Here at ADIA, we believe that Black history and culture should be celebrated all year round! But it's still great to use observations that take place throughout the calendar year as entry points to educate your children about different elements of the African Diaspora.
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As a follow up to my previous post, I am offering a list of books for grades 6-12 to explore Haitian history and culture in literature.
Haiti is just one of many parts of the African Diaspora ADIA plans to explore in our curricula. Stay tuned for updates on our pilot program!
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Here at ADIA, we value teaching our young people about the African Diaspora so that they understand the resilience and power in our history, as well as what connects people of African descent. Learning about Haiti, its history and culture is no exception.
As a Haitian American, everything I learned about Haiti was outside of the classroom. None of my classroom teachers ever referenced the country known as the first free Black republic in the Western Hemisphere. Fortunately we live in a time where resources are growing for children to learn about Haiti!
Let's take advantage of those resources, especially during Haitian Heritage Month!
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It is important for parents and guardians to know what resources are available to them when introducing elements of Black history and culture to their children. @aalbc is one that can support families in bringing Black literature to their homes!
Follow @thisisadia for more tips and resources, as well as for updates on the launch of our pilot program!
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Here at ADIA, we believe in empowering parents and guardians with curricula, resources and tips on how to provide our youth with an education on the African Diaspora, and providing artistic outlets in doing so. Let's work together to give our children a well-rounded education and ground them in our history!
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In this reel, I explain how the histories and cultures of the African Diaspora can be explored through food!
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From ADIA's founder, Maxine Montilus: "As someone who has committed my life to a career in the arts, it breaks my heart to see schools devalue them.... especially since they foster the creativity we say we need for the 21st century workforce. Why short change our children's potential for greatness and their overall development this way? That is why the arts are a key component of ADIA's program...we want to build up our youth's imaginations and capabilities, not limit them."
*Source: /2022/03/15/the-arts-deserve-more-funding-in-schools/#:~:text=A%20report%20by%20the%20National,the%20arts%20have%20excelled%20academically
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It is this trend with state legislation towards "anti-CRT" laws that drives us to do the work we do here at ADIA.
These are scary times, in which state governments think they can erase history.
We encourage families to look for alternatives (such as our program) to enhance their children's education. Our youth deserve to learn the fullness of our history...learning from the past enhance's one sense of identity and provides opportunities to not repeat the mistakes of the past as well.
*Source: "States That Have Banned Critical Race Theory 2023", World Population Review: /state-rankings/states-that-have-banned-critical-race-theory
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From ADIA's founder, Maxine Montilus: "Three books that have significantly shaped my approach as an educator are "Pedagogy of the Oppressed " by Paulo Freire and bell hooks' "Teaching to Transgress " and "Teaching Critical Thinking".
All three books have inspired me to go beyond just dumping information onto students. I always seek opportunities for young people to engage with material we explore together.
As a dance educator, I've experienced first hand how the arts can enhance one's capacity for engagement and critical thinking in the classroom. Information and concepts learned resonate more when one can use their creativity and imagination in the learning process. That's why ADIA uses the arts to teach about Black history and culture."
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Slide 1: I'll never forget a 7th grade student once told me-in my first year as a public school dance teacher -that they got more history from my dance class than in their humanities course!
Slide 2: Those are the moments that remind me of why I've chosen to do the work that I do.
Slide 3: Our children want to learn about their history in a way that reflects their culture and identity. It's up to us to provide them with opportunities to do so.
Follow @thisisadia for more info on our approach in teaching Black history and culture, along with details on our pilot program!
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A.D.I.A. engages K-12 students and their families with curricula that explores the African Diaspora through the arts.
Follow us to learn more about our approach to teaching Black history and culture!
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Announcing MV Dance Project's arts education program, ADIA!
African Diaspora in the Arts (A.D.I.A.) provides curricula and content for K-12 students that uses the arts to teach about various histories and elements of the African Diaspora.
Here is what we believe:
Knowledge is power.
We all have the capacity for creativity.
Black history is American history.
Critical thinking skills are needed for the future.
Families learning together builds and strengthens our communities.
Our founder, Maxine Montilus, is a Brooklyn-born and raised Haitian-American choreographer, performer and educator who has taught for public schools, universities, community centers, arts organizations and more for over 9 years!
Stay tuned for more info on ADIA, including the launch of our pilot program! Make sure to follow @thisisadia
for updates as well.
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