Black Resilience
The Black experience lives in those today and through the words, hopes, and dreams of those before.
Check out the African Cultural Book List for further reading.
The Coltida- A Story of a Communities' Grit
One of the final ships to have taken part in the unlawful enslavement of African people gives rise to descendants committed to finding the remains of the lost ship that once held their ancestors. The Coltida tells the story of a committed people to uncovering truth and finding solace. A small community called Africatown would be developed by the descendants.
Greater Deanwood: Self-Reliance in Washington DC
The Deanwood neighborhood is a prominent African-American neighborhood located in Washington D.C. Once a former slave plantation, the area consisted of some of the first inclusive spaces for African-Americans.
Harlem Children's Zone
Built by Geoffery Canada HCZ exists as a cradle to career network for families of color to mitgate the systemic oppressions and complexities plagues the Black Culture.
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
When developing resources for and with teachers and students of color, educational leaders must work to provide resources that allow for those same teachers and students to have a voice and their perspectives and experiences are valued in the learning space.
