Florida education standards about slavery are based on lies: SNN president, Areva Martin responds to Florida’s dangerous education standards on Black history

by SNN | Jul 25, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion, President's Statement, Social Justice, Statement

In the ongoing struggle for racial equality and educational integrity, the recent actions taken by the Florida Board of Education are deeply concerning, as a civil rights advocate, as an attorney, and as a Black mother. Approving a new set of standards that turn back...

Statement from Areva Martin on Today’s SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action

by SNN | Jun 29, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion, President's Statement, Social Justice, Statement

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “I am deeply troubled by today’s Supreme Court ruling overturning the use of affirmative action in college admissions. This decision, and particularly the distorted view of the 14th Amendment presented by the...

Honoring the True Legacy of Independence: Celebrating the Fourth of July

by SNN | Jun 27, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion, Statement

On behalf of the Special Needs Network, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones on the occasion of the Fourth of July, a day that holds deep historical significance in the United States. As we celebrate this day of independence, it is crucial to...

Commemorating Juneteenth: Embracing Freedom, Unity, and Cultural Heritage

by SNN | Jun 19, 2023 | Social Justice, Statement

On behalf of the Special Needs Network, we are delighted to extend our warmest wishes to you on the momentous occasion of Juneteenth, a day that holds deep historical significance in the journey toward freedom and equality. Juneteenth, also recognized as Freedom Day...

Statement by Areva Martin, Esq. on the Passing of Harry Belafonte

by SNN | Apr 26, 2023 | Archived Press Release, Guest Blog, President's Statement, Press Release, Statement

Los Angeles, CA  (April 25, 2023) – “While I am saddened by his passing, I’m grateful for a life well lived by the formidable Harry Belafonte – a true advocate for the civil rights movement and a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. What made Harry Belafonte so...

Statement from President Areva Martin on Autism Rates

by SNN | Jan 30, 2023 | Autism, President's Statement, Statement

The distressing new findings by Rutgers University researchers that autism rates have tripled over the past 16 years are made far grimmer by their conclusion that, once again, children in underserved communities are not getting the same access to resources as their...