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National Black Child Development Institute has been improving & advancing the quality of life for Black children & families for over 50 years.

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We are co-creating and shaping history as Afrofuturists! "Our rich history, culture, and excellence are our superpowers!" The Super Marvelous World of Black Inventors, Vol. 1 inspires children to embrace this legacy! – Ciera Foster

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Learn more about NBCDI's groundbreaking Afrofuturism and Systems Change: Reclaiming Mental Models for Child Well-Being report. Register below! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Learn more about NBCDI's groundbreaking Afrofuturism and Systems Change: Reclaiming Mental Models for Child Well-Being report. 
Register below!
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Afrofuturist CAILIA MARSAI MARTIN encourages creative collaboration while affirming individual identity among students across the nation! We are co-creating and co-shaping history with Afrofuturism as our guide.

Afrofuturist CAILIA MARSAI MARTIN encourages creative collaboration while affirming individual identity among students across the nation! We are co-creating and co-shaping history with Afrofuturism as our guide.
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“There is in this world no such force as the force of a man determined to rise…”. W.E.B. DuBois. Afrofuturist.

“There is in this world no such force as the force of a man determined to rise…”. W.E.B. DuBois. Afrofuturist.
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“Teaching Black history isn’t just for Black children—it’s for everyone to understand the truth, honor the sacrifices, and celebrate the brilliance that has shaped our shared humanity. A complete education is one that includes us all.” – Ciera Foster ✍🏾

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True Afrofuturist, Octavia Butler wrote novels cloaked in themes of Black injustice and political disparity and represented an attempt to uproot disingenuous and racist mental pictures. Her imagination was the impetus for Afrofuturistic thought. We honor her today.

True Afrofuturist, Octavia Butler wrote novels cloaked in themes of Black injustice and political disparity and represented an attempt to uproot disingenuous and racist mental pictures. Her imagination was the impetus for Afrofuturistic thought. We honor her today.
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We are just one-week away from releasing NBCDI's groundbreaking report, Afrofuturism and Systems Change: Reclaiming Mental Models for Child Well-Being. Register now! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We are just one-week away from releasing NBCDI's groundbreaking report, Afrofuturism and Systems Change: Reclaiming Mental Models for Child Well-Being. Register now!

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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“Read Together. There is much evidence that shared reading at home is one of the most impactful activities that families can do to support their children’s reading development.” Check out what’s going on Read Charlotte ! #TogetherWeWill #ReadTogetherClt readcharlotte.org/read-charlotte…

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🎓 Attention high school seniors! 🌟 We're excited to announce that applications are now open for the Billie Osborne-Fears Scholarship. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss your chance! Scan the QR code to apply. Remember, the deadline is March 1st. Good luck! 🎉📅

🎓 Attention high school seniors! 🌟 We're excited to announce that applications are now open for the Billie Osborne-Fears Scholarship. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss your chance! Scan the QR code to apply. Remember, the deadline is March 1st. Good luck! 🎉📅
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“Black history isn’t just history—it’s the heartbeat of freedom and progress. It’s a reminder that the world’s greatest struggles birthed humanity’s greatest triumphs!” – Ciera Foster ✍🏾 We co-create and co-shape history as afrofuturists!

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🌟 Calling all dads! Join us for Fatherhood Table Talk THIS SATURDAY, March 8. 🤝🏾 Share your experiences and support one another on your journey through fatherhood! See you there! Register here: nbcdicommunityplatform.glueup.com/event/fatherho…

🌟 Calling all dads! Join us for Fatherhood Table Talk THIS SATURDAY, March 8. 🤝🏾 Share your experiences and support one another on your journey through fatherhood! See you there! 

Register here: nbcdicommunityplatform.glueup.com/event/fatherho…
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Afrofuturist Frederick Douglas articulated his arguments against slavery and in favor of equal rights with such clarity and refinement that he garnered the reputation as America’s foremost authority on the horrors of the chattel slavery system.

Afrofuturist Frederick Douglas articulated his arguments against slavery and in favor of equal rights with such clarity and refinement that he garnered the reputation as America’s foremost authority on the horrors of the chattel slavery system.
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The tenets of Afrofuturism informed his effort to achieve tangible improvements in present U.S. policing, with hopes of advancing systems change. Honoring the courageous and selfless social activism of Colin Kaepernick.

The tenets of Afrofuturism informed his effort to achieve tangible improvements in present U.S. policing, with hopes of advancing systems change. Honoring the courageous and selfless social activism of Colin Kaepernick.
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Changing systems starts with reclaiming beliefs. Tomorrow, we release a much-anticipated paper identifying the specific beliefs/mental models we are reclaiming and how. An informative and energizing event! Register now! bit.ly/418LBHu

Changing systems starts with reclaiming beliefs. Tomorrow, we release a much-anticipated paper identifying the specific beliefs/mental models we are reclaiming and how. An informative and energizing event! 

Register now!

bit.ly/418LBHu
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Download NBCDI's groundbreaking paper, Afrofuturism and Systems Change: Reclaiming Mental Models for Child Well-Being. Visit nbcdi.org

Download NBCDI's groundbreaking paper, Afrofuturism and Systems Change: Reclaiming Mental Models for Child Well-Being. Visit nbcdi.org
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Will we see you at @SXSWEdu? Black children are impacted by AI daily in their classrooms -- and we need to talk about it. Join us for The Ethical Use of AI in the Education of Black Children! We are bringing you impressive experts, and an ATPE accredited CPE course!

Will we see you at @SXSWEdu? Black children are impacted by AI daily in their classrooms -- and we need to talk about it. 

Join us for The Ethical Use of AI in the Education of Black Children! We are bringing you impressive experts, and an <a href="/OfficialATPE/">ATPE</a> accredited CPE course!
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✨ Membership Monday! ✨ Members of BCDI–Carolinas gain access to resources, programs, and a new network of people with a similar motivation for change 🌟 Learn more at bcdicarolinas.org/membership! 🤎🧡💛🖤 #TogetherWeWill #NBCDI #BlackChildDevelopment #Membership

✨ Membership Monday! ✨ Members of BCDI–Carolinas gain access to resources, programs, and a new network of people with a similar motivation for change 🌟 

Learn more at bcdicarolinas.org/membership!  🤎🧡💛🖤

#TogetherWeWill #NBCDI #BlackChildDevelopment #Membership
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📕 Reading together builds vocabulary! 📗When you see a word that is new to your child, spend time talking about the word and explaining its meaning 🗺️ Explore resources readtogetherclt.org. #TogetherWeWill #NBCDI #BlackChildDevelopment #ReadingRocks #BuildingVocabulary

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🍼 The National Black Child Development Institute writes that when black children are born between 5.5 and 8 pounds, they are more likely to lead healthy lives 🍎❤️ For more information, check out nbcdi.org 🌟 #TogetherWeWill #NBCDI #8EssentialOutcomes

🍼 The National Black Child Development Institute writes that when black children are born between 5.5 and 8 pounds, they are more likely to lead healthy lives 🍎❤️

For more information, check out nbcdi.org 🌟

#TogetherWeWill #NBCDI #8EssentialOutcomes