Link in bio Silence protects patterns. Accountability addresses them. #DignityInDPS #DAEAccountability #AccountabilityisKey

Registration is Closing Soon! Camp registration closes Friday, April 24 at midnight — and spots are filling fast! 💨 Whether you’ve been waiting to sign up or just heard the buzz, now’s the time to secure your child’s place in a summer of learning, laughter, and liberation. 🔗 Tap the link in bio to register now. Don’t let the deadline pass you by! #weareACTIVISTS #ConsciousKids #ConsciousParenting #SocialJusticeSummer #AntiRacistEducation

Come see us at @bnjnorthhills for #freeconeday! We’ll be here until 8:00pm! Grab some info, sign up to volunteer or make a donation! #benandjerrys #freeconeday #weare #antiracisteducators

Camp registration closes Friday, April 24 at midnight — and spots are filling fast! 💨 Whether you’ve been waiting to sign up or just heard the buzz, now’s the time to secure your child’s place in a summer of learning, laughter, and liberation. 🔗 Tap the link in bio to register now. Don’t let the deadline pass you by! #weareACTIVISTS #ConsciousKids #ConsciousParenting #SocialJusticeSummer #AntiRacistEducation

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