Children’s Institute’s One World Café & DEIB Statement
Cultural Recognition, Respect, and Resilience: Inclusiveness involves recognizing and valuing the cultural contributions and identities of all groups within Children’s Institute and the communities we serve.
Continue readingAshellee Toweh accepted to Forward Promise Fellowship
CI is thrilled to announce that staff member Ashellee Toweh has been accepted into the Forward Promise Fellowship!
Continue readingCelebrating Freedom: Juneteenth
In honor of Juneteenth, here are some words and resources from Earl Greene, our Director of Racial & Social Justice.
Continue readingCelebrating Black History
As we enter the month of February, we are presented with an opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and honor the rich heritage and contributions of black people. It is with great enthusiasm that we acknowledge and observe Black History.
Continue readingCelebrating at the YCWC Juneteenth Freedom Resource Festival
The Young Child Wellness Council (YCWC) had a beautiful day for their community JUNETEENTH FREEDOM – Resource Festival held on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Continue readingWhat were your Juneteenth experiences growing up? What were you taught?
As we plan for our respective acknowledgments of Juneteeth, and our government confirms it as a national holiday, I have been thinking about how we each have been introduced to this part of our country's history, and the different ways that key events in Black history are communicated in our families and educational environments.
Continue readingLittle Known Facts in Black History: Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman, and also the first Native-American, to hold a pilot license.
Continue readingLittle Known Facts in Black History: Black Inventors
Most people have heard about and use famous inventions, but may not know the African American inventors behind these devices.
Continue readingCelebrating Black History Month
February 1 marked the start of Black History Month. For those of you who identify as Black, this month offers an opportunity to celebrate and honor your beautiful and also painful history and heritage.
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