BACK TO SCHOOL
It is that time of year when students head back to school and begin their journey of academia once more. Teachers are undoubtedly going...
Where to Start? Read and Talk
I am so disheartened by the events in Charleston, VA this past weekend. Unfortunately, it sheds light on the fact that racism is taught...
NAACP CONVENTION AND SIGNING
The NAACP is the nation's largest grass-roots civil rights organization. Created in 1909, the vision of the National Association for the...
Learn and Have Fun
Many kids think that you can't learn and have fun. Not so! You can do both and have a blast. This week in summer school, we have been...
WOMEN HAVE AND CONTINUE TO CHANGE THE WORLD
What started as a week in 1980 to highlight the achievements of women, later became National Women's History Month as a result of the...
PLANT A SEED AND WATCH IT GROW
Ask any child how do plants grow and they will tell you that they need sunlight and water. While this is true, ask them how change...
Black History Celebrates Those Past and Present.
As we take the time to honor many prominent African Americans of yesterday, we must also recognize those right in our communities....
What Can You Do? Anything!
Veronica Chapman, author of I Know I Can, helps young readers learn a little history and build a lot of confidence. Throughout the book...
YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
Today's post is all about game changers and innovators. Let's take a second to honor some of the great African American innovators....
IF ONLY YOU KNEW
I love this picture by Frank Morrison. It simply shows a little girl looking at her reflection as it depicts her royalty. What would your...
