October 31, 2024
Dismantling systemic racial inequities with intentional organizing led by Black parents
Our Mission
To dismantle systemic racial inequities through collective organizing and intentional engagement of African American parents and communities. To advocate for high quality educational opportunities and equitable distribution of resources.
EPiC is a community-rooted, decolonizing, collaborative, strength-based organization unapologetically focused on Black children and their success at school and in life.
We empower people to advocate for high-quality educational opportunities and the equitable distribution of resources within schools and across school districts.
Latest News & Blogs
October 16, 2024
Students with Disabilities Denied Access to Learning
When you are planning to send your child to school, one rarely thinks of the amount of time they could possibly spend outside of school, not learning, due to suspension and biased discipline practices.
October 16, 2024
EPiC COMMUNITY IMPACT
Here’s how EPiC is making a difference in your community
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Provided over 36-weeks of the Circle of Hope psychoeducational programs to support Black parents’ mental health.
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Engaged parents in both Title I DPS schools after advocating to keep the state’s Innovative School District from taking them over.
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Black Parent Leaders sought to serve on the following committees:
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the Strategic plan developed by the Superintendent,
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Parent advisory councils,
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Equity affairs advisory council,
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The COVID-19 re-entry taskforce, and
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Curriculum input.
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Black Parent Leaders Collaborative organized to meet with the Superintendent and his cabinet after over 100 parents and students spoke against the discipline disparities at one of DPS magnet schools.
These meetings resulted in the following:
(1) a tangible policy change to ensure students receive their course work in Restorative Practice Centers, and
(2) a collaborative initiative with two other organizations in one middle school to increase culturally responsive and affirming classes.
80% growth of Black Parent Leaders in under 5 years.
Contributed on average 17% increased funding to family engagement at majority minority schools impacting 1,926 students.
Held over 29 events in the 2023/24 school year.
A Big Thanks to Our EPiC Event Sponsors
