National Black Child Development Week ‘Lifts Up Learning’

WASHINGTON - May 7, 2015 - PRLog -- Black children and families, communities, and partners will join the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) in a week-long series of interactive and affirming learning activities throughout National Black Child Development Week. Held May 10-16, 2015, National Black Child Development Week will help to raise community awareness about important issues impacting Black children and families. This year, in honor of the children and families served throughout NBCDI’s 45 year history and the voices of concern raised by the nation’s young people and leaders across the country in recent protests, National Black Child Development Week will highlight the importance of literacy to education and of systems of support to the continued improvement in the quality of life for Black children and families.

WHO:          National Black Child Development Institute, Affiliate  communities, literacy and other partners, Black children and families

WHAT:          National Black Child Development Week

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WHEN:          May 10-16, 2015

WHERE:          Washington, DC and more than 20 Affiliate   communities across the country

NBCDI provides culturally-relevant resources that respond to the unique strengths of Black children and families. Now, more than ever, it is critical that these resources reach the families who need them. The goal of National Black Child Development Week is to address some of the education gaps that Black children often face through activities that support their language and literacy development; skills which are fundamental to life-long learning and success. Activities include: a library scavenger hunt, culinary experiences based on NBCDI's new Good For Me! Cookbook, a "Systems & Solutions" Twitter Chat, family fun activities and more. Visit http://www.nbcdi.org/nbcdw for the full list of activities, Affiliates and literacy partners.

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For 45 years, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has been at the forefront of engaging leaders, policymakers, professionals and parents around critical and timely issues that directly impact Black children and their families.  We are a trusted partner in delivering culturally-relevant resources that respond to the unique strengths and needs of Black children around issues including early childhood education, health, child welfare, literacy and family engagement.

With the support of our Affiliate network in communities across the country, we are committed to our mission “to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and their families through education and advocacy."