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About the Leader
Markus Flynn is the Executive Director of Black Men Teach, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the number of Black male educators in elementary schools. He leads innovative efforts to recruit, prepare, place, and retain teachers, starting with young men in high school and supporting them throughout their careers. A recognized leader in educational equity, Markus builds cross-sector partnerships to transform outcomes for Black boys and ensure they see themselves reflected in the classroom.
About the Work
Black Men Teach is a Twin Cities-based nonprofit increasing the number of Black male elementary teachers. We backbone a coalition that provides the support, resources, and community needed for Black male educators to thrive and lead in the classroom.
THE 1954 PROJECT
Investing in Durable Leadership & Institutions
The 1954 Project identifies visionary education leaders whose work is strengthening Black communities and invests in them and what they are building with significant, flexible capital and long-term relationship.
Named for the year of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, The 1954 Project honors that promise by backing leaders closest to the work with resources that follow their vision.
This is philanthropy shaped by trust in leaders and commitment to what they’re building.
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