Marcus Foster Education Institute

"To me, he's a superhero," is how Patanisha Williams described Dr. Marcus Foster to ABC7 News. "More than just fighting for education for our children, I feel like he laid a blueprint for an entire community to come together and support education." Watch the entire segment on Dr. Foster and "The Audacity to Believe" exhibit at AAMLO at abc7ne.ws/3OKmk0n.

“Curating ‘The Audacity to Believe’ has been more than an honor, it has been a divine assignment,” Ms. Williams said. “I have felt the presence of Dr. and Mrs. Foster in guiding the unfolding of his story. It is my sincere prayer that viewers of this exhibition are encouraged to learn of one more hero, find healing through the stories and continue our fight for liberty.” Now through November 30 marcusfoster.org/events/audacity-to-believe-exhibit.

Some of our brightest young minds will share their ideas about addressing the effects of poverty, climate change and racism during the RESET Student Showcase at the African American Museum & Library at Oakland on August 3. For more information, visit marcusfoster.org/events.

KGO-TV anchor/reporter Julian Glover interviewed curator Patanisha Williams and MFEI board member Dr. Denise Saddler for a news feature on "The Audacity to Believe" exhibit, which AAMLO will showcase through November 30. The segment is scheduled to air on August 3. marcusfoster.org/events/audacity-to-believe-exhibit

Some of our brightest young minds will share their ideas about addressing the effects of poverty, climate change, and racism during the RESET Student Showcase at the African American Museum & Library at Oakland on August 3. The African American Museum & Library at Oakland is also hosting the Audacity to Believe exhibit now through November 30. For more information, visit marcusfoster.org/events.

“The Audacity to Believe” exhibit highlights Dr. Foster’s impact in Oakland as the first Black Superintendent of a major U.S. school district. The exhibit, opening reception, and related forums will give youth and educators following in Dr. Foster’s footsteps the opportunity to share their tested ideas to improve schools. The African American Museum & Library at Oakland will host the exhibit starting today through November 30. Learn more at marcusfoster.org/events/audacity-to-believe-exhibit.

Learn more about the life and legacy of Dr. Marcus Foster, our founder and namesake, by visiting "The Audacity to Believe" exhibit at the African American Museum & Library at Oakland. The exhibit, which runs July 31 to November 30, is part of the lead-up to MFEI's 50th anniversary gala event on October 28. For more information, visit marcusfoster.org/events/audacity-to-believe-exhibit

MFEI invites you to “The Audacity to Believe”, an exhibition curated by Patanisha Williams honoring Dr. Marcus A. Foster, an Education Activist, and the 1st Black superintendent of Oakland’s public schools

RSVP for the opening on Aug. 3rd from 5-7pm at the African American Museum and Library, 659 14th Street, Oakland

The Audacity to Believe is made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org

SCOTUS Decisions, News Cycles and the Work At Hand - https://mailchi.mp/marcusfoster/scotus-decisions-news-cycles-and-the-work-at-hand

Take A Look! 100 for the 100th Dr. Foster Legacy Awards - https://mailchi.mp/marcusfoster/100-for-the-100th-reflection

Making A-G Real voting has begun! Vote from now till 4/30 for youth voice at https://www.marcusfoster.org/making-a-g-real!

In celebration of our founder Dr. Marcus A. Foster's birth, we honor 100 community leaders. Sharif El-Mekki is the founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development, an activist nonprofit organization that espouses recruiting and training teachers to be social justice advocates who use the classroom and lesson plans to advance change.