The 2022 11th Annual
Liberated Minds Black Homeschool & Education Expo
“A Deeper Learning Approach To Black Education”
Virtual Expo July 22nd-24th
"Whether you homeschool or not, if you are clear that your children deserve a meaningful education that assures a future of prosperity, power, and upward mobility, then THIS is for YOU!”
Queen Taese
Founder
Leap Into Liberation!
If you are one of the few that have not experienced the Liberated Minds Magic, let us introduce you to the prominent world-renowned Liberated Minds Black Homeschool & Education Expo as we celebrate our 11th anniversary! You will receive FULL ACCESS to over 40 high-powered, mind-blowing and comprehensive masterclasses for serious-minded Black parents, homeschoolers, grandparents, school administrators, and of course Black children.
Experience cutting-edge Afrikan-centered curricula, resources, technology, tips & tools, educational products & services, and one of everyone’s favorites… building Blacknificent and supportive relationships with serious and like-minded Brothers & Sisters from around the world that are intentionally producing powerful young scholars who are self-motivated.
Experience cutting-edge Afrikan-centered curricula, resources, technology, tips & tools, educational products & services, and one of everyone’s favorites… building Blacknificent and supportive relationships with serious and like-minded Brothers & Sisters from around the world that are intentionally producing powerful young scholars who are self-motivated.
Our 2022 Masterclasses and Presenters
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Economic Summit
Watoto Village Ages 0-10
sankofa Scholars Ages 11-17
Saturday Adult Masterclasses
Sunday Adult Masterclasses
The Liberated Minds Expo is for you if…
- You are interested in effectively homeschooling, yet you are not sure how to get started and how to manage such a task with success.
- You are NOT homeschooling, however you want to assure that your child is functioning at their highest level, beyond what they are receiving at their current school/educational institution.
- You are in need of quality Afrikan-centered resources and curriculum materials.
- You are yearning for a supportive and high-powered Black homeschool/education community family to complement your social, emotional, and educational needs.
- You are looking for ways to make money and build economic sustainability, learn about investing opportunities, as well as how to create intergenerational wealth, while educating your child in this area simultaneously.
- Your child is bored and disconnected from education and you are searching for ways to ignite their excitement, self-motivation, as well as stimulate their brilliance and love of learning.
- Your child has a unique style of learning and needs a different and more specific personalized approach to their education?
- You are struggling with consistency or implementing structure while homeschooling, alongside real life schedules & happenings.
- You are concerned that your child is not covering enough academically or not being challenged enough.
- You are in need of some assistance crafting the perfect opportunities and wholistic curriculum that reflects the goals you have for your child.
- You are tired of the “trial and error” approach and wasting precious time searching the library and internet for resources to see if they work.
- You are in need of establishing a working formula for character development, molding a positive behaviors, and shaping positive cultural self-identity.
"Celebrating Our Impact Throughout The Afrikan Diaspora: Creating Intergenerational Wealth In All Areas Of Life, One Child & One Family At A Time"
Building Bonds That Bear The Fruits Of Black Excellence!
Why Attend
Liberated Minds would like to personally invite you to be a part of this 3-day historic event of unified greatness with Black families, homeschoolers, parents, educators, and children from across the country and throughout the Afrikan diaspora. We are excited to connect with families who are actively seeking to learn, share, and collectively engage in an authentic community with the common goal of creating a reality where every Black child has the opportunity to experience the quality of education they deserve. An education that affirms a positive self-identity, challenges socio-political belief systems, promotes deep learning and generates innovative pathways to intergenerational wealth in every area of life. If you are clear that your children deserve a meaningful education that assures a future of prosperity, power, and upward mobility, then THIS is the event for you!”
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Introducing a prominent world renowned Black Homeschool and Education Expo with over 40 comprehensive masterclass intensives, over 100 educational resources, amazing virtual vendors, and a supportive community family of game-changing parents and educators, that produces children who are exceptional, happy & self-motivated scholars.
Meet Our Founder
Queen Taese, also known as The Queen Of Black Homeschooling, assists Black parents in using the AMAZING power of homeschooling to guide their children to a life of academic excellence, confidence, enthusiasm, and social consciousness while cultivating their life’s passion and purpose and carrying them on a road of abundance, great health, Black ownership and financial wealth, and an unshakable self-identity that is rooted in the greatness and legacy of Black Excellence and Culture (whether children are homeschooling or in public/private school). Queen Taese is an award-winning master educator for 25+ years, a 3-category bestselling author, international keynote speaker, curriculum developer, Black homeschool/educational consultant, and visionary who is a trailblazing businesswoman and homeschool mother for over 25 years. She has taught over 90,000 hours through homeschooling her own 7 children and countless others, as well as worked directly with over 75,000 Black children and families in diverse settings. Queen Taese is also the founder of the Liberated Minds Black Homeschool and Education Institute, which is the biggest Afrikan-centered homeschool organization in the world. It is celebrating its 11th year anniversary and serves as the umbrella for a multitude of programs and events, such as the Annual Liberated Minds Black Homeschool & Education Expo, which draws thousands and assists families in connecting with Black curricula, books, resources, training, and like-minded communities that build loving and long-lasting relationships, and offers unconditional support breathing life into those who attend and giving them the tools needed to actualize SUCCESS!
Meet Our Founder
Queen Taese
“The Queen Of Black Homeschooling”
Friday July 22, 2022
New PRESENTERS Being Added DAILY |
M'Bwebe Ishangi
A Talk About Finances & the Future: What we need to know to survive the 4th industrial revolution
Ishangi teaches personal finance, business and career development skills that encompasses much more than financial education. He focuses on instilling knowledge and confidence in his clients/students so they can experience—sometimes for the first time in their lives—financial dignity by simply enabling the ability to live off their savings and investments. This practice then leads to the creation of intergenerational wealth and sustainability.
Jade Weatherington
Earning an Income Teaching Online
Homeschooling parents are already teaching their children. The same subjects that are being taught at home can be taught online for income. This Masterclass will demonstrate how to turn a lesson plan into a virtual class.
Jade Weatherington is a homeschooling parent of one. She is also the CEO and Founder of Teacher Jade's Writing Academy. She has successfully combined homeschooling and s to develop a thriving online business.See you there!
Tyrone O. Senior
Credit Secrets Revealed: A basic but insightful overview of how the credit industry really work
Tyrone Senior is quickly emerging as one of the most authentic and important voices in the Carib-bean and African American community on Credit Repair and Wealth building. Tyrone’s vision is to help people save money, make money and create generational wealth, particularly those people who have been systematically marginalized and preyed upon by corrupt corporate interests.
See you there!
Aunkh Aakhu
Secrets Of Mastering Marketing and Monetization with Metaphysics.
This is a masterclass that is the conscious black entrepreneurs guide to becoming a lethal marketer and winning the war for profits by understanding how to leverage a spiritual orientation as the ultimate competitive advantage. Everything has a spirit and understanding the unseen nature of marketing can make creating profitable results much easier.
Chinua Mosley
Nsibiri Anatomy: The ease and need for developing nonfiction books for our little ones
Join author, Chinua Mosely, as he shares his story of how simple it is to create Afrikan nonfiction for our children. Learn easy steps and tools for building literary resources for your family and our community throughout the Afrikan Diaspora.
See you there!
Heru Ofori-Atta
The Science of Money
Heru Ofori-Atta is a manufacturer of herbal medicine, serial entrepreneur, investor, researcher and juris doctor.
In this presentation he will open your mind and eye to the science of money.
Come prepared to learn and approach money with a new view and mindset going forward.
See you there!
Adult Masterclasses
New PRESENTERS Being Added DAILY |
Haley Carolyn Taylor Schlitz
My Educational Journey: Advice, tips, and tricks
Haley Taylor Schlitz is 19 years old and the youngest Black person to graduate from law school in the history of the United States. In May of 2022, Haley graduated with her Juris Doctor from the SMU Dedman School of Law. In May of 2019, she became Texas Woman’s University’s youngest graduate in history when she graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Woman’s University College of Professional Education.
Kemi Abifarin
Afro Literacy
As a people, nothing we do in isolation. The goal of increasing literacy for our children should always be to prepare and connect them to the world around them. In this course, we will explore projects and ideas that ignite the critical thinking fire that will help our babies master, apply, and enjoy the art of reading, writing, and thinking.
Kemi Abifarin is an arts, culture, and education specialist with over 15 years of experience teaching students of all ages.
Mwalimu K. Bomani Baruti
The Reconceptualized Identity of a Warrior Educator
The presentation will be based on the discussions presented in the book "To Educate A People" and will center around the many concepts which must be defined and redefined for ourselves in beneficial frontline terms in order for us to be the kind of centered, nationbuilding educators our children and community need in order to return to power.See you there!
Joy Marilie Jackson
Conscious and Connected Discipline: How to begin breaking generational cycles
In this session we will:
Discuss and reframe historical, cultural and generational influences on our parenting.
Re-imagine the parent-child relationship.
Learn some initial strategies to identify and process your parenting triggers.
You will leave this session with the some initial strategies and mindset shifts that will empower you to discipline your child with love and connection at the center.
You will leave this session with the some initial strategies and mindset shifts that will empower you to discipline your child with love and connection at the center.
Ameerah Anakaona Bello
Discover the Power of Children's Entrepreneurship Programs
Meet Atlanta's new Lost Arts Enrichment Center. The Center focuses on the "Lost Arts" that are no longer addressed in schools or often times neglected in our homes. Some of these classes include Writer's Workshop where children write, publish and sell their books. Crocheting, where children learn the art of making crafts and clothing and the art of marketing and selling their products; we also offer a Journaling class, where participants don't only journal, but they create a journal book, which we publish and help them sell.
Ashley Jefferson
Share YOUR Story: Using puppetry arts for social emotional development
Storytelling is an integral part of culture as a whole and especially prevalent with African culture. It is how we pass on the knowledge and traditions of the old to connect with the new. But how can it be useful with our young children in connecting with their emotions and feelings? How can we use puppetry arts to bond as a family? In this class you'll learn a bit of history on puppetry arts, how you can use them in your learning spaces and why they are so important for early childhood development and the preservation of culture!
Akil Parker
Equipping Black High School Students For Advanced Levels Of Math
Akil Parker is the founder and Director of All This Math, LLC which is an educational services company focusing on building mathematics competency in the African-American community. For 16 years, Akil Parker taught high school math in various capacities and at various schools and programs before dedicating more of his focus to building All This Math as an institution meant to serve our community and reconnect people of African descent with their heritage as mathematically inclined people.
Ɛna Njideka Karmo
Repatriation For Liberation
Mekyea mo nyinaa Greetings All! This presentation will provide families with up-to-date information and tips on how to return home to the Motherland and what to expect once on the ground.
Ɛna Njideka Karmo is a Pan-Afrikan, Afrikan Nationalist, Mother and 30+ year Educator of both online and in-person classes. 10 year Guardian Director and Founder of Fawohodie Sua Online Classes Institute and proud educator at Homeschool HUEniversity.See you there!
Ɛna Njideka Karmo is a Pan-Afrikan, Afrikan Nationalist, Mother and 30+ year Educator of both online and in-person classes. 10 year Guardian Director and Founder of Fawohodie Sua Online Classes Institute and proud educator at Homeschool HUEniversity.See you there!
Brenaea Fairchild
Black Homeschooling 101
Whether you’re a brand-new homeschooler or have been in this game for years, there are foundational things that *every* Black homeschooler should have in place. Join Brenaea Fairchild from The Melanin Village as she equips you with practical insights on how to be a prepared and inspired homeschooler. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies on how to set you, your children, and your homeschool up for joy and success.
Brenaea is always looking for ways to innovate and make the lives of moms, homeschoolers, and teachers easier.
Dr. Lifoma Salaam / Dr. Neico Sara
Activation vs Education
Activation (Nkanyan) is an inherently dynamic process in which the external and the internal interact to produce an awakened and enlightened state where an individual’s mind, body, and spirit are transformed as they are set into motion.
Nkanyan focuses on preparing an individual to fulfill their mission in life, which includes acquiring necessary knowledge and skills and engendering motivation, righteous character, commitment, discernment, patience, and dedication.
We must create learning experiences that are designed to activate children so that they may fully realize and utilize their Onyame-given gifts.
Adirah Aishet-Tsalmiel
Making Intentional Investments in Your Homeschool Program: Inspiring and maintaining excellence
Investing in Your Homeschool Program: In this masterclass parents will be reminded of the reasons they should be willing to invest in their family's education program. This might mean investing time for professional development, money for tutors/classes and equipment/materials for the learning space. Parents will be encouraged to look at resources and opportunities that can help them plan a quality program for their children!
Adirah Aishet-Tsalmiel has been an educator for over 20 years.
Jade Weatherington
Homeschooling as a Single Parent
There are many approaches to homeschooling and many think that homeschooling can only be done in a dual-parent household. Even households with both parents could be deemed single parent homeschooling if only one parent is actively homeschooling. Single parents can successfully homeschool their children.
Jade Weatherington is a homeschooling parent of one. She is also the CEO and Founder of Teacher Jade's Writing Academy. She has successfully combined homeschooling and s to develop a thriving online business.See you there!
Samori Camara
Fundamentals of Homeschooling with Excellence
Fundamental ideas and strategies to provide an education for liberation.
Samori Camara, PhD is a 40 year-old baba, Afrikan warrior scholar, educator, historian, and educational consultant who recently spent extensive time in Ghana. Samori’s experience along with his constant study and reflection makes him a sought after thought-leader in the realm of Afrikan-centered education.
Camara established Kamali Academy in 2009 and it continues to serve the community by providing curriculum, courses, workbooks, and resources that help parents across the global educate their children for liberation. See you there!
Queen Yenn
Journeying Through by the Chakras
Learn about the development stages of the chakras and how impactful it is to keep this in mind as you help to unleash the genius and divinity in your children.Yennenga Adanya, popularly known as Queen Yenn, is a master teacher appreciated for her keen way of relating to her audience in a down-to-earth, insightful, and passionate way. Inspired by her own personal journey, she consistently testifies of the liberation in understanding the the importance of a “light heart” and “renewed mind”, and the great benefits in primarily focusing on aligning with your holistic well-being.
Queen Yenn has studied and continues her studies in education, metaphysics, and naturopathic medicine. See you there!
Dr. Alecia Blackwood
Ubuntu Pedagogy: Becoming an ubuntu responsive educator
The author will provide an overview of her teaching journey from the USA to Southern Africa, seeking to understand what it means to teach in the spirit of ubuntu. Dr Blackwood will unpack what ubuntu means in the context of education while showing how the process of cultivating one’s humanity is anchored in transformative learning.
Alecia Blackwood is a passionate master teacher. She has over 22 years of experience as an educator. Dr. Alecia Blackwood is an international speaker and educator. She has been sharing her expertise with teachers at the University of Central Florida, the University of Botswana, the University of Namibia, and the University of Johannesburg through lectures and workshops.
Vernon & Sakilé of Embrace Your Free
Welcome to World Schooling: The world is your classroom + life & experience is your child's best teacher
In addition to being the Co-Founders of EMBRACE YOUR FREE LLC (EYF) & the Creators of the Certified W🌍RLD Class Schooling, an interactive coaching program helping parents learn how to CREATE and FINANCE a stress-free homeschooling with “affordable” travel curriculum in 6 weeks so they can effectively use the world as their classroom, cater to the unique personalities and learning style of their child (ren) while making money doing what they love from ANYWHERE.
Yvette Brandy
Nurturing Communication Development: From the womb to the world
How do we use our cultural wisdom to infuse communication excellence in our children during ALL stages of development? Yvette takes you through her journey of language facilitation from the perspective of a homeschooling Mom and Speech-Language Pathologist.
Yvette Brandy is a speech-language pathologist, singer, writer, composer, and storyteller. For over thirty years, Yvette has diagnosed and provided multimodality therapeutic intervention for infants, preschoolers, school aged children, adults, and geriatric populations as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Nia Sadé Sángòdoyin
Using The Natal Chart: Our ancient power tool for a deeper understanding our child’s needs
In this Masterclass, I will teach parents how to reclaim their power and take control of their child’s education by dissecting and studying their natal chart. Natal charts include planetary placements, which is where a given planet was when your child was were born, based on their geographic location. I specifically focus on the placements that directly speak to the type of life lessons they came here to learn, the type of learner they are, and how they’ll best receive knowledge and wisdom along their life path journey.
Nkosi
Solving Our Math Problem Series PK-12th Grade
Nine years ago Baba NKosi decided to take all 3 of his sons out of the public school system and homeschool. He began to research the top math performing programs globally. His research led him to a field of study called Ethnomathematics where he happened upon advanced ancient math programs that derived from Africa. He began organizing advanced African Ethnomathematic materials into fun child friendly math lessons. He noticed that the system he created made a tremendous improvement on his children’s math performance. NKosi saw this as an Ubuntu moment and dedicated his life and resources to helping other children within his community improve their math performance. See you there!
Jomo W. Mutegi
Using Stories to Help Children Identify, Understand and Respond to Racism in Science
Dr. Mutegi is Associate Professor of science education at Old Dominion University (ODU), and President-Elect of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST). Dr. Mutegi’s research aims to (a) better understand and disrupt systemic racism in the STEM education of people of African descent; and (b) advance practical curriculum for STEM learners. His work appears in several respected journals including Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Science Education, Teachers College Record, and The Science Teacher. Dr. Mutegi is guided by the counsel of Dr. Amos Wilson who reminds us that, “The function of education is to secure the survival of a people.” To this end he has committed himself to supporting education that secures the survival of African people.
Jelani Byrd
Middle School Math Made Easy 6th-9th
As a 4.0 GPA student, Jelani Byrd knows all too well that sleepless nights, and stressful study halls only to receive a lackluster grade is the hallmark math experience for most. Having spent years in this environment, and tutoring struggling students, Jelani noticed that the reason most struggle with math comes down to a handful of basic misunderstandings that hinder the way math is taught and, therefore, learned. Having found these misconceptions, he was able to empower students to immediately improve their math performance using just a few of these techniques. Even as far as having a geometry anxious teenager go from fearing the subject to passing stress free with an A. In this presentation, Jelani reveals what exactly he and his students did to achieve mathematical excellence.See you there!
Mama Mawusi Ashshakir, TM, MH, ND
Sacred Birth and Imprinting Genius
Understanding the power of using cultural concepts and natural therapies to awaken the natural genius in your child while the child is in the womb. 5 things that focus your intention for healthy birth.
Ashley Jefferson
Black to Nature
Many of us understand nature from a survivalist standpoint, but what are the benefits of outdoor education for the strengthening of our children’s learning and the strengthening of our families? Gather round the campfire and let’s get back to nature! See you there!
Bayyinah Bello
Self To Greater Self In 7 Steps
Starting with a brief overview of culture, using spirituality as our vehicle, this presentation invites YOU to take seven steps stroll from the visible to the invisible and back within your greater Self; peek into the strengths lying dormant within YOU, decide to become YOU.
See you there!
Bekkah Marshall
Black Community Empowerment: Solving local & global environmental, water & sustainability issues through collaboration
This session is culturally curated with storytelling and real-world experiences for the exploration of environmental issues impacting Black Communities including clean water access. Be equipped to address and collaborate for a better Planet on both the local and global level!
Included are ideas to:
•Facilitate intergenerational conversations about the environment and solutions.
•Create eco-centered learning activities that include global outreach
Jelani Byrd
High School Math Made Easy
As a 4.0 GPA student, Jelani Byrd knows all too well that sleepless nights, and stressful study halls only to receive a lackluster grade is the hallmark math experience for most. Having spent years in this environment, and tutoring struggling students, Jelani noticed that the reason most struggle with math comes down to a handful of basic misunderstandings that hinder the way math is taught and, therefore, learned. Having found these misconceptions, he was able to empower students to immediately improve their math performance using just a few of these techniques. Even as far as having a geometry anxious teenager go from fearing the subject to passing stress free with an A. In this presentation, Jelani reveals what exactly he and his students did to achieve mathematical excellence.
See you there!
Montego (Jah--Sun) Bey
Building A Cellular Force Field of Indestructible Wellness For Your Children & Family
This presentation is filled with practical understanding and ways to build and maintain optimal health for parents, children (also those with special needs), elders, etc.
Jah--Son (a.k.a Montego El Xaymakali Bey) from Love AnkhTM is a Minister Of Wholistic Health & Wellness, Dynamic Speaker, Life Coach, Motivator & Edutainer - This enlightening and dynamic Lecturer, Edutainer, Raw Food Educator, Metaphysician, Numerologist, Phonetic SpiritTM, Reiki Master, Blue Dragon Qi-Gong Educator, Iridiologist, White Overtone Wizard, Musician, Poet, Writer, Aerospace Engineer, Father and out of the box Visionary is what the multiverse delivered.
See you there!
Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, Ed.D.
The 5 Ways Homeschooling Prepares Your Child for College Success
Dr. Khadijah Ali-Coleman is founding director of Black Family Homeschool Educators & Scholars, LLC and co-editor of the book Homeschooling Black Children in the US: Theory, Practice & Popular Culture (IAP, 2022). She homeschooled her daughter off and on for 13 years and graduated her in 2021. Her daughter earned an associate's degree while homeschooling for high school and was offered over a half million dollars in scholarships from almost 20 colleges/universities (some that she did not apply to).
Dr. Ali-Coleman is grateful to have had the opportunity to homeschool her beloved daughter and has begun coaching parents who are homeschooling on a college pathway. She is an multi-disciplinary creative and founder of Liberated Muse Arts Group, StudentMediaOnline.com and So Our Youth Aspire.
Dr. Kevin Mwata Washington
Ubuntu and the Liberation of the Afrikan Mind
This presentation is complementary and an intro to Dr. Alecia Blackwood's Ubuntu Pedagogy masterclass. Education is the passport to the future was advanced by El Hajj El Malik Shabazz. For children of Afrikan descent appropriate education that touches the spirit will allow them to see themselves as citizens of the world who are obligated to impact change. Once they see themselves as global citizens who are endowed with skills and abilities they will live life with peace, power and prosperity.
Dr. Kevin Washington (Mwata Kairi) is an Afrikan-Centered psychologist. As a Fulbright-Hays scholar Kevin (Mwata) researched the impact of socializing institutions on the healing or restructuring of post-apartheid South Afrika (Azania). It was in Azania where he researched Ubuntu and how it can inform mental health service delivery to people of Afrikan ancestry and others.
See you there!
Montego (Jah--Sun) Bey
Indigenous Tools & Practices for Black Fathers Committed To Cultivating Brilliant Children
The role of Black fathers is often underestimated. However, THIS presentation will highlight and teach powerful and proven methods that build strong bonds, develop competence and confidence, and ultimately Black Excellence in our children. These spiritual acts of fatherhood are critical in the development and cultivation of every Black child.
Jah--Son (a.k.a Montego El Xaymakali Bey) from Love AnkhTM is a Minister Of Wholistic Health & Wellness, Dynamic Speaker, Life Coach, Motivator & Edutainer - This enlightening and dynamic Lecturer, Edutainer, Raw Food Educator, Metaphysician, Numerologist, Phonetic SpiritTM, Reiki Master, Blue Dragon Qi-Gong Educator, Iridiologist, White Overtone Wizard, Musician, Poet, Writer, Aerospace Engineer, Father and out of the box Visionary is what the multiverse delivered.
Anashay Wright
Disrupting the School to Poverty Pipeline in the Black Community
During our session, we'll unpack what it means to create joyful, peaceful & powerful communities & schools by mapping out THE VISION. Vision is key to achieving the SUCCESS we all desire. Participants will go on on a journey that will leave them understanding what it takes to Disrupt the negative impacts of a system and begin the journey of manifesting the vision they seek of powerful educational experience for their children and family.
Brenaea Fairchild
You Can Homeschool: Research proves it
It's easy for self-doubt to creep in on this homeschool journey. Questions like, “Are they behind?”, “How will my children turn out?”, and “And what in the WORLD am I doing?” can make us feel discouraged. Thankfully, our thoughts of self-doubt are far from the truth. This presentation will dive into the research that highlights the effectiveness and impact of homeschooling and you’ll walk away with insights and strategies to keep you encouraged on this journey.
See you there!
Joy Marilie Jackson
Engaging Musically: An introduction to foundational music skills and activities for 0-4 year olds
In this session, I'll break down and define some music terminology, introduce some of the foundational music skills that you can provide for your child through casual interactions, as well as intentional musical play. We will also discuss ways to center blackness in your child's music experience beyond exposure to black musicians. See you there!
Yaw Agbede, P.E.
Foundations of Engineering for Nation Building
“We are not engaged in domestic politics, in church building or in social uplift work, but we are engaged in nation building.”
-Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Engineering is the use of science and mathematics to design and build the technologies and infrastructure that are necessary for nations to function. Engineers are nation builders; however, that connection is often not well understood.
In this masterclass we’ll explore the why and how of engineering – how engineers build technologies and infrastructure and why engineers are necessary for nation building and management activities.
Evelyn & Baoku Duduyemi
Plants Count! Teaching STEM and Self Reliance by Teaching Agricultural Science
Plants Count!, the first Kujenga Nguvu initiative, brings together young teachers, experienced elders, and middle and high school students from both Tanzania and the USA to learn STEM while celebrating, uplifting and preserving the rich Tanzanian agricultural legacy that has helped make this country great. Kujenga Nguvu means “Build Power” in KiSwahili. Kujenga Nguvu is the first program offered by AYA Tanzania. This international NGO is a collaboration between AYA Educational Institute and Kibolebole Educational Institute.See you theere!
Ric Mathis
B1(Black First): Table Talks
Expanding thought on what it means to put our children first.
Ric Mathis is a 2017 recipient of former President Baraka Obama’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also independent visual storyteller adept in areas of photojournalism and video production. As a former attendee of Fort Valley State University and alumnus of Georgia State University, he acquired an educational background in music management and marketing. His appreciation for the artistic craftsmanship of lyricists led to his first visual production entitled “Word”, which featured The Last Poets, Cee-Lo Green, Sonya Sanchez, Amiri Baraka, and more.
Alycia Bettina Wright
Building the Co-op of Your Dreams, Culturally & Nature Centered
Interested in learning how to build a homeschool or educational co-op? You've come to the right place! Join a panel discussion of seasoned Black homeschoolers who have created their own sacred and collaborative spaces. They will share their stories, along with tips, tools, and suggestions for getting off to a great start and maintaining longevity.
See you there!
Olísa Yaa Omíyále Tolókun
PsychoSpiritual Youth Development and Prevention of Mental Illness.
Olísa Yaa Omíyale Tolókun is the founder and president of the Sakhu School of Psychology, which specializes in culturally competent continuing education for licensed mental health professionals. She is the author of several books, including, Afrikana Spiritual Coaching: A Cultural Guide to Actualization, and Afrikana Psychology Credentialing and Curriculum Development:
See you there!
Moses West
Atmospheric Water Generation and Sustainability for the Future
Moses is a military dependent and retired officer. Moses has worked endlessly over the past five years to manufacture the most energy efficient high volume water production AWG units available to disaster recovery and normal every day usage for a myriad of other solution where water has become difficult to find.
He has made it his mission to prove that the atmosphere is a limitless source of water the will help provide for society well into the future.
Karimah King
The Dangers and Effects of EMF's and How To Protect Your Family
This discussion will touch on studies on the effects of EMF's and how they have changed in recent years with the advancement of technology. We will discuss signs and symptoms of exposure as well as what we can do to protect ourselves and our families.
Kevin (Estilingue)
Introduction to Capoeira
Kevin is a practitioner of the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira, and have been training for 10 years. He has had the pleasure of teaching both children and adults of all ages. His goal is to offer knowledge in this beautiful art by using movement/self-defense, music, instruments language, and culture. Kevin is a married, father of 3 (2 boys and 1 girl) who are also part of the capoeira family.
NKosi
AFRICAN MATH® Movement
Many well meaning parents and educators don’t feel confident in their ability to teach mathematics. NKosi is the father of 4 and had similar reservations when he began homeschooling. His research led him into the hidden world of African mathematics. He began to unlock and decode the tremendous contributions Africans have historically made in mathematics.
Monica Utsey
Building Your Own Homeschool Community
Monica Zandra Utsey is an educator, writer, blogger, vlogger, homeschool consultant, essential oilsadvocate, travel consultant,and 20-year homeschool veteran. Monica has written for a variety of local and national publications and currently chronicles her homeschooling and travel adventures in her blog Chocolate Covered Boy Joy and her YouTube Channel Chocolate City Homeschool Life.
Ọmọwale Àṣẹ
The Cosmos and Our Children: How to use origin stories to tap into the imagination.
In this class parents will learn about the usage of origin stories to engage their children’s imagination, tap into their genius & uncover their relationship with the universe.
Ọmọwale Àṣẹ is an educator of five (5) years in the public & private domain. A soon to be published children's book author that specializes in connecting children to their purpose.
Khabeer & Cesa Salaam
African Science: Challenging how we look at our environment
Our uncritical belief in Western science hinders our quest to reclaim control over African mathematical and scientific genius and technological developments. African’s have traditional methods of precipitating and verifying information that is centered in an African world view and based on a deep understanding of the connectedness of the spiritual and material world.
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Ashley Jefferson
Storytelling with Nguzo Babies
An interactive storytelling class featuring puppet play, music and more!
Ms. Ashley is the early childhood enthusiast and play advocate of over 20 years! Having served as an early childhood teacher, nanny, event planner and museum curator, Ashley has founded both Play Pan Afrikan Kids and Nguzo Babies.She enjoys offering support and quality resources to families with young children to restore the beauty of Black childhood and family pastimes.
Ms. Ashley is the early childhood enthusiast and play advocate of over 20 years! Having served as an early childhood teacher, nanny, event planner and museum curator, Ashley has founded both Play Pan Afrikan Kids and Nguzo Babies.She enjoys offering support and quality resources to families with young children to restore the beauty of Black childhood and family pastimes.
Ameerah Anakaona Bello
Empowering Children's Mental Math Capacity
This workshop will explore manipulative-based concepts for elementary aged children by sharing some proven tools and strategies that will help families build a solid foundation and help our children develop the skills they need in order to ‘get to know' numbers in a practical way (called numeracy), dive into benefits of using manipulatives (specifically the abacus), and what parents can do to help our children possess the skills needed to be comfortable with and prepared for enrolling into any level of math.
Mark Weber II
DinoSOAR
Ever since he was 1yrs old, Mark has been an avid lover of nature's creatures and while he enjoys playing with his pet husky (Mysty), catching bugs, watching fish, and trying to convince his parents to buy him a tarantula (ohhh heck NO😳) his major interest is for nature's biggest creatures THE DINOSAURS!
Mark has collected a plethora of different dino buddies (and lost his favorite velociraptor to a mysty chew attack) from herbivores like Brachiosaurus🦕🍃 to carnivores like Tyrannosaurus rex🦖🥩 and omnivores like Microraptor🥩🍃. Come join the dino hype with Mark as he does what he loves most learning more about all the different dinosaurs that have walked, swam or flown the Earth.
Tondalaya Takapu
STEM- The Magic of Melanin and DNA
Parents will need to provide ingredients for those who want to participate in the project. Supplies are as follows: 1) 1 pack of Twizzlers 2) Toothpicks 3) Gummy CandyTondalaya Takapu is the founder and chief executive officer of Club Lab Rascals. Club Lab Rascals is the nation’s #1 producer of culturally-inclusive, on-demand STEM camps, e-learning experiences and curricula for K-5 students.
With her finger on the pulse of K-5 education and e-learning, Takapu continues to shape Club Lab Rascals future by taking the lead in new product research and development, sales and marketing. She has also led the company to developing K-5 STEM curricula for licensing by schools and districts.
Ava N. Simmons aka Ava The S.T.E.M. Princess®
Acid-Base S.T.E.M. Experiment
Ava N. Simmons aka Ava The S.T.E.M. Princess® will discuss how she overcame her academic challenges using S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities, and she will conduct an acid-base reaction experiment. From this experience, children will engage in fun while learning and gain an increased understanding of acid-base S.T.E.M. principles as they apply to household kitchen materials (e.g. vinegar, baking soda, food coloring).
Ava N. Simmons, also known as Ava The S.T.E.M. Princess®, is a 9-year-old S.T.E.M. Ambassador, Entrepreneur, Author, and creator of Team Genius Squad. Team Genius Squad’s mission is to support all learning styles and levels by providing visual-based educational activities and products for all age groups based on S.T.E.M. concepts.
Baba Yoga Bey the Afrocentric Godfather
Liberating Your Soul
The extravaganza of OptiFine Wellness for you and your family preparing yourself to cleanse your karma and preparing yourself in the now and the future.
Wellness practitioner for over 40 years -Outreach Coordinator for National Black Men's Health Network -Yoga/Tai-Chi/Qi-Gong Instructor -Rites of Passage Speaker -Everything Is In Divine Order.
BABA “YOGA” BEY is a HEALTH GURU, Yoga Qi-Gong & Tai-Chi instructor, community activist, conga drummer, and natural foods specialist.
Today, he continues to dedicate himself to carving out new landmarks in holistic health and healing based on science and ancient healing arts. With emphasis on The 21st Century “State of the Arts” of wellness, herbs, vegetables, and flower gardens.
Gracie's Corner
Gracie's Corner Jamboree
Join Gracie's Corner Jamboree and meet Gracie LIVE in our Children's Watoto Village on Saturday at 4:30 PM EST. Come laugh, dance, and sing together with other children and families while experiencing what has become the most popular children's YouTube channel, GRACIE'S CORNER!! Play games, win prizes, and ask Gracie anything you've ever wanted to know, as well as hear how Gracie and her family became such a huge SUCCESS!
Ɛna Njideka Karmo
Into Wombmanhood
This interactive Workshop for our pubescent Princesses, ages 9-14, will provide insightful holistic information to assist them in their early journey Into Wombmanhood.
Kemi Abifarin
Culture, Character, Creativity
This session will creatively explore all the ways that we grow as a individuals and as a community using our culture and building on our character.See you there!
Queen Yenn
Cruising Through Chaos
In this session you will learn sound, proven methods to not only relieve stress but prevent it in the first place!See you there!
Jomo W. Mutegi
The History and Science of Making Ice Cream
In this presentation, participants will learn (a) the science that gives ice cream its unique properties, and (b) the Black inventors who are responsible for ice cream as we know it today. The presenter will also guide the group as we make our own ice cream and challenge participants to develop healthier alternatives.
Dr. Denise Smith-Archer
The Life I Want, The Career I Choose
Dr. Denise Smith-Archer is an engineer and educator. She earned her Ph.D. in civil engineering and has previously worked as a transportation engineer, researcher, planner, and professor. Denise, who has taught at the K-12, college, and graduate school levels, is an advocate for using STEM education as a tool for community building.
Tayvon Snowden
All Things Aviation
I will provide a in-depth review of different careers in the aviation industry. With an emphasis on piloting, I will use my background to cover the topics of professional pilot development, steps and goals on becoming a pilot, and the some technical basics of flying.
Tayvon Snowden is a FAA certified flight instructor and commercial pilot. He has been flying for the last decade and has developed a passion and love of all things aviation.
Kevin (Estilingue)
Introduction to Capoeira
Kevin is a practitioner of the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira, and have been training for 10 years. He has had the pleasure of teaching both children and adults of all ages. His goal is to offer knowledge in this beautiful art by using movement/self-defense, music, instruments language, and culture. Kevin is a married, father of 3 (2 boys and 1 girl) who are also part of the capoeira family.
Baba Yoga Bey the Afrocentric Godfather
Liberating Your Soul
The extravaganza of OptiFine Wellness for you and your family preparing yourself to cleanse your karma and preparing yourself in the now and the future.
Wellness practitioner for over 40 years -Outreach Coordinator for National Black Men's Health Network -Yoga/Tai-Chi/Qi-Gong Instructor -Rites of Passage Speaker -Everything Is In Divine Order
Carlos Adams Bey
Cellular Health 101
I will teach the youth ways to consume foods for the overall health and wellness of our cells. Breaking down the foundation of simple Biology, I will help the youth understand how cells make up our organ systems and how to prepare foods that are designed specifically for fueling each. The goal is for each young person to leave knowing tangible ways they can use cellular health as a way to become the best version of themselves.
Nia Sadé Sángòdoyin
A Meditative Writing Experience with Mama Nia, The Literary Revolutionary
In this workshop, I will challenge attendees to explore their purpose through visualization and self-reflection prompts. The goal is for our children to build confidence in assessing themselves on a consistent basis using writing as a tool. We will discuss the importance of journaling, dream capturing, and other meditative writing techniques that enhance self-awareness and social and emotional wellness.
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Children’s Watoto Village Ages 0-10
This ticket grants access to the full weekend of Children’s Watoto Village Mini-Masterclasses. (Only 1 ticket needed per household) (ages 0-10) (Adults advised to be present for small children) After the expo & once they are available, recordings will be provided for 14 days as a courtesy to those who may not be able to attend all of the presentations or those who may want to just further enjoy! IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Zoom log-in info will be provided the day of the Liberated Minds Expo!
Children’s Sankofa Scholars Ages 11-17
This ticket grants access to the full weekend of Children’s Sankofa Scholars Youth Masterclasses. (ages 11-17) (Only 1 ticket needed per household) After the expo & once they are available, recordings will be provided for 14 days as a courtesy to those who may not be able to attend all of the presentations or those who may want to just further enjoy! IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Zoom log-in info will be provided on the day of the Liberated Minds Expo!
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