Human Rights Project a project of Urban Justice Center

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• In 2006, 43% of Black students and 41% of Latino students in New York City graduated on time, compared to 67% of White students and 68% of Asian students. For students with limited English proficiency (LEP), the graduation rate dropped to 22%.

• New York Schools disproportionately suspend poor and minority students, for the same infractions: 8.3% for Blacks, 4.8% for Latinos, compared to 2.5% for Whites. More than 90% of students in Second Opportunity Schools for students serving lengthy suspensions are Black or Latino.

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Ogonna Agu Tango for the Right to Education

Hello! My name is Ogonna Agu (Oh-G). Welcome to my Dance for the Right to Education website. As a New York City public school teacher, I dedicate my time and talent to our city’s most vulnerable students. Having worked with special needs populations in Lagos, Nigeria and, now for over 3 years, in NYC, I have experienced, in no small measure, the educational disparities that prevent some individuals and groups from developing their abilities, competencies, aptitudes, and skills. Through these years, I have been both teacher and advocate for my students. My commitment, through the Human Rights Project, to raising awareness of these disparities in NYC’s schools is fuelled by familiarity and experience.

Lexa Rosean is our very talented instructor. Her unique teaching style and incredible patience make her a joy to work with. Please click here to meet my partner Sean. To get involved, you may support me by donating online. You can also donate by check payable to: The Urban Justice Center (please write “Ogonna Agu” in the memo section) and send to:

Tatiana Bejar, Human Rights Project
123 William St., 16th floor
New York, NY 10038

Thank you for your generosity and support. I look forward to sending you updates. Have a great summer.

-OgonnaAgu

 

 

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Dancing for the Right to Education

Ogonna Agu

Sean Clark

 

Dancing for Labor Rights

Mabel Bejar

Arturo Perez Saad

 

Dancing for the Right to Housing

HaQuyen Pham

Roberto Cornejo

 

Dancing for the Right to a Healthy Environment

Sydney Pringle

Jagdish Patel

 

Dancing for the Right to Reproductive Health

Maria Freytsis

 

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