National Black Child Development Institute has been improving & advancing the quality of life for Black children & families for over 50 years.
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📣✊🏾 NBCDI invites you to save the date for our annual National Conference from October 24-26, 2025! Here, we will reimagine the infinite possibilities for our Black children, families, and communities. We seek to make the change we want to see in this world. Save the date now!
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NBCDI retweeted
21 Mar 2025
🍼 The National Black Child Development Institute writes that when black children are born between 5.5 and 8 pounds, they are more likely to lead healthy lives 🍎❤️
For more information, check out nbcdi.org 🌟
#TogetherWeWill #NBCDI #8EssentialOutcomes
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NBCDI retweeted
18 Mar 2025
📕 Reading together builds vocabulary! 📗When you see a word that is new to your child, spend time talking about the word and explaining its meaning 🗺️
Explore resources readtogetherclt.org.
#TogetherWeWill #NBCDI #BlackChildDevelopment #ReadingRocks #BuildingVocabulary
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NBCDI retweeted
17 Mar 2025
✨ Membership Monday! ✨ Members of BCDI–Carolinas gain access to resources, programs, and a new network of people with a similar motivation for change 🌟
Learn more at bcdicarolinas.org/membership! 🤎🧡💛🖤
#TogetherWeWill #NBCDI #BlackChildDevelopment #Membership
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Will we see you at @SXSWEdu? Black children are impacted by AI daily in their classrooms -- and we need to talk about it.
Join us for The Ethical Use of AI in the Education of Black Children! We are bringing you impressive experts, and an @OfficialATPE accredited CPE course!
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Changing systems starts with reclaiming beliefs. Tomorrow, we release a much-anticipated paper identifying the specific beliefs/mental models we are reclaiming and how. An informative and energizing event!
Register now!
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NBCDI retweeted
25 Feb 2025
🌟 Calling all dads! Join us for Fatherhood Table Talk THIS SATURDAY, March 8. 🤝🏾 Share your experiences and support one another on your journey through fatherhood! See you there!
Register here: nbcdicommunityplatform.glueu…
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“Black history isn’t just history—it’s the heartbeat of freedom and progress. It’s a reminder that the world’s greatest struggles birthed humanity’s greatest triumphs!”
– @CieraFoster_ ✍🏾
We co-create and co-shape history as afrofuturists!
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NBCDI retweeted
22 Feb 2025
This is important! 🙌
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NBCDI retweeted
21 Feb 2025
“Read Together. There is much evidence that shared reading at home is one of the most impactful activities that families can do to support their children’s reading development.”
Check out what’s going on @ReadCLT !
#TogetherWeWill
#ReadTogetherClt
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NBCDI retweeted
23 Feb 2025
🎓 Attention high school seniors! 🌟 We're excited to announce that applications are now open for the Billie Osborne-Fears Scholarship. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss your chance! Scan the QR code to apply. Remember, the deadline is March 1st. Good luck! 🎉📅
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We are just one-week away from releasing NBCDI's groundbreaking report, Afrofuturism and Systems Change: Reclaiming Mental Models for Child Well-Being. Register now!
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“Teaching Black history isn’t just for Black children—it’s for everyone to understand the truth, honor the sacrifices, and celebrate the brilliance that has shaped our shared humanity. A complete education is one that includes us all.”
– @CieraFoster_ ✍🏾
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Learn more about NBCDI's groundbreaking Afrofuturism and Systems Change: Reclaiming Mental Models for Child Well-Being report.
Register below!
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We are co-creating and shaping history as Afrofuturists!
"Our rich history, culture, and excellence are our superpowers!" The Super Marvelous World of Black Inventors, Vol. 1 inspires children to embrace this legacy! – @CieraFoster_
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