WORKSHOPS

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This interactive professional development workshop is designed for educators and homeschool instructors. Participants will explore the Boldly Black workbook series and gain strategies for integrating historically accurate narratives of Black history and excellence into their instruction. Through hands-on activities, critical thinking exercises, and collaborative lesson planning, educators will learn to engage students in meaningful discussions, foster academic skills, and create culturally affirming learning environments.

Duration:  60 minutes, 90 minutes, or  1/2 day

Traditional narratives have either omitted or minimized the historical contributions of Black people. Typically, the focal point of the story is oppression and subjugation; during this workshop, we strike a balanced approach by also exploring the multifaceted history of Black people, centering on resistance, brilliance, and joy. Educators will walk away with the ability to teach African American history in a way that inspires and fosters pride in their students. We will also provide practical strategies for infusing this content across various subject areas. 

Duration:  60 minutes, 90 minutes, or  1/2 day

Beyond the Deficit Lens: Healing and Liberation within the African Diaspora is an interactive workshop that explores how liberatory education and healing-centered practices can challenge deficit thinking and internalized racism. Grounded in culturally affirming pedagogy, this session invites participants to reframe narratives of Blackness from deficiency to dignity—centering resilience, creativity, and collective strength. Through reflection, dialogue, and restorative engagement, attendees will examine how educational and social systems have shaped perceptions of the African Diaspora and learn strategies to cultivate spaces that promote affirmation, belonging, and liberation. This workshop empowers educators, leaders, and community members to move beyond the deficit lens toward practices that honor identity, restore wholeness, and inspire transformation within individuals and communities.

Duration: 1/2 day

This workshop explores how hip-hop can be a powerful tool to engage students and enhance academic achievement. Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating rap lyrics as texts for analysis, discussion, and critical thinking. The session emphasizes culturally sustaining pedagogy and the creation of affirming, student-centered curricula that reflect diverse voices and experiences. It is recommended for educators in both elementary and secondary education. 

Duration:  60 minutes, 90 minutes, or  1/2 day

 This interactive workshop explores how Afrofuturism—an artistic, cultural, and intellectual movement envisioning Black futures through creativity, technology, and ancestral wisdom—can be infused across disciplines such as English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. Participants will examine examples of Afrofuturist literature, art, and innovation to design lessons that inspire imagination, critical thinking, and cultural pride. The session provides practical strategies for connecting historical context to future possibilities, empowering students to see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, and visionaries shaping the world to come. Ideal for K–12 educators seeking to integrate culturally sustaining and interdisciplinary approaches into their teaching. 

Duration:   90 minutes or  1/2 day

 The Black Man Rising is a transformational workshop designed to awaken the strength, healing, and brilliance within Black men. This experience blends cultural history, emotional restoration, spiritual grounding, and authentic brotherhood into a powerful space where Black men can reconnect with who they really are — confident, bold, purposeful, and whole.

Through guided conversations, storytelling, self-reflection, and community dialogue, participants explore the impact of generational wounds, societal pressures, and personal expectations that often leave Black men feeling unseen, unheard, and undervalued. Together, we unmask the narratives that have limited us and reclaim the identities history tried to steal.

Duration: Full day 

Leadership is a foundational element that drives an organization’s success. In this interactive workshop, we will explore practical strategies for fostering a culture that promotes collaboration, enhances retention, and ensures access for all. Participants will gain practical tools for building an inclusive environment that supports growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability. 

Duration: 1/2 day

This hands-on workshop is designed to introduce students to the key components of leadership, including empathy, decision-making, and leading by example. Through interactive activities and real-world scenarios, students will learn how to develop these essential skills, empowering them to take charge, inspire others, and make a positive impact in both their school, community,  and personal lives.   

Duration: 90 minutes