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My African Centered Education Experiences

 

 
 
NationHouse Anniversary
1980s
 
I gave away this dance outfit many years ago. 


NationHouse
1982
 
 
 
NationHouse
1989
 

I gave away this outfit many years ago.
 

 

NationHouse Anniversary
1980s
 
I gave away this outfit many years ago.

My African Centered Education experiences were traumatizing and somewhat uplifting for me. I was exposed to a different set of men, standards and principles that completely focused on my culture and heritage as a black female living in America. I was enrolled into an African centered school when I was 2 years old and that was NationHouse. Some of my instructors include Mama Afia, Mama Nkechi, Mama Esi and Baba Michael.

At NationHouse, I had the opportunity to learn about my roots, culture and heritage. I participated in numerous Kwanzaa programs and events. When I left NationHouse in 1991, I continued to recognize and celebrate my roots, culture and heritage.  Many years later, I learned that NationHouse got demolished and shut down. Recently, I received information about Baba Agyei's transition on December 4, 2019. I believe that having a safe, nurturing, and positive environment aids in the development of students and their academic success. Additionally, I researched about Kwanzaa and found out that it was a rapist holiday.