Black is Brilliant Educator Support: -Summit: We host the annual Black is Brilliant Summit, a citywide gathering of Black educators, community leaders, activists, artists, scholars, and visionaries. The summit is truly a citywide celebration of Black education in New Orleans - embodying BE NOLA's mantra that "education is a lifestyle" by going beyond the four walls of a classroom to connect culture and education! The event emphasizes the difference between "schooling" and "education," showcasing how the Black community educates its members through history and daily lived experiences. This year, the 4th Annual Black Is Brilliant Summit was hosted across Black businesses and cultural sites located on the historic "Black Wall Street of New Orleans," Bayou Road, channeling an economic impact of more than $200K on BIPOC and women-owned businesses during National Black Business Month. -Institute: In 2023, BE NOLA launched the pilot cohort of the Black Is Brilliant Institute, a six-month paid fellowship that guides fellows in an experiential journey of wellness, learning, and doing. The institute provides strength-based Black teacher wellness and holistic support organized around five p