Centering Black Immigrants in Education:

Learning, Acting, and Advocating for Equity

📆 Wednesday, May 20, 2026

⏲ 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM ET

📍 Zoom

One of CUNY-IIE’s grounding principles is: Black Immigrant Lives Matter. It means that we stand in solidarity with all those fighting for equality and justice in the Black Lives Matter movement. It is therefore important to approach our work with that sense of solidarity in mind.

Although Black immigrants make up the smallest percentage of immigrants in the United States, they are more likely to be targeted for deportation. By centering the lives and experiences of those who are most vulnerable, we can advocate for equity for everyone.

This webinar aims to highlight some of the people and organizations that support Black immigrants while also bringing to light the many challenges they face. The information and resources shared will help educators to better tap into the strengths and address the needs of the Black immigrant students and families in their school communities.

Panelists will include:

• Astou Thiane, Interim Policy and Advocacy Director, UndocuBlack Network

• Darnell Benoit, Founder and Executive Director, Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project

• Nana Gyamfi, Executive Director, Black Alliance for Just Immigration