B -Black History Education Conference- The Black History Education Conference experience is intended to provide a venue where stakeholders across the state/country will be able to share policies, practices, programs and procedures that have proven effective in promoting high levels of achievement for Black students. R -Relevant Texts-Dreaming In Ethnic Melodies by Andreal Davis is a book that allows the reader to take a trip through the heart and mind of a mother as she shares her hopes and dreams for her son as he navigates the journey from childhood to adulthood. The author draws from lessons learned from prominent African American historical and contemporary figures to impart wisdom and equip him with the necessary tools and information he needs to move through and to success as an African American male in modern day society. E -Ethnic Melodies is a culturally relevant literacy curriculum that includes 5 responsive literacy categories and 21 culturally relevant lesson plans. A -Affirmations and Academic Breath Bags- The “I Am Somebody” affirmation can be used to help students speak into existence what you want them to believe about themselves and what you as a teacher, family or community member want them to know you believe about them as well. The academic “Breath Bag” is a culturally relevant “school in a backpack” that includes age appropriate reading, science, social studies, math, and art or music activities. The activities are designed to promote positive identity development/self-esteem, enhance academic achievement and bridge the digital divide. T -Testimonials in support of our work provides qualitative data around the impacts of our collective work and responsibility. H -Health Disparities with a focus on the newly created program called, The Afr I CAN cer Project- Cultural Practices That Are Relevant will partner with community organizations and Black History Education Conference attendees to implement the Afr I CAN cer project. The goals of the project include reducing inequities, creating awareness, implementing education activities, conducting outreach and developing programs, for underserved populations. The HBCU “Where Two or Three Are Gathered Summer College Tour” provides African-American students, with a small but mighty unique learning opportunity to visit multiple college campuses and site visits in a single trip. These multi-campus summer college tours give students a solid understanding of the history, culture, and traditions that have shaped the schools’ collective legacy, and experiences that will help them choose the right HBCU.
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