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WE ARE
Natomas
Black
Parents
United
Mission
Statement
Natomas Black Parents United is a grassroots group created and maintained by volunteers to support the needs of our highly capable students within the Natomas Unified School District.
Our
Goals
SUPPORT students
EMPOWER parents and Caregivers
JOIN forces with Staff, Students, and the Community
Our
Vision
We believe all students can achieve academic excellence and realize their highest potential through ambitious instruction and strong support networks.
Our Proposed Solutions
Our Proposed Solutions
Our Proposed Solutions
MEET THE TEAM
It is important to note that we have, and will continue to, evolve into what the community and students need us to be.
Our team is made up of parent volunteers, elders, and core parent leaders that invest their time and energy into this work.
Together, we are uplifting, empowering, and investing in the success of our children, ensuring they thrive academically, socially, and beyond.
Iysha Jenkins
Krystal King
Nichelle Jackson
Sean King
Sharon Thurmond
Upcoming Events
Thu, Apr 17Natomas Unified School DistrictWe need your support as we urge the Natomas Unified School District Board of Trustees and our Superintendent to make a pivotal decision - do not renew the contracts for the Chief Academic Officer and Assistant Superintendent of Student and Support Services.
Wed, Dec 18South Natomas Library's Community RoomThis FREE community event is a chance to come together, share laughs, and create memories with your neighbors.
How It All Started
Natomas Black Parents United emerged in 2020 as an urgent response to the inequities our children were facing. In 2019, a staggering 72% of Black students were reading below grade level, 83% were struggling in math, and countless parents and caregivers felt their voices were being ignored. Disparities in suspension and expulsion rates revealed a system failing to honor and nurture the potential of Black students.
In solidarity and determination, we bring solutions to the District's Leadership. We have joined forces with community organizations, like the Black Parallel School Board, Freedom School, and local Black Student Unions to champion the excellence of Black students in the Natomas Unified School District. Our primary focus is the deeply entrenched systemic problems of teaching our scholars to be proficient readers.