Introduction to Black Studies: Assata Workshop
Starting in March 2024, Crayons & Culture will launch our Introduction to Black Studies: Assata Workshop from 6pm - 7:30pm on Thursdays at the UA House in Baltimore, MD. Scholars will partake in a 12-week course, utilizing primary and secondary sources to explore global struggles for Black liberations from 1619 to present. “Assata: An Autobiography” explores a young girl’s coming of age story through the lens of both the Civil Rights Era and the Black Liberation Movement while providing a socio-political critique as well as critical historical references through a culturally relevant lens. Scholars will explore concepts of identity, resistance, self determination, liberation and sovereignty and will present key learnings in an end-of-course culminating presentation.
This offering is in partnership with Ascend Through Music where participants can participate in a 45-minute music/instrument education class from 5pm - 5:45pm.
Black Studies for younger youth (9-12 Year Olds)
Starting in March 2024, Crayons & Culture will launch our Introduction to Black Studies: Haitian and American Revolutions Workshop from 6pm - 7:30pm on Tuesdays at the UA House in Baltimore, MD. Scholars will partake in a 12-week, art-integrated course utilizing primary and secondary sources to explore global struggles for Black liberation, with particular emphasis on the U.S. and the Caribbean. This course is operating in tandem with BCPSS’s Wit & Wisdom Grade 4 Module 3 Unit: The Red Coats Are Coming and offers a counter narrative that centers the Black experience. This course is perfect for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who are currently learning, previously learned and/or getting ready to encounter this module. Field trips and an end-of-course culminating presentation are apart of this workshop series.
This offering is in partnership with Ascend Through Music where participants can participate in a 45-minute music/instrument education class from 5pm - 5:45pm.
Tutoring With A Twist 1.0
The Tutoring With A Twist Experience is a culturally relevant tutoring program pioneered by Crayons & Culture CEO and Teach For America Alum, A.S. Carey. TWT uses a combination of creative story-telling, immersion experiences, semantic analysis, technology, integrated arts and global perspective to facilitate content mastery. With a proven track-record in academic outcomes, we provide an opportunity for children and youth to experience a rigorous, personalized education plan by the leading educators of the day! Small group tutoring sessions are $30/hr and individual tutoring sessions are $50/hr. To schedule your tutoring session, email acarey@crayonsandculture.com.
"We are creating our own Ed-Reform Movement" -A.S. Carey, CEO
Languages of the Diaspora: Kiswahili (Ages 7-13)
Crayons & Culture is proud to offer Kiswahili classes as the first installation of our Languages Of The Diaspora series. Children will learn Kiswahili through songs, drumming, read-alouds and interactive play! Co-taught by Baba Wakili and Mama Agzja, this experience will ground scholars in a strong cultural identity by immersing children in a language that supports and promotes Africa. In addition, learning Kiswahili will open future educational and business opportunities in regions such as Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Barundi, The Congo, Zaire, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Somali Republic.
Coming Soon!
Ujima Youth Commission (Fall 2019)
"Ujima" is a Swahili word that means "collective work and responsibility". The Ujima Youth Commission (UYC) is a social justice advocacy group comprised of local youth activist seeking to effectuate positive change in their surrounding community. The commission will specialize in grassroots organizing, community mobilizing and youth advocacy.
Coming Soon!