Author: Alvin Irby
Black Philanthropy Month: Celebrating a Legacy of Generosity
August is Black Philanthropy Month, a time to uplift and celebrate the long-standing tradition of Black giving. Whether through church donations, community organizing, or supporting youth programs, Black communities have always invested deeply in building brighter futures — often giving more generously relative to income than other groups. The numbers tell a powerful story: This … Continued
Little Learners, Big Lessons: The Week I Taught First Graders About the Civil War
A Controversial Choice for Storytime Would you read a picture book about the American Civil War to a six- or seven-year-old child? Anyone who knows even a little about the horrors of war can imagine numerous reasons why this topic is generally considered inappropriate for children. But what if a well-crafted story about war, as … Continued
