Moziah Bridges
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 to make a bow tie […]
Mikaila Ulmer
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 have a taste test of her lemonade; […]
Mansa Musa I
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 60,000 people […]
The Rise of the Mali Empire
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: Please check the materials that go with […]
Amanirenas
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 Kush, which later became Sudan, for 400 years. Of all […]
The Rise of the Kushite Empire
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 observing the social order of the Kushite empire […]
Angela Davis
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 Black Power or […]
Barack Obama
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. Barack Obama, after various jobs, Obama became a Senator and then […]
Keith Ellison
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 and scrutiny while he partakes in our modern day civil […]
Kwame Nkrumah
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 a degree. When he returned […]
Group Economics
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. Throughout this week, we will learn tactics and strategies to […]
Business Owner
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 business person and view pictures and […]
Black Wall Street, Greenwood
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; bus service; organization; private planes, and churches arose. Even though many of […]
O.W. Gurley
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 prosperously. No white man could take […]
Daymond John
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 run, but his beginnings did not start where you see him […]
Dr. Patricia Bath
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 courageously became an ophthalmologist in a male-dominant field! It did not stop there! She also designed the laserphaco probe that repairs cataracts. From observing and treating her patients who […]
Maggie Lena Walker
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 community. Her legacy continues on as you take […]
Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable
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 his enemy but he made […]
Marcus Garvey
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 gloriously proud of and Africa as their […]
Folorunsho Alakija
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 which became an extremely successful clothing company. She became the dress designer […]