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Mikaila Ulmer

Mikaila Ulmer

by Fritsch | Sep 27, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 9, Teachers, Videos, Young Entrepreneurs

Kick off the week with a lemon flavored treat. This week we brighten our summer with Me and the Bees Lemonade – a business created by Mikaila Ulmer more than 10 years ago! At 16, she continues to produce quality lemony beverages and advocate for bees. We will...
Mansa Musa I

Mansa Musa I

by Fritsch | Sep 20, 2021 | History, African Empires, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 8, Teachers, Videos

Mansa Musa is still today, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived in the world and was the ruler of the Empire of Mali. Born in 1280, Mansa Musa Ruled the Empire of Mali for 25 years from 1312 C.E to 1337 C.E. Mansa Musa was a strong, powerful ruler who took...
The Rise of the Mali Empire

The Rise of the Mali Empire

by Fritsch | Sep 12, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Teachers, Videos

The Mali Empire was one of the greatest Empires that ever existed. Many rulers had ruled the country of Mali, but it was the rise of Sundaiat Keita who defeated his foe from Soso and unifying the surrounding nations, and made the Empire great. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:...
Amanirenas

Amanirenas

by Fritsch | Sep 6, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Teachers, Videos

Our Nubian warrior Queen, Amanirenas, defended her land and defeated the Roman Empire with her weapon of mass destruction: a bow and arrow. Yes, a bow and arrow! The Roman Empire could not overcome her intelligent military tactics. She continued to rule the land of...
The Rise of the Kushite Empire

The Rise of the Kushite Empire

by Fritsch | Aug 29, 2021 | History, African Empires, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 8, Teachers, Videos

This week we kick it off with the Kushite empire. We begin the lesson learning about the rise of the Kushite empire. The Kushite empire took over northeast African during the breakdown of Egypt. During that time, the Romans were losing their power in that region. By...
Angela Davis

Angela Davis

by Fritsch | Aug 4, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 7, Politicians, Teachers, Videos

For this week, we will come to know Angel Davis. No way we can miss her. For the past, 20+ years, she has been all over the media: old and new. At some point in our lives, we have witnessed and experienced the activist work of Angel Davis whether sheโ€™s fighting for...
Barack Obama

Barack Obama

by Fritsch | Aug 2, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 7, Politicians, Teachers, Videos

Barack Hussein Obama is the 44th president of the United States of America. Barack Obama came from humble beginnings where his Mother was of German descent and his father was from Kenya. Barack Obamaโ€˜s family valued education, andย  Barack Obama has a Law degree....
Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison

by Fritsch | Jul 6, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 7, Politicians, Teachers, Videos

Lately, we have been seeing a remarkable attorney in the news seeking justice for George Floyd. Keith Ellison, attorney general, courage takes the case that challenges his expertise and forces him to raise to the occasion. It is no easy task to face public ridicule...
Kwame Nkrumah

Kwame Nkrumah

by tameko.cohen | Jul 1, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 7, Politicians, Teachers, Videos

A Scholar, Political Leader, Prime Minister, and President As a boy, Kwame Nkrumah did not come from a wealthy family but loved learning and was able to go to school. As a young man, Kwame was able to come to the United States to go to Lincoln University and received...
Group Economics

Group Economics

by tameko.cohen | Apr 25, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 6, Teachers, Videos

What is group economics? Glad, you asked! An example of group economics is buying black, which ensures money stays in the black community. Think of group economics as a group of people who share resources in order to accomplish a goal, typically, a financial goal....
Business Owner

Business Owner

by tameko.cohen | Apr 18, 2021 | Month 6, Andreal Davis, Black Wall Street, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Teachers, Videos

Learn how to start your own business and what tools are needed to have business success. Gwendolyn Ebron is President and CEO of G. Sย  E. Enterprise, Inc., and she will tell you what it takes to run a portion of her business.ย  Learn what characteristics make a good...
Black Wall Street, Greenwood

Black Wall Street, Greenwood

by tameko.cohen | Apr 11, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Black Wall Street, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 6, Teachers

One of the most profitable and revered neighborhoods that have ever existed in America, is known as Black Wall Street. On approximately 40 acres of land bought by O. W. Gurley and sold to African Americans, a community of businesses; schools; hospitals; restaurants;...
O.W. Gurley

O.W. Gurley

by tameko.cohen | Apr 4, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Black Wall Street, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 6, Teachers, Videos

Could you have dreamed of a Black Wall Street? Ottawa W. Gurley did. He went by O.W. O.W. was a man with a plan. He took advantage of land ownership and encouraged black folks to do the same. For freedom, we were to liberate ourselves and grow abundantly and...
Daymond John

Daymond John

by tameko.cohen | Mar 29, 2021 | Month 5, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Founders, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Sankofa Club Resources, Teachers

On any given Friday night, millions of viewers watch the show “Shark Tank,” and learn what it takes to be a true business owner. Daymond John, one of the original members of the Millionaire cast, has invested in many businesses during the show’s long...
Dr. Patricia Bath

Dr. Patricia Bath

by tameko.cohen | Mar 21, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Founders, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 5, Teachers

This week we take you into a world of ophthalmology through the lens of Dr. Patricia Bath. Dr. Patricia Bath was the first African American who courageouslyย  became an ophthalmologist in a male-dominant field! It did not stop there! She also designed the laserphaco...
Maggie Lena Walker

Maggie Lena Walker

by tameko.cohen | Mar 15, 2021 | Month 5, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Founders, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Sankofa Club Resources, Teachers

The underground railroad never closed. It transformed! One of many black leaders found a way for us to prevail. She would be Maggie Lena Walker. Maggie Lena Walker blazed a trail for us to follow in her footsteps. Mrs. Walker focused her intent on developing the black...
Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable

Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable

by tameko.cohen | Mar 7, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Teachers

The story of the life and times of Jean Baptist Pointe DuSable is the story of what a good heart, clear thinking and total self determination can achieve. It is also the story of a man who was able to have good relationships With Native Americans who could have been...
Marcus Garvey

Marcus Garvey

by tameko.cohen | Feb 1, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Teachers

Marcus Garvey, born in Jamaica, is the true father of the ideology of Civil and Equal Rights as well as self awareness and pride. Marcus Garvey inspired African Americans to develop and own their own businesses, as well as to see their skin color as something to be...
Folorunsho Alakija

Folorunsho Alakija

by tameko.cohen | Feb 1, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Teachers

Folorunsho Alakija is a Nigerian Billionaire who is considered one of the most powerful Black women in the world. After receiving a college education in fashion in England she became an executive secretary but decided to follow her dream and opened Supreme Stitches...
Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks

by tameko.cohen | Jan 13, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Teachers

Over the next five days, we discover why Tyra Banks aka Ty Ty is not only a living legend but the ONE and the ONLY! Who can do it better?! We cat walk in her footsteps with fierce determination to succeed in business and…in life. When Ty Ty was a little girl,...
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