The 2025 Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action is almost here, and we have a powerful week of events lined up to celebrate and center Blackness in education! From discussions on intergenerational resistance to creative healing spaces and a closing celebration of Black joy, this year’s events uplift the voices of students, educators, parents, caregivers, and communities fighting for justice in schools.
See the events listed below and register online to join us!
This year, we are especially highlighting the principle of Intergenerational Struggle—recognizing that every step forward in the fight for educational justice has been made possible by the collective efforts of multiple generations.
We kick off the week by honoring the 61st anniversary of the 1964 New York City school boycott, one of the largest student-led protests of the Civil Rights Movement, and continue with engaging events focused on abolitionist teaching, personal storytelling, mindfulness and creativity, and a celebration of Black joy to close out the week.
Take a look at the schedule below and sign up to participate!
2025 Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action
| Monday, February 3 Kick Off Event Registration Link Intergenerational Resistance: Honoring the 1964 School Boycott and Today’s Youth Struggles (4pm PST 7pm EST) This date marks the 61st anniversary of the 1964 New York City school boycott. On that historic day, hundreds of thousands of youth, supported by parents, educators, and community leaders, boycotted school to demand an end to segregation, systemic racism, and inequitable education. This forum will feature scholar and activist Brian Jones who will illuminate the history and significance of the 1964 boycott. We will also spotlight youth leaders engaged in today’s ongoing struggles for educational justice. Let’s honor the legacy of those who paved the way and empower youth voices leading the charge today. Tuesday, February 4 Human Library Event Registration Link Join us for a celebration of diversity! While the word diversity may feel cliche, we embrace the power of our unique qualities and the richness they bring to our community. This is an opportunity to honor and value all Black people while engaging in meaningful conversations. By sharing personal stories, we’ll move beyond judgment and discover the real and commonalities that unite us. Wednesday, February 5 What Is Abolitionist Teaching?Registration link and description coming soon! Thursday, February 6 Artful Rest Registration Link A Mindfulness and Creative Session for RestorationTake a moment to nurture your body, mind, and spirit in this restorative mindfulness and art-making session designed especially for educators, organizers, and activists. In this space, we’ll honor the transformative power of care and rest as essential tools for sustaining the work of justice and change. Through meditation and mindful creative practices, you’ll reconnect with yourself, connect with community, and create art as a form of expression and renewal. No previous meditation or art experience is necessary—just come as you are. Friday, February 7 Closing Event Registration Link Join together to close out the 2025 Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action! Let’s take a moment to celebrate and center Black joy. |  #AllAgesActivism Join us for our 2025 Week of Action Sign Up: individuals SIGN UP: ORGANIZATIONS |
The Week of Action centers 13 guiding principles and 4 demands of Black Lives Matter at School. From double dutch parties to rallies in front of the department of education, students, educators, families, unions, and community organizations participate both in and outside of the classroom. We encourage all to participate in the Week of Action. Individuals can sign up here. Organizations can sign up here. Learn more about how to get involved in the 2025 Week of Action below. Find our updated starter kit, now guide, What We Do & How We Done It: A Guide for BLM at School, which includes the story of how we started and grew, teaching and planning resources, week of action ideas for in and out of the classroom, frequently asked questions, photos, and more!
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