Melanin Mommies Pgh, Inc. Creates Safe Space for Black Mothers
Latrice “Phoenix” Rose started Melanin Mommies Pgh, Inc. in 2014 as an online support group for expecting African American mothers. Her goal for Melanin Mommies Pgh, Inc. was to create…
Past, Present & Future Implications for Family Independence & Well-Being
The rich, age-old practice of kinship care has not only acted as a means to maintaining generational connections to family and culture, but also proven to reduce trauma and result…
UPitt Speaker Series: Cultivating Genius in Black Children
The University of Pittsburgh is hosting a virtual P.R.I.D.E Speaker Series virtually for a special one-night-only event Wednesday, September 29 from 4-6 p.m. as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation focused on Cultivating Genius…
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month: Past and Present
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. It is celebrated through the rich histories, customs and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came…
Virtual Equity Summit: Register Today with Gwen’s Girls!
Registration is open for the 6th Annual BGEA Virtual Equity Summit, September 22-24, 2021. Participants can join the Fireside Chats and choose from important educational sessions. The first 50 Gwen’s Girls or BGEA students and parents to sign up…
Juvenile Justice Reform Through Kinship
How Kinship Care and Other Community-Based Supports Provide Trauma-Informed Alternatives for At-Risk Crossover Youth With the enactment of SB 823 / AB 1868 in 2020, California has been phasing out its Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and instead, creating ways…
Kinship Care & Collaboration as Juvenile Justice Reform: Q&A with Felipe Franco
Growing research continues to support that restorative practices allow youth to remain in their homes and schools, help systems-involved families heal and keep communities intact. As such, prioritizing kinship care as a means to prevent out-of-home youth from becoming dually involved is reflected in juvenile justice and child welfare organizations’ practices and priorities nationwide. Additionally, models like the Crossover Youth…
Q&A with Macon Stewart, Co-Author of the Crossover Youth Practice Model
Growing research continues to support that restorative practices allow youth to remain in their homes and schools, help systems-involved families heal and keep communities intact. As such, prioritizing kinship care as a means to prevent out-of-home youth from becoming dually involved is reflected in juvenile justice and child welfare organizations’ practices and priorities nationwide. Additionally, models like the Crossover Youth…
First Black Rodeo Queen of Arkansas Teaches the Importance of Farming
When Ja’Dayia Kursh, Arkansas’ first Black rodeo queen, was 13 years old, she started to participate in rodeos and involving herself in the pony express, riding for the Arkansas Seven….
Future Kings Mentoring Is Recruiting Black Youth
Future Kings Mentoring was created to change the mindset of young Black males today. It is a new after-school program that improves self-confidence, financial literacy, professional development and much more…