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Literacy has to do with the ability to read while literary has to do with knowing something/ a topic well.

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That we all have geniuses ( kids and adults ). 

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That we all have geniuses ( kids and adults ). 

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everyone is a genius and has the potential to do great and wonderful things

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Thinking of reading and writing as a tool that leads to personal and community growth rather than just something you have to learn to do.

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Joy should come first!

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Literacy is knowing how to read. Literary is more focused on critical thinking and being able to formulate your own ideas based on information gathered.

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Literacy is knowing how to read. Literary is more focused on critical thinking and being able to formulate your own ideas based on information gathered.

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Teachers are charged with cultivating their own genius that lies with in them.

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Teachers are charged with cultivating their own genius that lies with in them.

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There were literacy societies in the past for African Americans. They saw it as empowerment 

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There were literacy societies in the past for African Americans. They saw it as empowerment 

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To teach genius, teachers have to cultivate their own genius. 

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To teach genius, teachers have to cultivate their own genius. 

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Everyone is a genius in something.  Teachers need to work at finding what ALL students are a genius in.

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African American  back in the 1800's use their minds and pen to battle injustice.

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African American  back in the 1800's use their minds and pen to battle injustice.

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We need frameworks that have been written by people of color and designed for students of color.

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We need frameworks that have been written by people of color and designed for students of color.

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You have to first recognize the genius within yourself.

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You have to first recognize the genius within yourself.

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educators need to move towards cultivating the genius that aready lies within students and teachers.

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educators need to move towards cultivating the genius that aready lies within students and teachers.

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Students need spaces to speak about injustice.

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Students need spaces to speak about injustice.

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Genius already lies within students and teachers

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Genius already lies within students and teachers

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The importance of meaning-making and criticality in today's classrooms.

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The importance of meaning-making and criticality in today's classrooms.

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The quote: "Students need spaces to name and critique injustice to help them ultimately develop the agency to build a better world." It connects with the leader in me chat my students say everyday where we say "I am a leader and change starts with me."

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The quote: "Students need spaces to name and critique injustice to help them ultimately develop the agency to build a better world." It connects with the leader in me chat my students say everyday where we say "I am a leader and change starts with me."

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Genius is within all of us, we just have to have an opportunity to explore it and learn it.

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Genius is within all of us, we just have to have an opportunity to explore it and learn it.

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today school communities have steadily struggled w/ways to advance the literace achievement of Black youth
Quote : "We have have larrgely w/drawn frown frowm the historical..

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Literacy connects to acts of self empowerment, self-determination and self liberation.

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Literacy connects to acts of self empowerment, self-determination and self liberation.

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All students/people have their genius from day 1. What they learn in the classroom is additional and supportive.

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All students/people have their genius from day 1. What they learn in the classroom is additional and supportive.

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each one of us have specific value

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pursuits lead to self determination, self reliance and self empowerment

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pursuits lead to self determination, self reliance and self empowerment

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literacy is not just about reading words on the page but it also carries some sort of action. 

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literacy is not just about reading words on the page but it also carries some sort of action. 

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Historically Responsive Literacy empowers both students and teachers and allows them to cultivate their genius.

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Historically Responsive Literacy empowers both students and teachers and allows them to cultivate their genius.

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history from all communities

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Joy should be incorporated in the lessons.

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Joy should be incorporated in the lessons.

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To be able to teach someone, teachers have to know what their genius is.

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To be able to teach someone, teachers have to know what their genius is.

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African Americans were forced to create their own space that allowed them to become empowered through educating themselves, and becoming known through their own forms of expression…writings, speeches, etc

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African Americans were forced to create their own space that allowed them to become empowered through educating themselves, and becoming known through their own forms of expression…writings, speeches, etc

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The significance of history in the black literary societies 

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The significance of history in the black literary societies 

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hunger or thirst of knowledge/education

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We are all unique in some way and everyone should be valued 

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We are all unique in some way and everyone should be valued 

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Learn your genius feel comfortable and then it will be easier to identify others genius  and guide them teach them 

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Learn your genius feel comfortable and then it will be easier to identify others genius  and guide them teach them 

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understanding of equity and social justice

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students can feel the vibe, they can feel/notice the teachers feelings based on the tone of voice and expression. Definitely Joy in every lesson  

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students can feel the vibe, they can feel/notice the teachers feelings based on the tone of voice and expression. Definitely Joy in every lesson  

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Literacy was connected to acts of self-empowerment, self-determination and self-liberation.  

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Literacy was connected to acts of self-empowerment, self-determination and self-liberation.  

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reading & writing vs. study and appreciation of literature

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reading & writing vs. study and appreciation of literature