The website that I have been researching and exploring thus
far is the National Black Child Development Institute. What seems to be
relevant to my current professional development is the information on education
in general, the layout of their policy on teaching black children, early
childhood education issues and trends, family engagement, as well as the health
and well-being of the children.
What I felt was very interesting when it pertains to
families and family togetherness is the issue of absentee parents. On the NBCDI,
“ the U.S. Census Buera reports that one-third of American children are growing
up without their birth father. The last 50 years show that the number of
children who live in a two-parent home has decreased by 22 points, and the
number of babies born to unwed mothers has increased from 5% to 40%.” (NBCDI,
2014) That is a issue all over, but
especially in the black communities, and I am glad that NBCDI is making sure to
bring awareness when thinking of the well-being and education for African
American children. Even though this is
article is in the ‘who we are’ section on the website on the issues and
policies they deal with, it is very relevant to my professional development.
The newsletter has not come out thus far for the 2014 calendar year, but I am
still keeping a lookout for the newsletter.
There are some great things this site has to offer. You can
be a student, regular, or join the organization on behalf of another group for
$40 or less. It is a great way to get involved for a small price, which is a
great insight for me as an educator and advocate.
Reference:
The
National Black Child Development Institute. (2014) Retrieved from http://www.nbcdi.org/ .
Wow! This would have most definitely drew my attention as well. It seems as if so many families are being broken, divided, and split to different issues in the home which leaves mother or either fathers to raise their children alone in a one parent family. This can be a bit much when trying to ensure the educational, financial, and support a child might need. Like you stated, it is an issue all around but I am very much concerned as well as you, those black families who struggle and have to deal with one parent families and the fact that children are being born more and more to unwed mothers. This is an issue within my own community and it bothers me personally and professionally. A change has to come and can come with more positive leaders and those who are willing to fight for families and being a positive role model and guide within their community. What are some of things you are doing as a leader in your community when it comes to issues like these? I am pretty you are doing something great.
ReplyDeleteMelanie Perry
Great Post! I am intrigued by the information that you have shared. It is sometimes mind boggling the numbers of children who are growing up without a second parent in the home, it becomes all the more crucial that as we do all we can to provide for some of their needs. The National Black Child Development Institute seems to be a great resource in which to gather information and to see what is truly relevant to the needs for the population.
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