"From Alex Haley to Arthur Shomburg, this text serves as an inspirational reference book for Black youth to be reminded of their legacy of greatness. Each page takes you on a voyage throughout the year that encourages our youth to be confident, strong, reflective and inquisitive.
From Ida B. Wells to Shirley Chisholm, each day takes the reader to the founding of an HBCU, a sorority, a Kwanza principle, and hundreds of quotes, proverbs and significant achievements. These pearls of wisdom invite the reader to extend their knowledge of Black history by researching and answering trivia questions at the end of each day. Most importantly, this book provides historical facts of many unsung heroes while providing a daily affirmation to serve as a reflective writing prompt to channel positive thoughts and self-perceptions. This is where Black genius meets Black excellence."
Dawn Williams, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean
Howard University School of Education
Black Genius was created to affirm, educate, and liberate young people through knowledge of their past and reflection on their future. Families and educators can utilize this tool to inspire conversations, encourage ingenuity, and develop the restorative art of journaling. The information contained within is a spark for a much deeper dive into the genius of their ancestors and elders, leading them to the genius within. Black Genius is a compilation of daily Black facts, affirmations, writing prompts, and questions designed to peak the curiosity of children and lead them to embark upon deeper research about their rich, meaningful history.
Black Genius is the cumulation of a three-year project that began after Dr. Streeter's search for guided journals specifically for the children that Ascensions' serves proved to be fruitless. Proceeds from Black Genius support therapeutic programs for families at Ascensions and ensures that every child that walks through our doors receives a copy of this powerful resource. The journal can be purchased online at all major outlets and soon, at a Black bookstore near you!
Please contact us for Black Genius journaling workshops, book fairs, festivals, and school/nonprofit events. We'd love to connect with the Geniuses in your life.
Black Genius is the cumulation of a three-year project that began after Dr. Streeter's search for guided journals specifically for the children that Ascensions' serves proved to be fruitless. Proceeds from Black Genius support therapeutic programs for families at Ascensions and ensures that every child that walks through our doors receives a copy of this powerful resource. The journal can be purchased online at all major outlets and soon, at a Black bookstore near you!
Please contact us for Black Genius journaling workshops, book fairs, festivals, and school/nonprofit events. We'd love to connect with the Geniuses in your life.
"Black Genius: A Guided Journal through History and Affirmation is AMAZING! Imagine – for one year your child can embark on a daily historical journey about their ancestors, while writing about their own life. This journal does just that! Dr. Corbitt’s groundbreaking journal combines all of my favorite things as a mother and an educator: journaling, self-love, history and inspiration. The content is timely, culturally relevant and grounded in our history. Most importantly, this book is intentional about building character. As an educator for over 25 years, I embrace material that allows our children to explore their culture while envisioning how their personal stories fit into the larger African American narrative.
I believe that this journal should be used in every household, classroom, and after school program. This journal is relevant for tweens while younger children can read and work though the writing prompts together with their parents. No matter how you use this journal, I hope that it brings as much joy as it does for my son who loves the quotes, the stories and the thoughtful questioning!"
Rona Frederick, PhD
Founder Moja Consulting/Associate Professor-Catholic University
Black Genius: A Guided Journal Through History and Affirmation
Black Genius: A Guided Journal Through History and Affirmation was created to affirm, educate, and liberate young people through knowledge of their past and reflection on their future. Families and educators can utilize this tool to inspire conversations, encourage ingenuity, and develop the restorative art of journaling. The information contained within is only a spark for a much deeper dive into the genius of their ancestors and elders, leading them to the genius within. *Free Shipping to addresses in the United States