Black Men Homeschool

In this episode we explain why this is the time to teach your revolutionary scholars about gerrymandering. We breakdown what gerrymandering is and how it works. Finally, we share 4 great resources for learning and exploring gerrymandering hands-on.

Gerrymandering | JRMF

https://jrmf.org/puzzle/gerrymandering/

Gerrymandering: Gametheory.com

http://gametheorytest.com/gerry/game/

NYT Lesson of the Day: Gerrymandering

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/08/learning/lesson-plans/lesson-of-the-day-a-gerrymandering-game.html

Districtr

https://districtr.org/

The school year is officially underway and some of us probably already realize that we need help!  That’s why we’re excited to have educator, writer, scientist, and homeschool veteran extraordinaire Kendra Price, from A Heart 4 Homeschool. Kendra has been equipping black homeschooling families with resources, curriculum, information and encouragement through her A Heart 4 Homeschool website and podcast, and she also teaches a phenomenal Chemistry class for homeschooling high school students. During this episode, Kendra breaks down her strategies for homeschooling high schoolers and grade schoolers and shares a ton of resources that have been helpful to her during her homeschool journey.

Now you know we had to get together and talk about the Montgomery Sweet Tea Party, or the Montgomery Uprising, or...our personal favorite..."the Fade on the Water". As we share our feelings of shock, awe, pride, and elation, we also try to place this monumental event within a long legacy of the American African's rebellion against racist aggression and white supremacy. We also share some graphic novels that work as great companions to discussions we might have about the events in Montgomery with our children.

A young boy is homeschooled and matures into a young Black Man who is clear in his understanding of himself, his faith, and his passions. This is the goal that many of us who homeschool envision for our sons. This episode, we get to hear from someone who lived that journey. Tyrone Bullock Jr is founder of NuMove Animation, LLC and a recent graduate of the visual effects and animation program at Drexel University. Tyrone talks with us about his experiences as a homeschooler and how it propelled him into the field of animation.

In recent years, there has been a torrent of interest in books that are more inclusive, more culturally relevant, and more representative of Black children and Black life. Consequently,  There are more emerging authors out there who are creating books for our children, more than ever before. But how do you take that book from an idea to print? And then, how do you get your community to know that your book is out here waiting for them? Our guest today, Micaela S. Benn, is uniquely suited to answering those questions and more. Micaela S. Benn is independent children’s book author, mother and marketing coach located in Atlanta, Georgia. Michaela began self-publishing to promote diversity in children’s literature. Through her Little Mr. Fix It Books, She highlights the importance of fostering inclusivity within households for children to grow with confidence and positive self-esteem. She’s written an entire series of children’s books and started a consulting agency, Children’s Book Marketing Company. Michaela is also the host of her own podcast, the Children's Book Marketing Podcast, which teaches independent authors how to take control of the marketing, production, distribution, and profitability of their books.

We just want to take a moment to celebrate our graduates! It doesn't matter if you graduated from high school or pre-school. And it doesn't matter if you're getting your Ph.D or your GED. You deserve to have your accomplishments recognized!