Literacy

Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Unveils New Mobile Resource Center

Steph And Ayesha Curry Lead Youth Empowerment Initiative

Steph and Ayesha Curry recently led a youth empowerment initiative in Oakland.
by Brandee Sanders
09.11.21
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Stephen And Ayesha Curry Donate Books To Students

Stephen and Ayesha Curry donated thousands of books to students in Oakland.
by NewsOne Staff
08.31.21
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6-Year-Old Donates 5,000 Books To Children Amid Pandemic

A 6-year-old from Long Island donated over 5,000 books to children in need amid the pandemic.
by NewsOne Staff
09.02.21
Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama To Host Virtual Read-Alongs For Youth

Former first lady Michelle Obama will host virtual read-alongs for youth amid the coronavirus pandemic.
by NewsOne Staff
09.08.21
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019

‘Young People’s Literature’ Ambassador: Jason Reynolds

Award-winning author Jason Reynolds has been appointed National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature by the Library of Congress.
by NewsOne Staff
09.10.21
NFL Player Jarvis Jenkins Youth Reading Event The International Hair Studios Harlem

Barbershop Books Empowers Black Boys To Read

Barbershop Books is bringing literature to barbershops across the country to inspire young Black boys to read.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
African descent boy in school library reading book.

DC Fifth-Graders Start Book Club For Black Boys

A group of students at Truesdell Education Campus in Northwest Washington started a book club for Black boys.
by NewsOne Staff
01.28.18
African descent little girl in school library reading book.

Teen Entrepreneur Promotes Reading Among Black Youth

17-year-old Memphis-based entrepreneur Journi Prewitt created the Black Butterfly Beautiful box to inspire Black girls to read.
by NewsOne Staff
01.06.18
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How To Keep Kids Reading This Summer

Retaining a year’s worth of learning during the summer break is a challenge, especially for children in low-income families.
by nigelroberts1
06.22.17
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New Book Club For Black Boys

An African-American boy launches a book club featuring literature with positive Black characters.
by nigelroberts1
06.19.19
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Black Kids Need To See Themselves In Books

Literacy advocates press for more books with diverse characters.
by nigelroberts1
03.13.17
Library of Congress Swear In

New Library Chief Promotes Tech In Black Community

The first African-American and woman becomes Library of Congress' new chief executive. She's widely praised for promoting technology at libraries…
by nigelroberts1
09.17.16
Libraries are a great place for creative minds

President Obama To Nominate Carla D. Hayden Librarian…

On Wednesday, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress. If confirmed…
by D.L. Chandler
02.24.16
Libraries are a great place for creative minds

When Will We Stop Allowing ‘Good Intentions’ To…

'A Fine Dessert' is the latest children's book to be praised for its "good intentions" while dropping the ball on…
by Allison McGevna, Managing Editor of HelloBeautiful.com
04.17.21
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“Take Home A High Grade N*gger For Your…

This is a level of racism that just doesn’t even make sense… pic.twitter.com/Qy76Kiemlp — Yours In Negritude (@MeWeFree) May 27,…
by hollowaylynette
05.30.15
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NewsOne Minute: NYPD’s Top Black Official Quits On…

Philip Banks III, the top uniformed official in the New York City Police Department, has resigned as chief of department on the eve…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21
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NewsOne Minute: Barbershop Promotes Literacy by Giving Young…

Your local barbershop probably consists of TVs broadcasting ESPN, animated banter on almost any subject and music to match the…
by NewsOne Staff
07.17.14
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What Books Are You Reading?
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21
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