About DBEN
Created by Us. Driven by Purpose. Building the Future.
The Durham Black Educators Network (DBEN) is a Black-led, community-rooted not-for-profit organization committed to optimizing the educational experiences and outcomes of students, staff, and families of the Black Diaspora within the Durham District School Board (DDSB).
For over two decades, we have worked alongside educators, students, families, community organizations, and allies to remove barriers, cultivate leadership, celebrate Black excellence, and create opportunities where every member of our community can thrive.
We believe that when Black students are affirmed, supported, and empowered, entire communities flourish.
Our Impact
Creating Opportunity. Transforming Lives. Building Community. Inspiring Excellence.
For more than two decades, the Durham Black Educators Network has been working alongside students, families, educators, and community partners to create pathways for Black excellence as they transform vision into action throughout Durham Region.
Animated Statistics
Number | Heading | Supporting Text |
|---|---|---|
65+ | Annual Volunteers | Dedicated volunteers who help make every initiative possible. |
60+ | Black DDSB Staff Supported | Mentorship, networking, professional learning, and leadership opportunities. |
100+ | DDSB Educators Supported | Mentorship, networking, professional learning, and leadership opportunities. |
$175K+ | Awarded to Students | Scholarships, bursaries, and educational awards invested directly into student success. |
300+ | Scholarships & Awards Presented | Celebrating excellence and investing in the future of Black youth. |
350+ | Student Leaders Developed | Empowering youth to lead in their schools, communities, and beyond. |
15,000+
| Students Engaged
| Through conferences, workshops, mentoring, leadership initiatives, the Black Studies High School Course, and community programming. |
20+ | Years of Impact | Supporting Black students, families, and educators since 2004. |
These milestones represent more than numbers—they reflect lives changed, futures expanded, and communities strengthened.
As our community continues to grow, so does our commitment to creating educational environments where Black students can dream boldly, lead confidently, and achieve without limits.
Together with students, families, educators, partners, and allies, we are cultivating courageous change, inspiring future leaders, and ensuring that every generation has greater opportunities than the one before it.
Because when we invest in Black excellence, we invest in a stronger future for everyone
Looking Ahead
