Jane Addams School for Democracy

who worked steadfastly to rebuild black communities using grassroots politics and community ties. Hope was no stranger to hard work. From an early age, Hope worked full time at organizations like Hull House— a settlement organization founded by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr dedicated to providing European Immigrants with amenities such as daycare services, libraries, employment and education. Her infectious fervor, innovative thinking and strong leadership skills advanced the field of…

mention in their article, “Equity Issues in Parental and Community Involvement in Schools: What Teacher Educators Need to Know”, “organizing work is an additional burden for all families, but especially for those who are already overextended due to their marginalization in other spheres of society” (2013, pp.167-168). While they are making…