Live Class 109 Music for the Soul: Part I – Andrea Andrews
We begin our celebration of Black History month with a discussion about the history of Black music and how it shaped various musical genres in the United States. With Carole Boston Weatherford’s “The Sound That Jazz Makes”, we will learn about the evolution of Black music throughout the years. During this lesson, we will “Lift […]
Live Class 111 Segregation-Integration Wins & Losses – Damon Tyler
In this lesson we will practice thinking critically about the positive and negative effects of Integration from a macro-perspective. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the teachers for further learning. Reach out to [email protected] if […]
Live Class 110 Charles Albert Tindley – The Real Father of Gospel Music – Gwen Ebron
Learn how Charles Albert Tindley started from humble beginnings and became known as "The Prince of Preacher." Learn how he wrote songs that are still being used today in movies and TV and was honoured as the real father of Gospel music. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson […]
Live Class 108 What I Remember About Malcolm X and The Black Panther Movement – Gwen Ebron
Learn about Malcolm X, the Black Panther Party and what Mrs. Gwen remembers about both of them growing up during this time. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the teachers for further learning. Reach out […]
Live Class 106 Digital Responsibility: Time, Attention, and Focus – Damon Tyler
In this lesson we will discuss and establish a responsible amount of time, attention and focus we should spend on social media and video games in order to maintain a healthy sense of reality. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the […]
Live Class 104 Ancient Khemetic Calendar – Damon Tyler
In this lesson we will explore the way in which past African societies kept track of time. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the teachers for further learning. Reach out to [email protected] if you have […]
Live Class 103 The Gallery: African American Art Pt. 2 – Prof. Dreezy
Welcome back to the African American Art Exhibition! Using your skills as an observer, you will analyze famous art created by Black Americans and use clues to determine what the artist wanted you to understand from the artwork. In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday on January 15th, you will also create your […]
Live Class 102 What I Remember About Dr. Martin L. King and The Civil Rights Movement – Gwen Ebron
This lesson is Mrs. Gwen Ebron's own account of her life experience growing up in the time of Dr. Martin L. King and the Civil Rights Movement. Learn how the children helped the movement and much more. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, […]
Live Class 101 The Gallery: A Review of African American Art – Prof. Dreezy
Welcome to the African American Art Exhibition! Using your skills as an observer, you will analyze famous art created by Black Americans and use clues to determine what the artist wanted you to understand from the artwork. You will also create your own art inspired by Lois Mailou Jones, a Black artist and educator recognized […]
Live Class 100 New Year – Let’s Review The MA’AT – Gwen Ebron
This is a New Year and it is good to review the MA'AT to examine how we are doing living with ourselves and others. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the teachers for further learning. […]
Live Class 99 Financial Literacy: From Consumers to Producers – Damon Tyler
In this lesson we will discuss and demonstrate the differences between producers and consumers. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the teachers for further learning. Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or […]
Live Class 98 Nguzo Saba: UJAMAA…NIA…KUUMBA…IMANI Principles – Damon Tyler
In this lesson we will identify, discuss, and discover the principles of Kwanzaa and how to apply them in our daily lives. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the teachers for further learning. Reach out […]
Live Class 97 The Real St. Nicholas – Gwen Ebron
Learn about the real St. Nicholas, who was a Moor, where he was born and how he developed a sense of giving starting with giving everything away to the poor. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used […]
Live Class 96 Nguzo Saba: UMOJA…KUJICHAGULIA…UJIMA Principles – Damon Tyler
In this lesson we will identify, define and describe the first 3 principles of Kwanzaa and how we can practice them in our daily lives. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the teachers for further […]
Live Class 93 Was Jesus Black? Part 2 – Gwen Ebron
This lesson examines the historical pictures of Jesus from the earliest portraits to the ones most people recognize today. Students will explore their former thoughts and discuss their conclusions with the information received today. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the […]
Live Class 92 The Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story – Andrea Andrews
During today’s lesson, we will read a Kwanzaa favorite, Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story by Angela Shelf Medearis. This book beautifully highlights each principle of Nguzo Saba and helps us to remember the power we hold when we work together. We will also discuss the purpose of Kwanzaa and ways to celebrate with […]
Live Class 90 Create Your Own Daily Exercise Routine – Damon Tyler
In this lesson students will create their own workout plan that focuses on the biceps, triceps, pectorals and abdominal muscle groups. Students will also learn about repetitions and sets as they create a weekly workout schedule. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check […]
Live Class 91 Was Jesus Black? Part 1 – Gwen Ebron
It is Christmas time and have you ever wondered if Jesus was Black? This lesson will ask you to put on your thinking cap on and answer this question for yourself. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products […]
Live Class 89 Giving Thanks & The Attitude of Gratitude – Damon Tyler
In this lesson we will discuss, describe and discover synonyms and antonyms of gratitude and the many ways in which we can demonstrate gratitude in our daily lives. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the […]
Live Class 88 Stolen Land – Andrea Andrews
In today’s lesson, we will compare and contrast the experiences of African Americans and Native Americans (or Indigenous People) in the United States. Focusing on the loss of Native American historical lands and the numerous thriving Black towns destroyed by racial violence, we will explore the horrors of the past and discover ways to reclaim […]