In this episode of The Six Pack, Stacy Huston sits down with Sharif El-Mekki, Founder and CEO of @centerblacked, to explore the urgent need to rebuild the Black teacher pipeline in America — and why it matters more than ever.

With nearly 40% of public schools lacking a single teacher of color, and most Black students going K–12 without ever having a Black educator, the stakes are high. Sharif shares the data, the history, and the real-world impact of representation in the classroom — including how just one Black teacher can dramatically improve a student's chances of graduating and attending college.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that equity in education begins with who stands at the front of the room — and that we all have a role to play in rewriting that future.

In this powerful episode of The Six Pack, host Stacy Huston welcomes Crystal Clark, Senior Director of National Donor Engagement at Stop Soldier Suicide, to discuss the often-overlooked struggles veterans face long after their service. With staggering statistics—veterans being 72% more likely to experience suicide and over 6,000 lost lives annually—Crystal dives into the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the critical work of supporting our service members through proactive engagement and community care. Tune in to hear personal stories of impact and learn how we can all help support those who have bravely served our country.