The Reading Quilt: Letter to My Daughter
In her book Letter to My Daughter (Random House, 2008), Angelou details her life as a young mother to a daughter she never had.
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Make some hay in May
May is here and happening! The grass never grows under May’s busy feet. So, take advantage, and check out these low-cost or free activities.
Noni Jabavu was a pioneering South African writer – a new book shows how relevant she still is
Noni Jabavu was the first Black South African woman to publish memoirs and one of the first African women to pursue a literary career abroad.
Three essential tales of Black vampirism
There is a long tradition of Black vampires that goes back centuries. These stories subvert the vampire mythos traditionally dominated by white men of high social status.
I’ve taught special education – here are 3 ways teachers can be more effective with students of color
When compared to students with similar test scores, Black students with disabilities are less likely to be included in the general education classroom than their non-Black peers. To curb this, teachers can take steps toward being more inclusive of students of color with disabilities.
Disney’s Black mermaid is no breakthrough – just look at the literary subgenre of Black mermaid fiction
The fact that Disney’s portrayal of a nonwhite mermaid is controversial is due to 150 years of whitewashing.
The Reading Quilt: Look Up, Below
A total eclipse will darken the North American sky, passing over the United States on April 8, 2024.
The Reading Quilt: A Breed Apart
Victor Woods, motivational speaker and author of A Breed Apart (Atria, 2015), is a model of redemption from crime and victory in rebuilding a better life.
The Harlem Renaissance and its impact on Black art and culture.
During the Harlem Renaissance, Black artists, writers, musicians, and intellectuals converged in Harlem to express their cultural identity and resist racial discrimination.
February = Black History Month + More
Here is a bucket full of events focusing on music, dance, food, art and African-American history.