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Our Story
We're Facing a Literary Crisis
Black students are disproportionately affected. They are more likely to score below the proficient reading level for their grade. This affects the trajectory of their education and holds them back from reaching their full potential. Together, we can champion advocacy for Black children with dyslexia.
Our Mission
To eliminate the amplified inequities for Black children experiencing unaddressed dyslexia and related learning disabilities.
Our Vision
Every child is a learner empowered to reach their potential.
Our core foundational values are collective liberation, transformative justice, and empowered communities. These principles guide our commitment to liberatory and abolitionist strategies that confront racism, ableism, and other systems of oppression.
Since 2020, we have approached these challenges with a historical and intersectional perspective, ensuring that our work remains informed and transformative as we move forward.
Ready to Advocate?
Today, more than one million Black children and families in the U.S. are affected by dyslexia. They experience amplified learning inequities. Sign up for our email newsletter for opportunities to advance dyslexia advocacy and racial justice.
Our Approach
We empower families by raising awareness about dyslexia, breaking down barriers to literacy, and confronting racial bias in public education.
Our work is effective because our solutions are rooted in our core values and strengths. Our community has a deep commitment to educational justice, affirmed families, multigenerational support, strong community partnerships, and dedicated schools.
We empower families facing ableism and systemic racism with the knowledge, support, and tools they need to navigate educational systems and achieve better outcomes. By building a coalition of informed and passionate parents, educators, and partners, we take bold steps to challenge systemic inequities and advance educational justice.
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that is neurobiological (brain-based) in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition, poor spelling, and decoding abilities. Dyslexia is unrelated to intelligence.
Because dyslexia is a collection of symptoms, it is diagnosed through a comprehensive assessment. With evidence-based instruction, individuals with dyslexia can be taught to read.
The Intersection Between Race and Dyslexia
While 6% of white students receive an in-school identification of dyslexia, only 3% of Black students do. The critical disparities in diagnosis and access to support services have a lasting impact on a child’s education.
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