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The Reading Quilt: But, Mostly Love

Feb 25, 2022 08:00AM ● By Rachel Slaughter

Using the acronym QUILT, Slaughter offers readers information about the Quality of writing, Universal theme, Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month’s selection is “But, Mostly Love,” by Sandra Turner-Barnes, poet and Black History enthusiast.

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Top STEM Industries, and STEM Scholarships for Black Women and Girls

Feb 11, 2022 10:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

On February 11th, the United Nations General Assembly and respective communities celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To fuel the next generation of Black women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), we are highlighting top STEM careers and scholarships for women in STEM.

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National Library Lovers Month: How Libraries Benefit Underserved Communities, and Library Support Strategies

Feb 07, 2022 10:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

In February, communities around the nation celebrate National Library Lovers Month. To commemorate this joyous occasion, we are exploring the beneficial nature of libraries, and offering strategies to support your local library.

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National Girl Child Day: Investigating Gender-Based Violence in India and its Connection to the African Diaspora

Jan 24, 2022 09:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

In honor of National Girl Child Day, and the fight to end gender-based violence in India and around the globe, FunTimes Magazine investigates the issue of sexual violence against females in India, and what this means for the African diaspora and girls and women worldwide.

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The Reading Quilt logo comprising of a quilt pattern and the words "The Reading Quilt", placed next to the cover image of "Yes, You Can", with an image of a college graduate silhouette with cap and gown composed of different words
The Reading Quilt: Yes, You Can

Jan 07, 2022 08:00AM ● By Dr. R.A. Slaughter

This may be the book that motivates a young scholar to explore the history of African American men in the teaching profession and take up the mantle of teaching.

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5 African Scientists We Need to Celebrate

Dec 31, 2021 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

This article will honor African scientists and scholars whose contributions have enriched the scientific world.

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a view overlooking the shoulders of a Black boy and a Black girl doing schoolwork
‘Girls Don’t Have Brains’: How I Combatted Inferiority and Inequality - Personal Piece

Dec 29, 2021 02:00PM ● By Umme Orthy

The unfairness of this two-tiered system was lost on me at the time. As a girl in Bangladesh, I understood this not as inequality, but as a convention.

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group of children gathered around a macbook in front of a hut in Kenya
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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