First Friday – Read Along Book “Black is a Rainbow Color” by Angela Joy

Join us as we read “Black is a Rainbow Color” by Angela Joy. It is Black History Month, and we are celebrating this month with this beautiful picture book by Angela Joy. It’s a powerful celebration of being Black through the eyes and voice of a child. The illustrations by Ekua Holmes are bright and vibrant and captures the essence of the book.

First Fridays – Black Rainbow Color Art

Get ready for a fun-packed activity that can be extended for multiple days with your children. We will be drawing inspiration from the art in “Black is a Rainbow Color” to create our very own works of art incorporating Black AND Rainbow Colors. Here’s what you will need:

• Liquid watercolor
• Paint brushes
• White paper
• Black glue

Activity Hack
Purchase black glue or mix up your own by using clear school glue and black non-toxic children’s paint.

Sing-Along: “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black” by Nina Simone

Introduce children to this classic anthem that serves to acknowledge, honor, and celebrate the beauty and brilliance of Black culture.
“In the whole world you know, there’s a million boys and girls who are young, gifted, and black.  And that’s a fact!”