Children struggle with depression, bullying, drug use, social issues, school and much more. There are children in the world who are unable to obtain an education because COVID causes them to lose their parents and family members. It changed a lot of people during these times causing some children to lose their social connections becauseContinue reading “Afrikan Youth Using Their Talents to Help Their Community”
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Understanding Spirituality and Religion
People need to understand and accept the differences for educational reasons and because it puts your mind in a place where there is less judgement and more acceptance of who everyone is and what they choose to believe.
The Youth Must Express Their Ideas and Opinions
In order for the African youth to create ideas and opinions they should identify solutions based on their unique situation.
Helping Young People Understand Rules
When rules are being implemented the following process could be made much easier if the implementer explained why. Once there is a grasp of why rules exist, it can bring a child closer to accepting that there are rules everywhere.
Identifying Familial Wounds & Motivating Youth
Nationbuilding, as defined by Nana Kwame Agyei Akoto and Nana Akua Nson Akoto, is “the process of establishing a defined, independent and ordered spiritual, physical, psychological, territorial and cultural reality.” (Akoto, Akoto, 2021). Every nation must have a clear strategy to facilitate and maintain sovereignty of spirit, mind, body and physical space i.e land. ButContinue reading “Identifying Familial Wounds & Motivating Youth”
Why Journalism is Essential
A young child writing (Photo courtesy of University of Nebraska Omaha) In our society, knowing how to read and write is very important, and part of our daily lives. Literary education is a vehicle for learning about current events and historical facts. It is imperative for students of color and particularly African Americans to learnContinue reading “Why Journalism is Essential”
During Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Black People Discuss Possibility of World War III 
The last nuclear bomb to be dropped was during World War II when the United States dropped two atomic bombs in Japan, one on Hiroshima and another on Nagasaki, Japan. These two bombs killed between 129,000 and 226,000 people in total.
Teenagers Reflect on Mental Health Issues 
Many teens are going through stress-related issues, including depression and suicidal thoughts. This has been the case especially since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Therapy is one way many they express their emotions or talk about their personal problems. Research shows that speaking about one’s inner feelings to a trusted person can help address mental health issues.
François Cappoix Speaks Again
Drawing of François Cappoix (Courtesy Photo) NOTE: This speech is part of a Black History Month assignment at NationHouse Independent Afrikan-Centered School where young people wrote speeches as a historical figure. Onè, greetings to all; I am here today to tell you the successful story of my past and what needs to be fixed in theContinue reading “François Cappoix Speaks Again”
Maya Angelou Speaks Again
Maya Angelou (Courtesy Photo) NOTE: This speech is part of a Black History Month assignment at NationHouse Independent Afrikan-Centered School where young people wrote speeches as a historical figure. Americans everywhere, my name is Maya Angelou and I was an American author, actor, screenwriter, dancer, poet, and civil rights activist best known for my 1969Continue reading “Maya Angelou Speaks Again”
The Watoto Speak! 