Fathers showing up. Children discovering books. People creating art, opportunity, and places to grow. These stories deserve room, too.
6 stories · independent programs and creative work selected for community inspiration.
Barbershop Books brings child-friendly reading spaces and literacy support into neighborhood barbershops, making room for Black boys to enjoy books in a familiar community setting.
Ask a child which book makes them laugh. Make a small reading corner together, wherever your family spends time.
The Dad Gang creates spaces for fathers to connect, share experiences, and strengthen their relationships with their children through community activities and support.
Choose one ordinary moment to be fully present: a walk, a book, a meal, or a conversation with your child.
Black Girls Code supports learners with technology education, mentorship, and community, creating pathways toward further study, careers, and entrepreneurship.
Sketch a tool that would help your household. Who would use it, and what would it make easier?
Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network operates D-Town Farm in Rouge Park, growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs with staff and volunteers.
Learn where one ingredient in your favorite meal comes from. Draw a garden you would like to grow.
Generations of quiltmakers in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, have created a distinctive artistic tradition. Their work carries family knowledge into museums, studios, and community life.
Make a paper pattern using colors that remind you of home. Ask an elder about a skill passed down in your family.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture offers Joyful ABC activities connecting stories, art, play, and positive identity for young children and their caregivers.
Pick a letter. Name something you appreciate about yourself, then turn it into a drawing or a little story.
A few small ways to make room for each other.
At a meal or check-in, each person shares one thing they tried, learned, or appreciated. Let effort have its moment.
Ask each generation to choose a song and tell the story it brings to mind. Choose music everyone can enjoy together.
Write or draw a moment you want to remember. A funny conversation or a quiet act of care can become part of your family story.
