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RJN! and the WayFinder Foundation Continue Literacy Tour with Dr Chike Akua

On April 22nd, 2023 Racial Justice NOW! and the Wayfinder Foundation hosted their second tour stop on their campaign to promote their newest Whitepaper by Dr Chike Akua– ‘Dismantling the Preschool to Prison...More

May 16, 2023 RJNAdmin 75 0

Wayfinder Foundation & RJN! Whitepaper on Black Literacy Tour Continues to Minnesota

This study was Prepared by Chike Akua, Ph.D. For the Wayfinder Foundation. The whitepaper examines the relationship between the preschool to prison pipeline and the need for increased and effective Black literacy and education. The paper will provide a cultural and historical context for a better understanding of Black literacy...More

April 13, 2023 RJNAdmin 154 0

Racial Justice NOW! DMV 2023 Quarter 1 Newsletter

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March 21, 2023 RJNAdmin 240 0

RJN! Featured on Lord Jamar Broadcast in Preparation for the Black August Summer Institute Film Premier

In preparation for the Black August Summer Institute Film Premiere Racial Justice NOW! staff participated in a live broadcast hosted by award winning hip hop artist, producer, and actor, Lord Jamar, known internationally as a founding member of the hip hop group Brand Nubian, which was formed in 1989. View...More

March 10, 2023 RJNAdmin 188 0

Brotherly Love attend Black History Month Program in Baltimore, Maryland

Members of Racial Justice NOW! Project, Brotherly Love, attended a Black History program in Baltimore, Maryland at the Oliver Community Center gymnasium hosted by Baltimore Brothers, Inc. The event was a beautiful display of love and respect for the youth attendees. Youth walked into a gymnasium with white linen covered...More

March 10, 2023 RJNAdmin 164 0

RJN! & Wayfinder Foundation Washington, D.C. White Paper Release is Wildly Successful

On February 11th, 2023 Racial Justice NOW! in partnership with the Wayfinder Foundation hosted a white paper launch in the nation’s capitol Washington, D.C. In the historic U Street neighborhood, spectators filled the room of the Thurgood Marshall Center to hear keynote speaker Dr. Chike Akua present his Whitepaper titled- “Dismantling the...More

February 26, 2023 RJNAdmin 300 0

Wayfinder Foundation & Racial Justice NOW! White Paper On Black Literacy Download

Dismantling the Pre-School to Prison Pipeline Through Black Literacy and Education for Transformation: Recommendations for School Leaders, Parents & Policymakers This study was prepared by Chike Akua, Ph.D. ©2022 For the Wayfinder Foundation and Racial Justice NOW! The whitepaper examines the relationship between the pre-school to prison pipeline and the...More

February 13, 2023 RJNAdmin 589 0

Spanish Professor Andrea Scott Speaks at RJN! 2023 Culturally Relevant Curriculum Event, Washington, D.C.

On January 14th, 2023 Racial Justice NOW! DMV hosted an event for the 7th Year Campaign to Promote Culturally Relevant Curriculum and Schools: Libraries, Literacy, Learning Styles and a Love for Learning at the Thurgood Marshall Center in Washington, D.C. Atlantis Browder was the Keynote Speaker. Professor Andrea Scott is...More

February 6, 2023 RJNAdmin 243 0

Alpha Earl Apps Shares Culturally Relevant Games at Culturally Relevant Curriculum Event, Washington, D.C. January 2023

On Jan 14th, 2023 Racial Justice NOW! DMV hosted a Culturally Relevant Curriculum Event in Washington, D.C. and our keynote speaker Atlantis Browder. This video is one of our vendors from Alpha Earl Apps LLC who created a fun, educational playing card game – Make Your Words Count! MYWC cards...More

February 6, 2023 RJNAdmin 238 0

Atlantis Browder Gives Keynote Lecture at Washington, D.C. 2023 Culturally Relevant Curriculum Event

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