“Please Report to the Principal’s Office,” was an opportunity to celebrate Executive Director Nakia Douglas and welcome Principal Michael Bland. From speeches by Linda and Mitch Hart about why they love Obama Academy, to the personal account of Brother Taylon Owens ’17 on the impact Mr. Douglas has had on him and his excitement about our […]
Brother Ontario Brown has become the first student from Obama Academy to serve as an officer on the Dallas Teen School Board. As a member, Brother Ontario will serve as the Board Vice President for the 2016-2017 School Year. “I want to continually push myself forward to see things change not only at BOMLA, but other […]
In a swooping show of support, more than 100 Obama Academy advocates donated $15,275 on North Texas Giving Day 2016. The day’s total represents a more than triple increase from last year’s $4,065 figure from 55 donors on the same day. Associate Principal, Michelle Neely said her family traditionally divides their charitable giving on North […]
North Texas Giving Day is 1 month away and we’ve secured $5,000 in Challenge Funds! Save the date for September 22, 2016. Here are the ways to multiply your investment: The Friends of BOMLA Board will give a $3,000 bonus gift if we receive 100 gifts by the end of the day. The Cochran Firm will give $1,000 […]
FRIENDS gives a warm welcome to Principal Michael Bland! During the first Lyceum of the year, Bland debuted the theme for the months ahead, “Solidarity in the face of adversity for a common cause.” He then facilitated a discussion about examples of common causes and used global examples that ranged from homelessness to hunger. The […]
After founding and leading ” The” Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy (BOMLA) since 2011, Nakia Douglas has been promoted by Dallas ISD. In June, Mr. Douglas began his new role as Executive Director of the South Oak Cliff Feeder Pattern,which includes BOMLA. Nakia Douglas made great strides to grow and build the unique culture and […]