From his early days of activism in his first BCSE organization and involvement in similar organizations, Rasheed describes uninterrupted and collaborative efforts against anti-Black racism by the community to address the issues of student streaming and the criminalization of Black youth. The volume of work can produce exhaustion, but Rasheed remains hopeful that an Afrocentric, culture-informed curriculum, and community-driven solutions can drive the change the Black community needs.  While Rasheed remains proud of the work resulting from these initiatives, he points out that institutional and structural challenges continue to complicate BCSEs’ work.  Through advocacy, cultural affirmation, and academic excellence, Rasheed’s work remains transformative while structural racism persists.