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National Black Child Development Institute

https://www.nbcdi.org/news/leaders-educators-and-advocates-convene-chicago-tackle-top-issues-facing-black-children-during

I chose to research the website for NBCDI a little more. I have always wanted to attend a early childhood conference and saw this headline on their website. The theme for this years conference is Transforming Communities for Our Communities. With a lot of changes developing in my area along with many others this stood out for me. This week’s discussion also discusses culture and diversity. 

We must have this discussion more for education to be inclusive.

As part of the roundtable discussion at the conference this year this will be a key factor “Failure to accurately count Black children and families in the 2020 Census can have a devastating impact on communities across the country, resulting in diminished resources for education, healthcare and housing. Mayors Lightfoot and Lance Bottoms and a diverse panel of national and community thought leaders will explore the topic and mine for opportunities around this issue, which will ultimately impact families for the next decade.” (NBCDI, 2020)

I believe we have to have organization to represent different cultures to make sure all children are accountant for. "Quality programs for Black children must incorporate factors that ensure esteem and respect for oneself and one's heritage."

- Evelyn K. Moore, NBCDI President Emeritus, 1972