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Parents of Black Children

@PoBCAdvocate

Facilitating and advocating for system change to ensure Black children and youth can achieve their fullest potential

 Ontario, Canada
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Joined June 2019
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A suspension or expulsion—what comes next? Join us virtually on October 15 for Part 2 to learn about the process, appeal options and your family’s rights. ✊🏾 eventbrite.ca/e/200264857279… #ParentsOfBlackChildren #KnowYourRights #BlackFamilies #EducationAdvocacy
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More Than a Backpack 🎒 Anti-Black racism. Unfair discipline. The weight our children carry into school goes beyond books. Visit parentsofblackchildren.org/h… and tap "Get Help Now."
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Join our workshop! Knowledge is protection—and understanding your rights is a powerful place to start. Join Matthew Campbell-Williams of MCW Law for a criminal law workshop for the Black community. 📅 November 12 | 6 PM Eastern | Zoom
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Need backup? PoBC is here to support you. 🤎 Fill out your intake form today: parentsofblackchildren.org/h… #ParentsOfBlackChildren #BlackFamilies #BlackStudentsMatter #EducationAdvocacy
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A little love can go a long way… Behind every Black child is a community that believes in their future. Let’s keep showing up for ours. 🔗 Donate through the link #BlackFamiliesMatter #EducationEquity #AntiBlackRacism #CommunitySupport
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Big test coming up? Homework feeling overwhelming? We’ve got your back. FREE 25-minute online homework help sessions Book your session: calendly.com/pobc/the-o-camp… #ParentsOfBlackChildren #PoBC #BlackStudents #HomeworkHelp #FreeTutoring
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Join our workshop! 📣 Learn how to navigate educator and police complaints with PoBC. 📅 October 29, 2026 🔗 Register: eventbrite.ca/e/200266160878… #ParentsOfBlackChildren #KnowYourRights
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Volunteer online with POBC’s Omo Africentric Virtual Campus to support students in Grades K–12. Have teaching or tutoring experience? Send your résumé or express your interest to: 📩 [email protected] #ParentsOfBlackChildren #BlackEducators #volunteertutor
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Ontario Black Community Please Go Out & Vote! Understanding your municipal and school board elections starts with knowing who’s on your ballot. The choice is yours. #EducationMatters #OntarioElections
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Your child deserves a school experience free from discrimination. Join PoBC on October 22 for our Human Rights & HRTO workshop to learn about your protections and explore your next steps. eventbrite.ca/e/human-rights… #ParentsOfBlackChildren #KnowYourRights
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Black neurodivergent families deserve to be seen and understood. You don't have to navigate school barriers alone. Reach out through our intake form: parentsofblackchildren.org/h… #ParentsOfBlackChildren #BlackAndNeurodivergent #Neurodiversity #BlackFamilies #educationequity
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Parents of Black Children is grateful to receive support from TELUS and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for our Assessment-to-Action. Thank you to @TELUS and @FriendlyFuture for investing in brighter futures for Black youth. #friendlyfuture #givewherewelive #philanthropy
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Join us on October 1 at 6 PM to learn how to read the plan, spot gaps, and ask for the support your child needs. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/does-your- childs-iep-truly-reflect-their-needs-tickets-2002247285530?aff=oddtdtcreator #ParentsOfBlackChildren #IEP #BlackFamilies
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Join PoBC and speech-language pathologist Ozi Jones on September 29 at 6 PM for a virtual workshop on early signs, communication support and resources for Black children and families. Swipe for details. 🗣️ #ParentsOfBlackChildren #BlackFamilies
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When was the last time you checked in—really checked in? Black mental health matters, and community care can save lives. #SuicidePreventionMonth #BlackMentalHealth #CommunityCare
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Our very own Chief Executive Officer, Charline Grant, has been honoured as one of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women for 2026. #100AccomplishedBlackCanadianWomen #CharlineGrant #ParentsOfBlackChildren #BlackCanadianExcellence @100abcwomen
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Do you know your child’s education rights? Join PoBC and Vaughan Public Libraries to explore the resources, advocacy and support available to Black students and families. 📅 Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. 📍 Civic Centre Resource Library Register: eventbrite.com/e/20010761496… #EducationRights
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Your Child Has Rights. Join our free workshop to learn how to navigate suspensions, expulsions and unfair disciplinary decisions. 📅 September 17 | 6–7 PM 🔗 Register: eventbrite.ca/e/suspensions-…
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First day. Fresh start. Still unapologetically Black. Walk into this school year proud of your hair, your culture, your voice, and everything that makes you YOU. #BlackToSchool #BlackStudents #BackToSchool #ParentsOfBlackChildren
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Black parents, you don’t have to navigate the school system alone. 🤎 Listen. Document. Ask questions. Get answers in writing. And when you need support, we’re here to stand beside you. 🔗 parentsofblackchildren.org/h… #ParentsOfBlackChildren #BlackStudents #BlackParents #Education
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