Posted by in Affiliates, Children and Youth, Sponsored When children and youth are out of school it is important to keep them engaged in learning. Loss of learning typically happens over the summer when children and youth do not retain varying degrees of knowledge from the previous school year. This may be especially so in 2020 because of COVID 19 disruptions (e.g., switching…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth, Sponsored Positive role models in media have the potential to be transformative. Role models by definition influence what children and youth do, what they think about, their goals, and values. Mainstream media has not served the black community well in providing positive role models. Instead, there are pervasive representations of negative stereotypes; and there is a…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth In this post, we review STEM books by black owned publishers and authors on this site and beyond that teach about STEM concepts and promote a positive STEM identity. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills are a gateway to 21st century opportunities and success. In encouraging children and youth to engage with STEM content,…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth Lonely Planet In this post, we present 75+ enrichment activities from black owned brands, with a focus on elementary and middle school youth. These include a variety of apps, board games, puzzles, flash cards, work/activity books and more. See the following descriptions and products for details. They can be used to promote skill development all…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth, Find products, Special Days & Holidays Eye for Ebony You will find 100+ dolls from black owned brands in this post to suit a range of tastes and budgets. These include 18 inch dolls, boy dolls, rag and mermaid dolls, collector’s items and more. As I seek out dolls for friends and family, I have found authentic representation in black owned…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth, Clothing and Accessories, Find products Over the last two decades, specific dates in September have been in the top 5 for birthdays. This got me thinking about babies and baby showers. The focus of this post therefore will be onesies, as these are practical and easy to wear. There are many stylish and fun options (100+) from black owned brands.…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth, Clothing and Accessories As the end of summer approaches, you may be in the market for notebooks, backpacks, and other supplies for the start of the school year. As such there are culturally representative options from black owned brands. See the following companies and product links for more details. Some of the following are affiliate links. As an…Read more »