Black Educators Rock, Inc

Black Educators Rock, Inc Leading non-profit organization for minority educators who Rock!!

Goal

Black Educators Rock’s (BER) goal is to become a leading non-profit organization devoted to furthering the academic success of our nation’s students. Our focus is geared predominantly towards our African-American Educator’s, but we are here for all races. BER wants to include teachers, administrators, superintendents as well as corporations and professional entities that are associated with

the education sector. We are dedicated to cultivating both the educational experiences and accomplishments of minority students and professionals through the development and use of instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance and overall achievement.

✨ Our Kwanzaa has come to a close and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. ✨Over the past seven days, we didn’t just ...
01/02/2026

✨ Our Kwanzaa has come to a close and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. ✨

Over the past seven days, we didn’t just talk about the Nguzo Saba — we LIVED them. From Umoja (Unity) to Imani (Faith), each night reminded us that these principles are not abstract ideas or seasonal reflections; they are instructions for daily living.

Together, we explored what it means to:
• Show up in unity
• Define ourselves with intention
• Take collective responsibility
• Build and support our own ecosystems
• Walk boldly in purpose
• Create innovative solutions
• And believe deeply — even when the outcome isn’t yet visible

I am profoundly thankful for every guest who shared their wisdom, lived truth, and poured into these conversations with honesty and courage. And to every listener who showed up night after night — asking questions, reflecting, and leaning into growth — thank you. Your presence mattered. Your engagement mattered. You mattered.

While the celebration of Kwanzaa has come to an end, let us be clear:
🕯️ The principles do not end here.

They are meant to be implemented in how we love, how we lead, how we parent, how we work, how we build community, and how we imagine the future. Kwanzaa is not something we pack away — it’s something we practice.

May we continue to live with intention.
May we build together.
May we create boldly.
May we move forward in faith.

Thank you for walking this journey with me.
The work continues. 🖤❤️💚

✨ Last night reminded us that creativity requires courage — and tonight calls us to believe. ✨Our conversation on Kuumba...
01/01/2026

✨ Last night reminded us that creativity requires courage — and tonight calls us to believe. ✨

Our conversation on Kuumba — Creativity with Principal Kafele, Dr. O’nae Chatman, and Jamal Rymer affirmed a powerful truth: when creativity is rooted in purpose, change becomes possible. We also acknowledged that this work demands courage — the courage to build pathways, create resources, and stand in the gap so our children can truly thrive.

Tonight, Principal Kafele, Simone A. Nicholad, and Terrance L. Barber close our Kwanzaa journey with Imani — Faith. 🕯️
Faith is the substance of things not seen — the foundation of everything we hope to build. Nothing meaningful is accomplished without faith: faith in a higher power, faith in ourselves, faith in our communities, and faith in a better tomorrow.

Creativity itself is born of faith. Because belief without action goes nowhere — faith without works is dead. Tonight, we reflect on how faith fuels vision, sustains the work, and gives us the strength to keep building even when the outcome isn’t yet visible.

This is the anchor.
This is the promise.
This is Imani. 🖤❤️💚

✨ Last night affirmed the power of purpose — and tonight invites us to imagine boldly. ✨Our conversation on Nia — Purpos...
12/31/2025

✨ Last night affirmed the power of purpose — and tonight invites us to imagine boldly. ✨

Our conversation on Nia — Purpose was deeply moving. I had the privilege of talking with three leaders who truly embody what it means to walk in purpose, fully committed to the work of building strong, whole children. Because the goal is clear: we must equip our youth and young adults with the armor they need for the battles they will inevitably face.

Tonight, we step into Kuumba — Creativity. 🕯️
Creativity calls us to tap into our ingenuity and use it to design innovative, replicable solutions to age-old challenges. It pushes us beyond talking about problems and toward creating pathways forward.

I’m honored to be joined by Principal Kafele, Dr. O’nae Chatman, and Jamal Rymer for a rich, solution-driven conversation about how creativity fuels transformation and sparks the mindset shifts our young people so desperately need.

I’m looking forward to engaging with fellow thought leaders as we focus on building answers — not just raising more questions.
Because when creativity is rooted in purpose, change becomes possible. 🖤❤️💚

✨ Last night reminded us that economics is intentional — and tonight reminds us why we do the work. ✨Our conversation on...
12/30/2025

✨ Last night reminded us that economics is intentional — and tonight reminds us why we do the work. ✨

Our conversation on Ujamaa — Cooperative Economics was rich, honest, and affirming. Together with my fellow sisters and our listening audience, we agreed on a powerful truth: we must be intentional about how we build, support, and sustain our own ecosystems. What we invest in — with our time, talent, and resources — shapes the future we inherit.

Tonight, we move into Day 5 of Kwanzaa: Nia — Purpose. 🕯️
Purpose calls us to live, lead, and serve in ways that uplift our families and strengthen our communities. When we walk in purpose, we don’t just exist — we help others actualize their potential.

I’m looking forward to a meaningful and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Christopher Young-El, Dr. Angie Barfield, and Corey Fuller as we unpack what it truly means to live with intention and alignment.

This is the heart of the journey.
Purpose clarifies the path — and community gives it power. 🖤❤️💚

✨ Last night grounded us in purpose — and tonight calls us to action. ✨I am deeply grateful for the wisdom, honesty, and...
12/29/2025

✨ Last night grounded us in purpose — and tonight calls us to action. ✨

I am deeply grateful for the wisdom, honesty, and leadership shared during our powerful conversation on Ujima — Collective Work & Responsibility. The dialogue reminded us that Ujima is not about what we can take from others, but about what we are willing to contribute.

Those who truly live this principle understand a profound truth: when you commit to improving the spaces you occupy and serving others with intention, blessings have a way of multiplying. Collective work is not a burden — it is a gift.

Tonight, we continue our Kwanzaa journey by stepping into the fourth Nguzo Saba principle, Ujamaa — Cooperative Economics. 🕯️ This principle challenges us to be intentional about how we build, support, and sustain our own ecosystems. It calls us toward community self-reliance, shared work, and shared wealth.

I’ll be joined by Dawn Curling, Dr. April Murdaugh, and Nyree Whittaker-Roth for a rich and necessary conversation about what it truly takes to move toward economic self-sufficiency — individually and collectively.

Join us tonight as we explore how purpose, collaboration, and investment in one another create lasting impact.
Because when we build together, we thrive together. 🖤❤️💚

12/29/2025

✨ Last night, Ujima came alive. ✨

I am deeply grateful for the wisdom, honesty, and leadership shared by Tracey Jones-Grant, Dr. Joe Griffin, and Mark Merril during our powerful conversation on Ujima — Collective Work & Responsibility. The dialogue reminded us that Ujima is not about what we can take from others, but about what we are willing to contribute.

Those who truly live this principle understand a profound truth: when you commit to improving the spaces you occupy and serving others with intention, blessings have a way of multiplying. Collective work is not a burden — it is a gift.

Collectivism is our superpower. When we embrace it fully, we begin to see meaningful shifts — in our personal lives, in our workplaces, and throughout our communities. Progress accelerates when responsibility is shared and purpose is aligned.

Kwanzaa continues to remind us that transformation doesn’t happen in isolation.
It happens together. 🕯️🖤❤️💚

12/29/2025

We can't wait for 2026!

✨ Last night reminded us why our voices matter. ✨Our conversation on Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) affirmed a powerf...
12/28/2025

✨ Last night reminded us why our voices matter. ✨

Our conversation on Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) affirmed a powerful truth: self-determination may look different for each of us, but when lived collectively, the outcome is the same — we define ourselves. No one names us. No one limits us. Our identities are shaped by the impact we make in our own lives, in our families, and in our communities.

Tonight, we move into the heart of Ujima — Collective Work & Responsibility. 🕯️
This principle calls us to understand that our individual success is deeply connected to our shared responsibility. That we rise higher when we solve problems together, support one another intentionally, and commit to the well-being of the whole.

I’m looking forward to a rich, honest conversation with my guests as we explore what it truly means to live Ujima every day — not just in theory, but in practice.

Because Kwanzaa isn’t just about reflection…
It’s about action.

✨ Last night, we didn’t just talk about Kwanzaa — we lived it. ✨Black Educators Rock, Inc. had the honor of embodying th...
12/27/2025

✨ Last night, we didn’t just talk about Kwanzaa — we lived it. ✨

Black Educators Rock, Inc. had the honor of embodying the very first principle of the Nguzo Saba, Umoja (Unity), in real time. We co-hosted a beautiful, in-person Kwanzaa celebration in Jacksonville, FL alongside the Melanin Collaborative Group — and the energy in the room was undeniable. 🖤❤️💚

It was a powerful beginning to a week rooted in enlightenment, grounding, and purpose alignment. A reminder that unity isn’t just a word — it’s an action. It’s choosing to come together, share space, exchange ideas, and recommit ourselves to collective progress.

Our CEO, Dr. Melissa Chester, along with faithful BER members Dr. Sheka Houston and Dr. Tammy Taylor, led rich dialogue and reflection that challenged attendees to pause, realign, and prepare to show up as even bolder agents of change in their families, schools, and communities. The room was full — not just with people, but with intention.

And we’re just getting started.

✨ Join us tonight as we move into our second principle, Kujichagulia (Self-Determination). We’ll be joined by three incredible gentlemen from different walks of life who powerfully exemplify what it means to define yourself, speak for yourself, and shape your own destiny.

Kwanzaa is unfolding exactly as it should — with purpose, reflection, and community at the center.
Come grow with us. 🕯️

Address

7235 Bentley Road Suite 220
Jacksonville, FL
32256

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+18334237462

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