Amote Sias
American activist and educator
About Amote Sias
Amote Sias is an American activist and educator based in Brooklyn. She is a founding principal of Brooklyn Collegiate in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Career
Sias was active in Brooklyn politics throughout the 1970s and 1980s with a focus on social justice, women's rights and Black Nationalism. She wrote a proposal for the creation of Brooklyn Collegiate, a College Board school that opened in Brownsville, Brooklyn in 2004. In 2010 she was recognized by the United States Congress for her achievements as an educator.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amote Sias. https://biography.guide/amote-sias/
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