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17 Kenyan Proverbs to Inspire Wisdom this Season

Dec 11, 2021 03:00PM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Kenya! On December 12th, 1963, the Republic of Kenya, or Jamhuri Ya Kenya, gained independence from the British. To celebrate the country’s independence, we are exploring wise proverbs from the East African country.

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on the left is the logo for The Reading Quilt, placed on top of a quilt pattern, and the right is the book cover for Alesia with an illustration of a Black girl in a wheelchair and her family
The Reading Quilt - Alesia: The Life of a Girl in a Wheelchair

Dec 01, 2021 08:00AM ● By Dr. R.A. Slaughter

Published in 1981, Alesia, by Eloise Greenfield and Alesia Revis, details the struggles of a young African American girl who became physically disabled as the result of being hit by a car. Few fiction books include characters with disabilities and fewer include People of Color with disabilities.

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11 Black Women Activists Whose Names You Should Know

Nov 29, 2021 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Black women have steadily led the way for centuries, and not just in the United States. We’ve highlighted 11 Black female activists who are making their mark.

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The Reading Quilt logo- text on top of a quilt pattern, with the book cover for "The Watsons go to Birmingham - 1963"
The Reading Quilt: Family Values

Nov 16, 2021 11:00AM ● By Dr. R.A. Slaughter

Family is an integral part of African American culture, often celebrated in pop culture television shows and movies like “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Blackish,” and “Soul Food”. These shows epitomize the strong African American mother who is eclipsed by the stronger African American grandmother, both flanked by supportive husbands, precocious children, and nosey aunts and uncles.

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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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Jamaica Kincaid book Annie John next to Reading Quilt logo
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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