by Audrey Dudley | Feb 15, 2020 | Blog
Every February I am reminded of Why Black History Month Matters. I teach a course in African American History and I am often shocked at how little our children know about our history, so should we expect anyone else to know about it? As someone who is always thinking...
by Stacy Hawkins | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog
The CROWN Act, which is an acronym for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair,” is legislation that seeks to ensure that people of color, and in particular black women, do not suffer discrimination at work or at school because they wear...
by Maleeka Carroll | Dec 15, 2019 | Blog
Holidays are about spending quality time with family and friends, looking forward to time off from work, reflecting on accomplishments, and setting new goals for the New Year. The holidays are also a time where predators prey on the vulnerable. To avoid becoming a...
by Jack and Jill MontCo | Oct 6, 2019 | Blog, Silver Spoons Past Years
In March, our Silver Spoons engaged in an activity in which they learned that “Kids Can Cook Too.” The goal of this session was to teach the children simple menus that they can create independently as well as learn proper table etiquette. This culinary lesson was led...
by Jack and Jill MontCo | Oct 6, 2019 | Blog, Golden Nuggets Current Year
In May, the Golden Nuggets extended their understanding of the elements of the STEM through a series of “hands on” activities. The children worked in small groups as they rotated through the four (4) STEM stations. In each of these activities, the children...
by Jack and Jill MontCo | Apr 6, 2019 | Blog, Precious Jewels Past Years
In the spring of 2019, our Precious Jewels (grades 6-8) and Philadelphia Chapter Jack and Jill teens took a bus trip to Washington, DC, and spent the day visiting Howard University. While there our PJs and Philly Teens met up with Jack and Jill alums Maia Brown, Paige...
