UPCOMING EVENTS
Counted Out Film
March 14, 2025
Community Screening
In celebration of Pi Day (3.14), BCDI Iowa and over 300 other organizations across the country will present a special screening of the documentary film "Counted Out".
The Film “Counted Out” investigates the biggest crises of our time — racism, political polarization, economic inequity, a global pandemic, climate change — through the unexpected lens of math. This striking documentary exposes systemic inequities that weaponize math as a gatekeeper. And shines a light on math as the foundation of democracy and economic opportunity that allows everyone to fully participate in this fast-moving society.
Counted Out Film Trailer: https://youtu.be/M5a2la9WTtY?si=E7vSsulJpNpGJinP
Learn more: www.countedoutfilm.com
Agenda
5:30 Enjoy free pizza "pie"
6:00 Counted Out! screening (90 minutes)
7:30 Community panel discussion
Facilitated by Author, columnist, and podcaster Rachelle Chase
Panelists:
- Rev. Dr. Jonathan Whitfield, Pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church
- Rob Johnson, Iowa State Legislator
- Greg Kehrier, Board president of You Discover Math, Houston, Texas
- Dwana Bradley, Former teacher and DMPS school board member
- Dr. Skylar Mayberry-Mayes, DMPS school board member
- Dr. Kimberly Wayne, Founder and executive director of Jewels Academy
During the event, older children will help younger children play math games, after which the younger children will be given a toy to take home. Adults will be eligible to win gift cards at the conclusion of the event.
Admission is FREE, however we ask that you reserve your seat below, as seats are limited!
Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-child-development-institute-of-iowa-counted-out-film-screening-tickets-1250019244209?aff=oddtdtcreator
PAST EVENTS
Winter Wrap Drive Success!
Thank you to everyone who donated money, hats or gloves for our 3rd annual Winter Wraps Drive. We gifted 307 sets of hats and gloves to King Elementary students. BCDI-Iowa members not only donated hats and gloves, they were at King bright and early to sort and distribute the wraps.
BCDI-Iowa’s founding president, Dr. Anita Fleming-Rife, and member, Robin Jenkins, were among the village leaders who attended NBCDI’s National Network Training Institute in Atlanta, GA October 16th - 19th.
Focused on action and equity, the goal of #NBCDW is to increase the visibility of issues and opportunities related to the healthy and joyful development of Black children while empowering individuals and organizations to take action on behalf of them nationwide, even globally.
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