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National Literacy Month is More Than a Celebration. It is a Call to Action.
In south Los Angeles — where Black children grow up at the intersection of systemic inequities and untapped potential — reading is nothing short of a revolutionary act. Literacy here is more than a classroom skill; it’s a tool of self-discovery, resilience and civic power. As school administrators and educators, we’ve witnessed how access to...
By Cassandra Chase and Nick Melvoin | September 24, 2025