The annual Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action is upon us! Our theme this year, Collective Value, is so timely and powerful. We need acts of participation on all levels from all who envision collective liberation.

At our final group planning check in, we will hear from supporters in our network and learn about their planned actions during the week. We will discover activities we can plan with enough time leading up to the first day of the week - “last-minute” ideas. And we will journal about what collective liberation can mean or look like. Expect music! Expect crowd participation! (like doing the wave in the chat)

We realize ideas may be at various stages of the planning process. There are many ways to participate in the Week of Action. You can use the student creative challenge as a lesson, show a film, or host a sip n' paint.  You can organize a postcard campaign, book drive, or double dutch party. Here is our updated starter kit, now guide, What We Do & How We Done It: A Guide for BLM at School. It has ideas and resources to support you in your planning process. (bit.ly/wwdhwdi)

This is an invitation to all who have pledged their participation in Black Lives Matter at School and the Week of Action and Year of Purpose. We want to hear from schools, teachers, students, parents, unions, and community supporters and organizations. Please register to attend or send us material related to your plans (ex: short video sharing about your plans, a flyer or graphic, document or link). You can add them to the sign-up form for individuals or organizations at blacklivesmatteratschool.com/woa

With gratitude and sincere appreciation, we share with you our 2023 successes. It was a year of growth, both internally and in our relationships with others. We were humbled to begin providing programming for students and our focus remains on deepening our engagement and connection with network members and young people. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support and encouragement. Thank you!

Order your student-designed Week of Action T-Shirt today! Congratulations to artist Zorah, high schooler from Virginia! Thanks for remind us that "We Come In All Shades Of Power"

• Chocolate Brown With White Ink
  
• Gildan Softsyle
  
• Youth and Adult Sizes
  
• Shipping Included
  

Groups ordering 25+ shirts can submit a custom bulk order for shirts printed with their group name on them. Submit custom orders by Thursday, January 18, to receive them by February 5, the first day of the Week of Action.