BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOGETHER

Join us in our mission to educate, advocate and empower black children and families.

Reading Volunteers Needed

BCDI-Iowa is looking for volunteers to support reading literacy for students in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade at King Elementary. With your help, we can make a positive impact and increase reading proficiency for these students. If you can commit to just one hour, one day per week, we invite you to be a part of the solution and would love for you to join us! 

 The Voluntary Reading program will kick off on Monday, October 27th.

Contact Elsie Jackson at: jackson_elsie@yahoo.com or bcdi.iowa@gmail.com 

 

"Mobilize communities and ignite movements for the health, safety, and well-being of Black Children & Families."

NBCDI

 

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Our Mission

We exist to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and families through education, advocacy and empowerment.

 

Our Vision

WE envision a future where Black children and their families are thriving, excelling and climbing higher heights.

"Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."

Malcolm X

Afrofuturism and Systems Change Paper

NBCDI has created this transformative framework reimagines systems rooted in Afrofuturism, equity, and liberation—systems that reflect the fullness of Black children's humanity and brilliance, creating a world where they can thrive with wonder, joy, beauty, and genius.

Video link: Afrofuturism and Systems Change: Reclaiming Mental Models for Child Well-Being Paper Release

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