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Education Administration ProgramsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
Profound Gentlemen is an organization focused on education equity and the retention and advancement of male educators of color. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, it evolved from informal teacher meetups founded by two local educators who observed low retention and limited career advancement opportunities for Black teachers, and they established a model that combines coaching, peer networks, and development opportunities to address these barriers. The organization aims to provide positive examples of achievement for boys of color and to foster diversity and inclusion within school systems by supporting leadership development, mentoring, and ongoing professional growth for male educators of color. In addition to its core educational equity work, Profound Gentlemen has expanded its presence beyond its original city, with a recent development noting its expansion to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The organization operates within the education administration programs sector and serves educators seeking to improve representation and retention in the profession.