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Mr. Martín from Sacramento, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Assalam Alaykum! We Say as We Learn African-American, Muslim Traditions

Help me give my students cultural artifacts related to African-American folks and Muslim traditions.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Martín's classroom raised $293

This project is fully funded

My Project

We plan on using the African-American and Muslim artifacts as a vehicle to learn more about African-American / Black folks and their culture (i.e. Civil Rights, Dr. King, etc.) as well as Muslim religion (i.e. Ramadan Mubarak, Eid-al-filtr, etc.). History is a subject that is rich in vocabulary, which can be overwhelming at times for English Learners or even English speakers. Our school is a Title I school, which means nearly 100% of our student population lives a low socio-economic status - so much so, that all students receive free breakfast and lunch. However, what most students don't get are opportunities to experience or learn real meaningful lessons at home or outside of school.

I want to use the African-American and Muslim books, and decorations to get my students excited about understanding they are in a community that is rich in so many world cultures, including those of an African-American and/or Muslim background which will amplify their personal, world-wide perspective.

I understand this may be an expensive donation but know you will be helping bridge cultures of the world, and a deeper understanding of the rich history of Black and/or Muslim folks in our school, community and in the United States at large. I hope to inspire all of my students to learn more about African-American history (i.e. Dr. King, Muhammad Ali, Civil Rights Movement and Act of 1964, etc.) and Muslim traditions (i.e. Halal, Ramadan, Eid, Haram, etc.). Thank you for your consideration. And, Wah Alaykum Assalam to you!

Mr. Martín Pacific Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Sacramento, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Do You Know the Ramadan Moon? • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Great Civil Rights Leader (Graphic Biographies series) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Messenger: The Legend of Muhammad Ali • Amazon Business $16.74 1 $16.74
Malcolm X: A Graphic Biography • Amazon Business $16.35 1 $16.35
Eid Breakfast at Abuela's (Trilingual Sofia) (Arabic, English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $16.00 1 $16.00
Gandhi: The Peaceful Protester! (Show Me History!) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Cheerland Gold Star Crescent Moon Lantern Garland Decorations for Islamic Ramadan Home Happy Eid Mubarak Party Decor Hanging Streamer Wedding Backdrop Banner Aladdin Birthday Party Supplies 16 Pcs • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X • Amazon Business $12.12 1 $12.12
A Child's Introduction to African American History: The Experiences, People, and Events That Shaped Our Country (A Child's Introduction Series) • Amazon Business $12.01 1 $12.01
The Night Before Eid: A Muslim Family Story • Amazon Business $11.26 1 $11.26
Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Things Kids Should Know About Black History: Educational Children's book For Black History Month (Holiday Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $10.40 1 $10.40
It's Her Story - Rosa Parks - A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.47 1 $9.47
The Most Exciting Eid - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83

Materials cost

$197.47

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$18.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.85

Total project goal

$292.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$292.35

2 Donors

-$292.35

Donations toward project cost

-$248.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.85

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$0.00

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