Black Child Development Institute - DC

Empowering Black Children and Families

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Parenting doesn’t always look traditional.
But it always looks like love.
Black families make parenting an act of resistance—and care.
#NationalParentsDay #WeShowUp

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🧾 JULY 10: National Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
Black women do more than their fair share of caregiving, teaching, and leading—but are still paid only 66 cents on the dollar.
📢 #BlackWomensEqualPay #EquityInAction #BCDIDC

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It’s National Children’s Day!
We’re celebrating by sharing our 2025 Summer Reading List for children ages 0–6 and 6–12—uplifting stories rooted in joy, identity, and culture. Download a copy→ https://t.co/Vx9LK0jfGF 

#NationalChildrensDay #SummerReading #BlackLiteracy

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“What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?” – Frederick Douglass

Today we reflect on a complex legacy—one marked by struggle, truth, and collective power.
#July4thReframed #CommunityPower #DouglassDay #IndependenceDay #dmv

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🔎 Food insecurity is a pressing public health issue that disproportionately affects Black communities across the U.S., including Washington, D.C.

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🎓 How do we change this? Join the State of The Black Child Town Hall to discuss solutions!

📍 Busboys & Poets (MLK Ave SE)
📅 Feb 22 | 5-7 PM

Register: https://t.co/CoQ8pPpUFB

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📚 Education is key to success, but systemic barriers still hold Black students back.

🔎 The numbers say it all:
•Lower graduation rates
•Rising chronic absenteeism

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📢 JOIN US! The State of The Black Child - Ward 8 Community Town Hall is happening Saturday, February 22!

✅ Food and beverages provided
✅ Reserve your seat now – https://t.co/CoQ8pPpUFB

#StateOfTheBlackChild #CommunityMatters #BlackYouthEmpowerment
#DC

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📖✨ Another day closer to our FREE Film Screening! 🎥 Join us on December 16th and immerse yourself in the captivating stories of those fighting for the right to read. Don't miss this empowering event! @DCAEYC @WTUTeacher @MarthasTableorg @EducationPlus2

#TheRightToReadfilm

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📚 Let's come together to celebrate the power of literature and champion literacy for all! 🌟

Tickets: https://t.co/3akvp9eFA4

#TheRightToRead #LiteracyEvent #WashingtonDC