Public schools have damaged the psyche of our youths in more ways than we can count and the notorious chapter or two on slavery is, by far, at the top of our laundry list of issues with institutional education. I'm quite sure you can remember those days, during elementary or middle school, when black history was discussed in the midst of American history. The range of emotions we experienced when being informed about our 'history' often left a legacy of anger, shame and hurt. Those few chapters barely scrape the surface of what really happened during slavery and there is a glaring lack of information about the history of African people prior to the middle passage.
Antonio Buehler accurately summed up the solution in his article 'Why Black Kids Should Be Homeschooled':
"Homeschooling allows black children to develop in a manner which emphasizes their worth as individuals and not their lack of worth as members of an unfavored racial group. When they learn to read they can do so in a way that is relevant to them, and not in a way that is prescribed by bureaucrats and special interest lobbyists. When they learn math they don’t have to deal with a teacher who assumes the least of them. When they study history, black children can learn about all the inspirational men and women who aren’t prioritized in the Euro-centric curriculum of public schools. Instead of being told how stupid they are or how little is expected of them, they can be free to develop their unique talents to the best of their abilities." (http://buehlereducation.com/)
The Liberated Minds Black Homeschool and Education Expo will provide families with all the resources they need to educate their children in the best possible way. We look forward to seeing you!
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