Leadership for Educational Equity: Jason Terrell & Mario Shaw: Two Profound Gentlemen Scaling their Impact
Jason Terrell and Mario Jovan Shaw, co-founders of Profound Gentlemen, were roommates during their time with Teach For America in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2012. Mario taught seventh grade and Jason taught eighth. Both held degrees in education and had a personal interest in uplifting young men of color.
The Black Wall Street Times: Profound Gentlemen empowers Black male educators to thrive
With a meager representation of just 2% of Black male educators in schools nationwide, Profound Gentlemen is committed to creating change.
EdNC: The DRIVE Task Force tour continues in Robeson County
EducationNC - The DRIVE task force tour visits Robeson County.
PBS Carolina Impact: The Profound Gentleman
Video: The history, mission, and impact of Profound Gentlemen was featured on PBS Carolinas' Carolina Impact.
PBS Carolina Impact: Profound Gentlemen Feature
Video: Profound Gentlemen was recently featured PBC Carolina's Carolina Impact.
EdNC: (Re)grounding in the mission to retain male educators of color
Article: Profound Gentlemen, and our eighth annual Community Impact Assembly (CIA), were recently featured on EdNC.
Yahoo Life: Black men comprise just 2 percent of U.S. teachers, but one activist is inspiring the next generation
The importance of diverse representation in Hollywood is a conversation that's been gaining steam. But what about representation in the classroom?
Charlotte Observer: How two former Charlotte teachers are helping CMS prioritize diversity
Profound Gentlemen was featured in a Charlotte Observer article.
Teach for America: Creating Safe Spaces For Black Educators Through Liberation and Innovation
Profound Gentlemen participates in The Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute Professional Development Seminar stewarded by CDF, as well as one-on-one coaching and cohort support.
Profound Gentlemen: Presence Makes a Difference
An article about Profound Gentlemen written by by Kari Carlson for Every Child Thrives.
Teach for America: Allow Black Students to Be Their Authentic Selves at School
Educators should end policies and practices that prohibit natural hairstyles and inhibit other harmless forms of expression.
