I was invited by the most wonderful human being, former teacher of my children,who became my friend Mrs. Aimee Cawley Ryder to come to Aberdeen Elementary School in Hampton to give a presentation to her class. I used to volunteer in her classroom at Luther W. Machen Elementary School and she was an incredible teacher. We’ve kept in touch over the years and she asked if I would come to her class and speak with her students. Of course I said yes... I was honored to do so.
I talked with them about the field of Anthropology and my work at the African Burial Ground National Monument, brought African artifacts for them to hold from Ethiopia, Ghana, Senegal and instruments for them to play and we discussed world geography locating African countries on the map while listening to South African Queen Mother Miriam Makeba.
I’ve been teaching for almost 35 years now from 3rd grade to college classes and senior groups from church groups to those who are incarcerated. Every time I teach, I am reminded of the joy I feel giving back...and with the youth, telling them how special they each are and reminding them of the great culture and civilization they come from.
Thank you my dear friend for inviting me to spend time with your class and thank you for the handmade gift and card from the students which I will treasure.
#BlackHistoryMonthisEveryMonth
#Humanity
#AfricanAmericanHistoryIsAmericanHistory
This is a HUGE part of my life’s work and the work of The Sankofa Projects !!!!
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