As we approached Black History Month, I took a moment to reflect on my early schooling experiences.  As a Black child who attended predominantly White k-12 schools, I am unable to recall any school-wide celebrations of Black history. What I do recall is being taught by primarily White female teachers.  While I’m certain that their actions were well intended, their teaching practices lacked diversity.  From an early age, I was constantly reminded of the perpetuation of white privilege in my educational settings.  This notion of privilege was evident through my teacher’s mainstream selection of reading materials, guest speakers, field trips and exploration of historical figures who did not share my racial background.  I suffered socially, emotionally, and academically while navigating these early education environments.  Reflecting back, I now realize that my developmental needs were not being met, in part, due to the mismatch noted between my racial identity and the school’s curriculum. Where were the images of Black people in my early education setting? What were their stories?