the Black & Brilliant membership community
Representation matters. Our membership supports you and your kids with a bold and unapologetically Black curriculum of bite-size exercises and activities and an inclusive community that promotes well-being and joy.
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You and your child will feel valued and supported in community as we amplify Black brilliance in a society that tries to dim our light.
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Inspiring bright, confident, & curious kids
Our lessons are created by Black educators and feature contemporary and historical Black authors, scientists, artists, and innovators. Our resources give you access to books, media, and learning materials that reflect and celebrate Black brilliance and contribution.
TWO AGE LEVELS
Spark: Ages 0-3 pro-Black emotional development and early learning
Blaze: Ages 4+ pro-Black literacy, research, and critical thinking skills
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about b is for black brilliance
At B is for Black Brilliance, we acknowledge and amplify Black brilliance. We design and share engaging, joyful, pro-Black books and materials that celebrate real-life examples of Blackness as genius for caregivers and kids.
All of our materials are created by Black creatives ensuring that Black brilliance is acknowledged amplified, and celebrated today and always. We hope this movement awakens a more profound knowledge of Black creators and ultimately propels us to the center of conversations about who to trust with knowledge as leaders, innovators, and curators for generations to come.
A Note from Our Founder & CEO
I grew up in a world where I rarely saw Black people or Black brilliance in books, movies, or lessons.
My school supplies often had non-Black characters displayed on them, and the heroes we talked about at school were rarely the same race as me.
When I became a teacher in 2004, I was shocked to see that not much had changed. I looked everywhere for books and stories about Black characters for my students to read and learn about Black brilliance in meaningful ways. Then, I was reminded of my own reflections as a child and young adult.
Fast forward to 2017, still only 11% of all children’s books featured a significant Black character which amounts to only 330 books—only 100 of which were written and illustrated by Black people.
I founded B is for Black Brilliance because it’s time to educate our children differently. B is for Black brilliance equips caregivers, educators, and kids with vibrant books, resources, and tools that affirm and celebrate Black history AND Black futures.
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Build a brilliant and robust narrative of Black joy, love, connection, and creativity.
Join a community of caregivers who radically love and respect Black brilliance.