Raze Early Learning & Development Center

Today, a few members of the Raze team—infant, toddler, and preschool teachers—along with our board members and their families, joined the MLK Rally and March. It was an incredible honor to walk together, stand together, and be in true community with one another.

Moments like this remind us that our work does not stop at the classroom door. We teach, lead, and advocate together—for our children, our families, and our future.

We were especially proud to witness our own Raze Board of Directors Secretary, Stephanie Noble-Beans, deliver the closing remarks. Watching her speak with such clarity, courage, and purpose was a powerful reminder of the leadership and values that ground this organization.

Grateful for this village. Grateful for this work. Grateful to walk forward together.

We continue to elevate the history and contributions of those who fought unapologetically during the American Civil Rights Movement. This is our history. We recognize the hard truths—not to be reshaped by revisionist history. We gather to pay homage to the sacrifices of some that benefited all.

Persistence, not permission.