Celebrating Black Excellence in Gifted Education: Celebrating Black Leaders in Gifted Education
Celebrating Black Leaders in Gifted Education
Black excellence in gifted education is reflected in the leadership, scholarship, advocacy, and mentorship of Black educators, researchers, and practitioners across the field. Their work advances equity, nurtures talent, and inspires the next generation of gifted learners.
This section highlights leaders preserved in the NAGC Legacy Archive Project as well as student award winners of the Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Scholar Award.
NAGC Legacy Archive Project
Dr. Donna Y. Ford
Renowned scholar and advocate for equity in gifted education.
▶️ Watch her Legacy Archive feature
2025 Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Scholar Award Winners
Join us in celebrating the 2025 Jenkins Scholars — exceptional Black students whose achievements exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and gifted potential. Hear from all the award winners here!
- Alexandra Washington (Baltimore, MD)
- Anaiah Baptiste (Holladay, UT)
- Devin Bagaya (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Kadian Gayle (Philadelphia, PA)
- Lauryn Davis (Wake Forest, NC)
- Nicholas Jones (Atlanta, GA)
- Nyla Stokes (Bowie, MD)
These scholars embody the brilliance, dedication, and promise Dr. Jenkins believed every child could demonstrate.
At NAGC, honoring Black excellence means moving beyond recognition toward sustained action. We invite you to engage with these resources, reflect on the research, learn from history, and celebrate the leaders whose work propels gifted education forward.
