We're Family: Celebrate BHM '21 Part 2: The Black Family
Help me give my students the opportunity to understand that soul food is the passport to the past; it is much more about heritage than it is about hominy. (Sarah Ban Breathnach)
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students are children who remind me of the people that Alicia Keys sings about in her song, "Underdog." They are children who often believe that they'll "never make it," but I know they were "built to break the mold." They are children who have dreams that are worth chasing. They are children who have been exposed to at least one and sometimes more, adverse childhood experiences, but still have a sense of why family is important. They are children who deserve the opportunity to learn about African Americans who may have struggled but continue to rise up. Many are children who are growing up learning that family is the "foundation" of African American life and history. They are children who know that "Family is the anchor that holds them through life's storm." They know that "family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are." My students know that "A person's own family is without doubt, the greatest wealth that they'll ever possess."
My students are children who will "Keep on keeping at what you love...You'll find that someday soon enough...You will rise up."
My Project
In February, the school community gathered together on the school's lower level, which was transformed into a museum where student-created artifacts were on display for all. The cafeteria was filled with wonderful smells of comfort soul food for tasting. The air was filled with sounds of music created by African Americans. The hallways were lined with famous African American Wax Figures who came to life and shared information. Our museum was a wonderful opportunity for students, teachers, administrators, parents and community to come together for a celebration. So, I was excited to start planning next year's activities and allowed my creative juices to start flowing. "We Are Family: Black History Month 2021 Interactive Living Wax Museum" is based off of the National Theme: The Black Family. Pablo Picasso was once quoted as saying, "Give me a museum and I’ll fill." The materials will help us to fill our museum by increasing our exhibits and making them aesthetically pleasing. The materials will enable us to broaden our Soul Food Tasting Exhibit by deferring the cost of some of the essentials. The materials will help us by giving us a little more wiggle room in our budget to further enhance our program. We'll have funding to support those beautiful little oops that arise when planning a big event. Ultimately, we'll be able to teach our students what wonderful things can happen when people come together to support each other.
Brad Pitt reminded me, "It's a lovely experience walking around a museum by yourself."
"Art isn't always about pretty things...it's about who we are, what happened to us and how our lives are affected." (Brown)
After all, “There is not one image of African Americans, but there is a range of images that we can all reflect upon.” (Deborah Willis)
Barbie Signature 40th Anniversary First Black Doll, Approx. 12-in, Wearing Red Gown, with Accessories, Doll Stand and Certificate of Authenticity
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$38.99
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$38.99
[100 Pack] Heavyweight Disposable Clear Plastic Forks
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$8.99
4
$35.96
The Lineage Key Timeline: 8000 Years of African & European History Educational Classroom Scroll
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$33.00
1
$33.00
ETMURY Plastic Tablecloth 12 Pack Disposable Rectangle Table Covers 54 in. x 108 in. for 6 to 8 Foot Tables Indoor or Outdoor Parties Birthdays Weddings Christmas
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$20.99
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$20.99
ETMURY Plastic Tablecloth 12 Pack Disposable Rectangle Table Covers 54 in. x 108 in. for 6 to 8 Foot Tables Indoor or Outdoor Parties Birthdays Weddings Christmas
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$19.99
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$19.99
amscan Sunshine Yellow Round Paper Plates | 7" | Party Supply | 120 ct.
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$18.42
1
$18.42
African American Heroes WWII Military Servicemen Photo Set - 8x10 Wall Art for School, Classroom, Class, Black History Month - Unique Vintage Gift for Army, Navy, Air Force Marines Veterans, Vets
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$17.95
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$17.95
amscan Big Party Pack Jet Black Paper Plates | 7" | Pack of 50 | Party Supply
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$8.27
2
$16.54
ETMURY Plastic Tablecloth 6 Pack Disposable Rectangle Table Covers 54 in. x 108 in. for 6 to 8 Foot Tables Indoor or Outdoor Parties Birthdays Weddings Christmas
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$14.99
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$14.99
ETMURY Plastic Tablecloth 6 Pack Disposable Rectangle Table Covers 54 in. x 108 in. for 6 to 8 Foot Tables Indoor or Outdoor Parties Birthdays Weddings Christmas
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$13.99
1
$13.99
Amscan Big Party Pack 50 Count Paper Luncheon Plates Value 2-Pack (100 count total), 7-Inch, Apple Red
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$13.95
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$13.95
Kobe Bryant Poster Quote Black History Month Posters Los Angeles Lakers Quotes Basketball Sports Decor Coaching Wall Art Growth Mindset Teacher Educational Teaching Quotes Elementary P065
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$9.99
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Big Party Pack 2-Ply Dinner Napkins | Sunshine Yellow | Pack of 50 | Party Supply
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$5.58
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$5.58
Materials cost
$260.34
Vendor shipping charges
$9.03
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.91
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$303.28
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$53.52
Total project goal
$356.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$356.80
6 Donors
-$277.90
Donations toward project cost
-$236.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$41.68
Matching donations from our partners
-$78.89
Match offers toward project cost
-$67.06
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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