National Black Child Development Institute

We are so grateful for the light, joy, and resilience that Black children bring into our lives. ?? Check out this message from Briana, Executive Assistant to the CEO & President of NBCDI, as she shares heartfelt gratitude for the brilliance and boundless potential of our Black children. ?? Let’s celebrate them, uplift them, and continue to nurture Black children’s greatness. #Gratitude #BlackChildrenMatter #NBCDI

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Politicians could help millions of families like Angela's escape debt & reach economic security. Learn how from our new project with Equal Rights Advocates & UnidosUS (WeAreUnidosUS). ???Join the movement to lift up Black & Latinx women’s voices! https://bit.ly/3Z1rAQR

Parents of children on the autism spectrum face an uphill battle. Bridget Haney, PhD., a Public Voices Fellow in partnership with The OpEd Project, shares the reality for parents whose children have special education needs, where access to inclusive learning is often more of a matter of luck than a civil right. Inclusive learning means creating classrooms where students of all abilities have the resources they deserve to fully participate in the classroom alongside their peers. However, many public schools are failing to meet the needs of neurodiverse students. With 1 in 36 children in the U.S. on the autism spectrum, school should be a place of opportunity, not a challenge. We can do better. We must join forces to create pressure for systemic change and environments where all students can thrive. Read Bridget’s message here: https://bit.ly/4hPd47p

We want to hear from YOU! ?? What do you want to see more of on our platforms? At NBCDI, your voice matters, and we’re listening. Take a few moments to complete our survey and help shape the future of our content. Bonus: The first 25 respondents will receive a gift! ?? Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/3UPjD01

Happy #WorldChildrensDay! ???? We celebrate the unwavering potential of all children around the world. Our children are the future. It is our duty to invest in their futures allowing them to grow into brilliant, compassionate, and healthy individuals. Let us continue to build a world in which we protect our children’s rights, invest in their prosperity, and broaden their horizons unlike ever before not only today but every day.

Happy Native American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month! This month we celebrate the resilience and cultural vibrancy of their communities. As we reflect on this month and the history of Indigenous people in this country we strive to amplify their voices, preserve their beautiful cultures, and address the ongoing issues faced by their children and families. We are a stronger nation when we stand together. Let us listen to and uplift those of Native American and Alaskan ancestry throughout this month and beyond.

We’re listening to our community to shape content that reflects what you want to see! Have a few minutes? Your input will strengthen our impact and guide our work. Share your thoughts by taking the survey and let us know what you’d like to see more of. The first 25 respondents will receive a gift! Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/3UPjD01

Our Teachers of Color matter and their voices must be heard. Gene Fashaw shares a powerful reflection of his unique experience as an Afro-Latino educator in “How I Became Invisible as a Teacher of Color in the Classroom” detailing the hardships that come with the role. Fashaw describes the “invisible tax” he shoulders daily–the expectation to act as a disciplinarian rather than an educator and leader. It is a role imposed by systemic issues that perpetuate stereotypes, undermining his invaluable contributions and dampening his visibility as a teacher. Our children deserve to attend schools that culturally affirm who they are and are filled with teachers who reflect and celebrate their identities. This means that we must support our teachers of color in ways that motivate and inspire them to stay in the profession and be leaders in their school communities. That’s what our children deserve—and it’s what every teacher deserves. Read more about Mr. Farshaw’s story here: https://bit.ly/3AC9rRt

Representation matters in the journey to achieve equity in education. Our friend and colleague Jamial Black, a Public Voices Fellow in partnership with The OpEd Project, has shared an inspiring look into the work of Sharif El-Mekki, a passionate advocate for Black students and a trailblazer in our educational landscape. Through his organization, the Center for Black Educator Development, El-Mekki aims to revolutionize our classrooms by recruiting and retaining more Black teachers—critical figures who bring both cultural understanding and high expectations to Black students’ learning environments. El-Mekki envisions an education system where Black children can flourish without the weight of implicit biases or systemic inequities. His work, highlighted so beautifully by Jamial, speaks to our shared goal at NBCDI: creating safe, affirming, and empowering spaces where Black children can reach their fullest potential. Read more about this powerful journey to equity and excellence in education. Let’s support and amplify the voices who champion change. Read Jamial’s insights here: https://bit.ly/3NYt89n