Building Comprehension and Literacy Skills in Global Black History for High Schoolers

The relevance and relatability of a curriculum will determine the level of engagement and
retention of concepts by learners. Authenticity of character is engraved in one's identity and
frames how one perceives him or herself beyond the physical. What are your core values? What
guidelines do you follow as a determinant for your moral compass? An identity cannot truly be known unless one's past is fully grasped and the origins of one's
ancestry is revealed. Patriotism goes beyond intellect. It is who you are because you understand
the power of your ethnicity, your race, your roots.
The TRUE history of a nation empowers a people with a mindset of purpose. A history beyond
slavery and civil rights, though significant, gives its people a "vision" of their future through the
lens of their past. A history that showcases black accomplishments, black stalwart achievements,
awards and innovations gives a black child role models of BLACK REPRESENTATION and
sheds light on the exploitation of black appropriation.
Explore the influence of Black Movements, Jamaicans who contributed to Black American
History, Black Inventors, Black Wall Street, The Power of The Black DNA, how nations
were built with black hands, black discoveries, black trailblazers, black fashion, black
worship, black hairstyles and black music while simultaneously building comprehension and
literacy skills in black knowledge. An Interdisciplinary Curriculum that intertwines Religious
Education, Social Studies, Civics, History, English Language, English Literature and Literacy for
the comprehensive understanding of Global Black History.
The critical thinker is a transformational leader.
Black is Power!
A human being who knows his/her identity recognizes and embraces his/her POWER.
You are powerful black boys and girls!
Your ancestors were not just slaves. They were KINGS and QUEENS. Titles in the series:
Read, Draw and Write Prompts for Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic and
Remedial Learners. The Engaged Reader- An Integrated Approach for Intermediate Readers.