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D3A urges New Haven Unified to ‘invest in black success’ after hate incidents; board expresses support
Summary
The district African‑American Advisory (D3A) presented its annual report Sept. 9, 2025, urging New Haven Unified to track dignity violations, adopt accountability measures and fund programming to address anti‑Black harassment following hate incidents at Pioneer Elementary. Trustees thanked the group and pledged continued partnership.
Lily Turner, a charter member of the District African‑American Advisory (D3A), told the New Haven Unified School District Board of Education on Sept. 9 that the group’s work aims to correct policies and practices that have “stifled success and neglected the needs and contributions of Black students.” Turner and Karan Smith, D3A secretary, reviewed programming, events and policy recommendations developed under the group’s memorandum of understanding with the district.
D3A outlined six core purpose areas and highlighted last year’s activities: a district‑wide Black History Month program, a Black Graduation and Celebration, partnerships with the Office of Equity, Access and Achievement, and benchmarking visits to CASA. Turner said the advisory has awarded $88,000 to graduating seniors since its 2014…
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