Miseducation – Melanoid Nation Foundation https://www.melanoidnation.org Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:37:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.20 ‘Black to School: Here’s a List of Several Reputable African-Centered Schools in the U.S. https://www.melanoidnation.org/black-to-school-heres-a-list-of-several-reputable-african-centered-schools-in-the-u-s/ https://www.melanoidnation.org/black-to-school-heres-a-list-of-several-reputable-african-centered-schools-in-the-u-s/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2015 05:54:50 +0000 http://melanoidnation.org/?p=2477 Across the country, children everywhere are seeing their summer vacations ending, only to have them return to school for another year of education. In the case of Melanoid children, many of them are denied the opportunities to access a respectful education that will enable them to become well-rounded and competitive adults in the “real world” (after high school). Listed below are several educational institutions that teach an African-Centered curriculum, which is extremely critical for our children to have as it builds a strong cultural foundation for themselves in addition to them receiving the conventional worldly education/skills as well.

1. Marcus Garvey School (Los Angeles)

School Type: Co-ed & Pre-K/Elementary Private School

Head of School: Dr. Anyim C. Palmer

Website: http://mgsla.org/

2. NationHouse (Washington, D.C.)

School Type: Grade School

Head of School: Kwame Agyei Akoto

Website: http://www.nationhouse.org/

3. Timbuktu Academy (Detroit)

School Type: K-8

Head of School: Cha-Rhonda Edgerson

Website: http://www.timbuktuacademy.org/

4. Sankofa Academy (Houston)

School Type: Grade School

Head of School: Toni Imani Fisher

Website: http://sisterhoodcreations.com/sankofa_academy

5. Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools/Barbara A. Sizemore/DuSable Leadership Academy (Chicago)

School Type(s): K-12

Head of School: Frank Davis

Website: http://www.bsics.org/

6. Freedom Home Academy

School Type: Private Home School (Based in Chicago)

Head of School: Marcus Kline

Website: http://www.fhaintl.org/index.php

7. Little Sun People (Brooklyn)

School Type: Preschool

Head of School: Fela Barclift

Website: http://www.littlesunpeople.com/

8. ILE OMODE SCHOOL (Oakland)

School Type: Pre K-8

Head of School: Jahi Awakoaiye

Website: http://www.ileomode.org/draft1/index.htm

9. Imhotep Institute Charter High School (Philadelphia)

School Type: High School

Website: http://imhotepcharter.org/website/

 10. Kamali Academy (New Orleans)

School Type: K-12

Head of School: Dr. Samori Camara

B. Clark

]]> https://www.melanoidnation.org/black-to-school-heres-a-list-of-several-reputable-african-centered-schools-in-the-u-s/feed/ 381 Back-To-School Ideas For Your Black Child https://www.melanoidnation.org/back-to-school-ideas-foryour-black-child/ https://www.melanoidnation.org/back-to-school-ideas-foryour-black-child/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2015 08:51:11 +0000 http://melanoidnation.org/?p=2279 This time of year, summer is approaching its home stretch, and one annual occurrence is usually synonymous with the ending of the warmest season: back to school.

Melanoid children will be in the mix, as millions of school-age youths–from pre-K to 12th grade–either enroll school for the first time, or enter their final years as high school students full of great anticipation of what their futures hold in their post secondary years. Much has been said of the orchestrated miseducation of our youth in the schools, yet many in the dominant society choose to acknowledge the unjust treatment of Melanoid boys and girls who are being deprived of a quality education in many instances. Here are a few ways to proactively ensure your child’s school experience will benefit them as much as possible.

1. Tutoring

When it comes to excellence, academics–just like any other skill or area of interest–can be a challenge for children looking to advance through their school with flying colors. Tutoring can be extremely beneficial to students because of their opportunity to receive more one-on-one assistance with their learning materials

2. Mentorship

As the old saying goes, “Each one teach one.” As Melanated people who have attained a certain level of knowledge (in any field) that can prove to be beneficial to future generations of Black youths, it is our responsibility to utilize that expertise to see to it that Black youths are nourished with quality information that will enable them to eventually become empowered adults who will go on to “reach down and pull up” succeeding generations of Black youths themselves.

3. Implementation of Culture

Every school year (on every grade level), it’s a guaranteed bet that your Melanoid child will be bombarded with the canned script in the curriculum which  forces them to study oft-romanticized slave owning presidents, “brillaint” historical figures who openly despised Melanoid people, and bloodthirsty dictators who wanted to see the total extinction of Melanoid people on a mass scale. This school year,  give them the gift of their culture by letting them know they were more than history’s pariahs.

4. Expand their horizons.

Unfortunately, members of Black Society are the least likely of all races in America to travel. This being the case, this means that our children are more likely to not travel as well. Because they are in their formative years, children have an enormous appetite for learning and developing as people. It’s only right that their early experiences be shaped by giving them the chance to make the world their oyster, as soon as possible.

5. Give them “The Talk”.

Many parents in Black Society share a common sentiment: Their children mean the world to them, and the thought of their child not returning home after being murdered by race soldiers can be terrifying. Because of these dangerous times we live in as Melanoid people, our precious children must be informed of the dangers as young as possible. Let them know how much you love and appreciate them. In addition to giving them heartfelt commentary, tell them the truth about the system of white supremacy that we live in. Also, giving your children self defense classes wouldn’t hurt either.

B. Clark

]]> https://www.melanoidnation.org/back-to-school-ideas-foryour-black-child/feed/ 6 Racist High School Principal in Florida Publicly Shows Support for Eric Casebolt https://www.melanoidnation.org/racist-high-school-principal-in-florida-publicly-shows-support-for-eric-casebolt/ https://www.melanoidnation.org/racist-high-school-principal-in-florida-publicly-shows-support-for-eric-casebolt/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:45:12 +0000 http://melanoidnation.org/?p=1916 MIAMI, FL – Alberto Iber served as principal of North Miami Senior High School until he decided to express himself via social media.

In the comments section of the Miami Herald’s website, Iber decided to leave a comment via his Facebook account which showed his staunch support for Eric Casebolt, the white supremacist race soldier who assaulted Melanoid teenagers last week at a pool party in McKinney, Texas. Below is a screenshot of Iber’s comments left on the site:

alberto-iber-comments

Ambrose Sims, the Black man who responded to Iber’s comments in the screenshot, happens to be a veteran of the Miami Beach Police Department, yet he refused to allow his position as a law enforcement officer be held to higher regard than his race, as you can see in his comment. Iber allegedly claimed that he meant to leave the comment anonymously, which further validates suspicion  about the racist trolls who lurk on Internet stories (which are serious in nature) where Melanoid people are the topic of those particular stories. What is even more alarming about this situation is that Iber served as a principal of a school that is 85 percent Black.

Iber was asked to step down form his position as principal of North Miami Senior High School today. He has been reassigned.

by B. Clark

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