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Derek Thomas retweeted
May 26
Why do all students wear a blazer at BOMLA? Come join the BOMLA brotherhood and become a leader! Apply now at DallasISD.org/Enroll
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Derek Thomas retweeted
24 Oct 2025
If you are looking for a campus where your son can thrive in BROTHERHOOD experiences and a college going culture, "The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy" is the place for you. Come be a part and begin your legacy. @BOMLAFRIENDS @MJJackson1906 @ObamaMLA
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25 Sep 2025
The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy and Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School working together to recruit the next generation of leaders! @ObamaMLA @MJJackson1906 @BOMLAFRIENDS @ddthomas0878
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25 Sep 2025
@ObamaMLA is recruiting at Winnetka elementary. The brothers are representing and welcoming in the next class. Leaders cultivating more leaders. @MJJackson1906 @BOMLAFRIENDS
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20 Sep 2025
BOMLA Eagles are ready to soar at the Greenhill Debate Invitational! We even have our alumni and our past state champion coming back to support. BELIEVE! ACHIEVE! SUCCEED! @BOMLAFRIENDS @ObamaMLA @MJJackson1906 @THuittDISD
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Derek Thomas retweeted
19 Sep 2025
Thank you @MJJackson1906 for speaking to our brothers @ObamaMLA for "Education go get it week". Your presence and words were an inspiration to the brothers, staff, and community. @LEAD_DallasISD @BOMLAFRIENDS
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26 Jul 2025
@ObamaMLA brothers putting in work during their summer. Thank you for your dedication brothers. Believe. Achieve. Succeed. @BOMLAFRIENDS
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26 Jul 2025
@ObamaMLA is representing at the Haiwatha recreation center back to school fair. The work doesn’t stop. @BOMLAFRIENDS @BomlaLibrary
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Derek Thomas retweeted
27 May 2025
Believe. Achieve. Succeed. That’s exactly what the BOMLA Class of 2025 did! Proud of the grit and resilience these brothers showed all year. As Trustee Sanders said, “You have the power right now.” Use it—we need you more than ever! Shoutout to Principal Thomas on his first BOMLA graduation!
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Derek Thomas retweeted
27 Mar 2025
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22 Mar 2025
@ObamaMLA representing at the 2025 FamJam. Come see us at Young Women’s STEAM in Balch Springs. @TransformDISD @MrJChoice1 @BOMLAFRIENDS
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7 Mar 2025
Harvard instructor was @ObamaMLA to teach our brothers about artificial intelligence! Experiences and opportunities leading toward excellence. BELIEVE. ACHIEVE. SUCCEED. @BOMLAFRIENDS @MrJChoice1 @TransformDISD
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Derek Thomas retweeted
22 Feb 2025
6th & 7th grade Brothers at the Dallas ISD middle school UIL competition today @disdactivities @ObamaMLA @BOMLAFRIENDS @ddthomas0878 @MrJChoice1 @N_Bernardino
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Derek Thomas retweeted
22 Feb 2025
6th grade brothers on a field trip to the @UTAPlanetarium. They made connections to Science class and ELAR class with Greek names within the solar system @ObamaMLA @BOMLAFRIENDS @ddthomas0878 @MrJChoice1 @N_Bernardino
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Derek Thomas retweeted
1 Feb 2025
Grateful for our community—parents, former staff, former students, and founding principal Nakia Douglas—who joined us for today’s big reveal! Your support made this transformation even more meaningful. @NakiaDouglas75 @N_Bernardino @ObamaMLA @ddthomas0878
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Derek Thomas retweeted
1 Feb 2025
Huge thanks to our @BOMLAFRIENDS and Dwell with Dignity partners for transforming our @ObamaMLA library into a dynamic oasis of learning! Today’s big reveal unveiled new collaboration spaces, a podcast room, cutting-edge technology, and inspiring artwork—giving our brothers a space to dream, create, and thrive! @N_Bernardino @ddthomas0878
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25 Jan 2025
It is a privilege and honor to be in the presence of greatness and have insightful conversation with the founding Principal of THE Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, Mr. Nakia Douglas. @ObamaMLA @BOMLAFRIENDS @NakiaDouglas75 @MrJChoice1
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Derek Thomas retweeted
17 Jan 2025
6th grade Dallas ISD UIL top 10 in Spelling & Dictionary skills. Believe! Achieve! Succeed! @ObamaMLA @BOMLAFRIENDS @ddthomas0878 @disdactivities @MrJChoice1
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9 Jan 2025
“Chess we can” at The Barack Obama Male Leadership academy! Great work Ms. Duggan and our middle school brothers.
9 Jan 2025
Late post - Middle school Brothers earned 2nd place at the Bilhartz chess ♟️ tournament in December @ObamaMLA @ddthomas0878 @BOMLAFRIENDS @disdactivities
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8 Jan 2025
Mr. Strausser’s science class measuring momentum and then discussing and annotating their results. @ObamaMLA is all about learning through experience and hands-on engagement. @MrJChoice1 @TransformDISD @BOMLAFRIENDS @DallasisdSTEM
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