Submissions Now Open For 2025 Black Education Matters Student Activist Award: Nominate A Student Today!

Nominations are now open! Since 2016, we have honored over 25 youth with the Black Education Matters Student Activist Award (BEMSAA). The award gives $1,000 and public recognition to students showing outstanding antiracist and intersectional leadership in their schools and communities. What began as an act of police violence became a commitment to youth justice. Nominate a student leader today!

Announcing the 2024 Black Education Matters Student Activist Award winners

The Black Education Matters Student Activist Award board is proud to announce the 2024 winners: Jayden Watts and Anya Souza-Ponce! These two exceptional young people have done extraordinary work in the struggle against systemic racism and injustice.

Announcing The 2018 “Black Education Matters Student Activist Award” Winners

This year's Black Education Matters Student Activist Award winners have received their prizes! Starting an award for young racial justice activists has been one of the best things I have ever done. Getting to give each young changemaker $1,000, public recognition, networking with their peers, and the opportunity to collaborate with four time NFL Pro …

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