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The MNIA Operation STEM Project was A Huge Success!!!

3/22/2016

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The Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association
Operation STEM was HUGE Success!

Students were introduced to participate in numerous hands on projects in science, technology, engineering, and math.


Students were awarded certificates and mini ipads to further encourage STEM Learning


It was an amazing day of discovery and fun. 

Thank you to All our Supporters, Volunteers, and Parents!

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2015 Kirkwood African American Achievement Award

2/17/2015

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Jayla Adams
Deja Akers
Dina Alabsew
Mary Alabsew
Robson Ali
Angel Armendariz
Keith Ashcraft
Justin Battle
Christi Bell
Jah Leah Bell
Adiera Beyene
Fraye Beyene
Cidney Billops
Ezra Blair
Naomi Blair
Sarah Blair
Joseph Bourke
Haverlynn Bracy
Samayah Brown
Justin Buchanan
Meridian Buckner Swain
Dylan Burgett
Mikalyn Burrus
Erika Byrd
Orlando Caffey
Terricka Cain
Horation Clark
Daron Clay
Leondre Clay
Taron Coats
Alisa Cooper
Mark Corley
Bryson Daigh
Caleb Daniel
Elisha Daniel
Jonah Daniel
Desire Davis
Shelby Davis
Abigail DeClue
Madison DeClue

Camille Denton
Andrew Dover
Tanyra Eaton
Devan Edwards
Lauren Edwards
Tyler Edwards
Kathryn Eilert
Hannah Elder
Olivia Flagg-Bourke
Jackson Fortner
Rikki Franks
Jaquan Galvin
Amivi Gamon
Tamia Garrett
Iris Gillam
Kylel Gillam
Takai Gillam
Kellie Gilmore
Katlin Glasco
Justin Gray
Brittney Griffin
Morgan Griggs
Jordann Hamilton
Jabari Hamilton-Banks
Janaya Harris
Jessica Harris
Ahmed Hassan
Deantae Henry

Kelsey Hewitt
Olivia Hodge
Christopher Hopkins
Matthew Hopkins
Camryn Howe
Skylar Howe
Ashley Hundley
Gerald Jackson
Ja'Lyn Jackson
La Trice Jackson
Ronnell Jackson

Sydni Jackson
Aaliyah Jones
Tiffany Jordan
Taiye Joseph
Kyndal Keller
Diamond King
Indea Lewis
Tyriek Lewis
Dontez Lillard
Anthony Loper
Damien Loyd
Dominique Loyd
Mekhi Macklin
Cameron Macon
Angel Matthews
Ke'Von McCulley
Alexander McElwee
Benjamin McElwee
Arin McGinty
Lauryn Miller
Najmaa Mohamed
Yassin Mohamed
Desirae Monroe
Emmanuel Morgan
Joshua Morgan
Isaac Moye
Taj Muldrow
Christopher Nesbitt
Austin Nico
Caleb Nico
Dominique Noel
Kavion Norman
Mikailla Northern
Andrew Oliver
Joseph Olugbemi
Najma Omar
Tiffani O'Neil
Kaleb Owens
Destini Patrick
Jocelyn Payne
Wis-Ange Pierre
John Powell
Coriana Proemsey
Joelle Pruitt
Nicoles Pruitt
Aubrey Puryear
Aaliyah Ray
Blaine Reid
Bryson Reid
Amber Richards
Brittany Richards
Alayjia Richardson
Cameron Rivers
Bianca Roper
Jordan Roundtree
Jason Rush
Breahna Samuel
Maurice Sanford
Adam Shaeffer
Myah Scott
Cevon Seymour
Helena Seymour
Clarke Shead
Madison Shead
Halima Sheikh Mohamed
Isaiah Smart
Kiden Smith
Shavantaysia Smith
Anthony Speech
Justin St. Omer
Jacob St. Omer
Ta'Nia Stanback
Quentin Stepp
Thomas Stevenson
Tabitha Stowers
Tylisha Stubbs
Dembari Taneh

Deja Tart
Connor Thomas
Royce Tillman
Armon Tindle
Keon Tindle
Hava Turner
Kharynton Wallace-Allen
Ashanti Waller
Nyla Waller
Donovan Washington
Evan Washington
Mah Kya Washington
Kayla Watkins
Jada Welch
Tynesha Wilkes
Danielle Williams
Cooper Wise
Sadie Wise
Jovan Young
Whitney Young
Asha Zein
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How to overcome our biases? Walk Boldly Toward Them...

12/19/2014

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Our biases can be dangerous, even deadly — as we've seen in the cases of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner, in Staten Island, New York. Diversity advocate Vernā Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward out-groups. She makes a plea to all people: Acknowledge your biases. Then move toward, not away from, the groups that make you uncomfortable. In a funny, impassioned, important talk, she shows us how.

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You Will Be Truly Amazed When You See How Advanced This African Country Was In Math Thousands of Years Ago

11/7/2014

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The Achievement Gap?

9/25/2014

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Parents as Teachers - A Vital Service For Our Community

9/23/2014

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Parents as Teachers helps organizations and professionals work with parents during the critical early years of their children's lives, from conception to kindergarten—and the results are powerful.

We develop curricula. Grounded in the latest research, Parents as Teachers develops curricula that support a parent’s role in promoting school readiness and healthy development of children. Our approach is intimate and relationship-based. We embrace learning experiences that are relevant and customized for the individual needs of each family and child. As a result, individuals and organizations who use our curricula benefit from our understanding of the evolving needs of today’s families and children.

We train professionals. Our organization is successful only when those we support are able to effectively meet the needs of the children and families they serve. Leading health, education and social service organizations and professionals seek out Parents as Teachers curricula and training because of its flexibility to easily integrate with other services they provide. We know our partners serve broad and diverse populations, so our training addresses the developmental needs of any child, including those most vulnerable. We offer providers practical, hands-on applications for parents in real-world situations.

We advocate for children and families. We are a champion for early intervention and parental involvement and serve as a unified voice for early childhood education and healthy child development. We raise awareness and shape policy around evidence-based practices that support the importance of enhancing school readiness by reaching children during the critical, formative years of life.

We set high standards. Our commitment to research and quality drives our organization. We are committed to evidenced-based research in order to offer the most relevant information and tools to early childhood development and education providers. The efforts of our work help our partners positively impact children during their most critical, early years of life.

To Find Out More About Parents As Teachers in Kirkwood

Parents as Teachers
Phone: 314-213-6137
Office hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:00a-2:00p
Kirkwood Early Childhood Center
100 N. Sappington Rd.,
Kirkwood, MO 63122

Web: http://kecc.kirkwoodschools.org/pages/Kirkwood_Early_Childhood/Parents_as_Teachers


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What is Juneteenth?

6/13/2014

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Juneteenth, A Day To Remember
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.  Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.

General Order Number 3

One of General Granger’s first orders of business was to read to the people of Texas, General Order Number 3 which began most significantly with:

"The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and free laborer."

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The reactions to this profound news ranged from pure shock to immediate jubilation. While many lingered to learn of this new employer to employee relationship, many left before these offers were completely off the lips of their former 'masters' - attesting to the varying conditions on the plantations and the realization of freedom. Even with nowhere to go, many felt that leaving the plantation would be their first grasp of freedom. North was a logical destination and for many it represented true freedom, while the desire to reach family members in neighboring states drove the some into Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Recounting the memories of that great day in June of 1865 and its festivities would serve as motivation as well as a release from the growing pressures encountered in their new territory. The celebration of June 19th was coined "Juneteenth" and grew with more participation from descendants. The Juneteenth celebration was a time for reassuring each other, for praying and for gathering remaining family members. Juneteenth continued to be highly revered in Texas decades later, with many former slaves and descendants making an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston on this date.


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Today, Juneteenth is enjoying a phenomenal growth rate within communities and organizations throughout the country. Institutions such as the Smithsonian, the Henry Ford Museum and others have begun sponsoring Juneteenth-centered activities. In recent years, a number of local and national Juneteenth organizations have arisen to take their place along side older organizations - all with the mission to promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African American history and culture.

Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. As it takes on a more national, symbolic and even global perspective, the events of 1865 in Texas are not forgotten, for all of the roots tie back to this fertile soil from which a national day of pride is growing.

The future of Juneteenth looks bright as the number of cities and states creating Juneteenth committees continues to increase. Respect and appreciation for all of our differences grow out of exposure and working together. Getting involved and supporting Juneteenth celebrations creates new bonds of friendship and understanding among us. This indeed, brightens our future!


Source: http://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm
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YWCA - Summer Program: "Emerging Entrepreneurs" - Registration Deadline - 5/30/14

5/29/2014

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The Battle of Island Mound, a documentary on the first time African American troops engaged in Civil War Combat

5/27/2014

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We Must Never Forget!

5/24/2014

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We have many people to thank for helping us get to where we are today. 

Lets recognize their work in everything we do...

Be proud... 
Be educated... 


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