by Fritsch | Feb 2, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers
Learn about Mansa Musa, King of Mali from 1324 – 1337, who is believed to be the wealthiest person who ever lived. Learn of the 9000 mile journey he took to Mecca with 6000 of his people. See the importance of being a good leader, managing your resources and...
by Fritsch | Feb 1, 2022 | History, Damon Tyler, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers
This lesson will focus on self-awareness and students gaining experience making real-life connections with who they were, who they are, and who they will become in life. We will focus on the continuing movement of our Ancestors through our children and their awareness...
by Fritsch | Jan 27, 2022 | History, Andreal Davis, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers
Using brief poems, I will share a nine-year-old boy’s views on his mother’s death, knowledge, friends, school, his father, and the future. In the lesson, we will also focus on music genres created by African American people such as RAP (rhythm and poetry...
by Fritsch | Jan 27, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers
What Do You Know About Africa? In this lesson, we will seek to find out what students know about Africa and fill in some known and unknown blanks about Africa. The class will discover Africa’s original name which is Alkebulan; information about the continent and how...
by Fritsch | Oct 17, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 9, Teachers, Videos, Young Entrepreneurs
For the last week of Young Entrepreneurs, we end it with Cory Nieves aka Mr. Cory’s Cookies. You may have seen him on Ellen or featured in Oprah’s magazine. Mr. Cory makes sure his cookies are baked with the freshest ingredients with no artificial flavors. This week...
by Fritsch | Oct 10, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 9, Teachers, Videos, Young Entrepreneurs
Get ready to meet the Barette Princess Gabrielle Goodwin. Learn how she started her business and developed a solution for all little girl’s hair clips. Learn how important it is to know your business and develop other products with your business. Learn the importance...
by Fritsch | Oct 4, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Teachers, Videos
This week we learn about Moziah Bridges, the master designer behind fancy bow ties. We learn how his Grandmother taught him how to sew and the importance of the wisdom of our elders. Mo has bow ties for almost every occasion to ensure you dress the part. We learn how...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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 she’s fighting for...
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 Obama‘s family valued education, and Barack Obama has a Law degree....
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...
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...
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....
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. S E. Enterprise, Inc., and she will tell you what it takes to run a portion of her business. Learn what characteristics make a good...
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;...
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...
