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5 Best African American Authors

Nov 14, 2021 01:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

This article honors the legacy of 5 African American authors who have made an indelible effect on the literary world.

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The Reading Quilt: Annie John

Oct 13, 2021 09:00AM ● By Dr. Rachel Slaughter

A YA Lit book that offers the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua as the setting of teen angst and rebellion is the focus of this month’s Reading Quilt.

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5 African American NGOs Who Are Making a Difference

Sep 25, 2021 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

To effect change, a diverse range of individuals and groups working at all levels, from the local to the national, will be required. This article will discuss 5 Black American NGOs that are doing whatever they can to make a significant difference in the community.

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The Unseen Issue - Africa’s Massive Illiterate Youth Population

Sep 08, 2021 05:00PM ● By Belinda Nzeribe

It’s 2021, and a shocking number of Africa youths can’t read and can’t write a coherent, short, simple sentence on their daily activities. With the challenges of poverty, overcrowded classrooms, and unqualified teachers, six years of primary school is not enough for many children to build literacy skills.

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Add African American Dads to your Literacy Programs and Watch Magic Happen

Sep 08, 2021 10:00AM ● By Dr. R. A. Slaughter

Research shows that a boy who has a father as a reading role model during his early literacy years is more likely to develop the behaviors of a literate person. This fact creates a powerful charge for a father as a reading role model.

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6 YA Novels with Disabled and Chronically Ill Characters

Aug 21, 2021 11:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

These six YA novels feature a diverse group of disabled or chronically ill main characters to show that representation matters, even in the book industry.

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The Reading Quilt: Spreading the Word

Aug 08, 2021 09:00AM ● By Dr. R.A. Slaughter

In the effort to normalize and educate teachers about nonstandard dialects, John McWhorter, an American linguist and associate professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University, penned the book Spreading the Word: Language and Dialect in America (Heinemann, 2000). In doing so, “McWhorter helps us to come to view the language palette that exists in our classrooms as an asset rather than a problem.”

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Shark Awareness Day - Some Fantastic Facts About Sharks

Jul 14, 2021 09:15AM ● By Anand Subramanian

On Shark Awareness Day, let’s reflect on some of the facts about these magnificent creatures, the consequences of overfishing, and the works of some Black marine biologists.

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The Reading Quilt: Juneteenth

Jun 22, 2021 09:00AM ● By Dr. R. A. Slaughter

Each month “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book that a parent may use to spark conversations about culture and race, along with a learning activity that may help students understand human behavior. Using the acronym QUILT, Slaughter offers readers information about the Quality of writing, Universal theme, and Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month, a book that details a legacy of fortitude and strength against the cruelty of slavery, is the focus of QUILT.

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Kun’Tre Pharaoh: Student at HBCU Launches Health Brand Ahead of Ultimate Goal to Own Hospital or Healthcare Clinic

Jun 17, 2021 04:00PM ● By Candice Stewart

Kun’Tre Pharaoh, a student at Winston-Salem State University, hopes to one day establish and operate a hospital or healthcare clinic that provides services inclusive of a mixture of holistic, traditional and conventional medical practices.

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