06/04/2026
🚀 NHBW Literacy Committee Blasts Off with Summer Reading Program!
The National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc., Nashville Chapter (NHBW) Literacy Committee officially kicked off its Summer Reading Program with an exciting, hands-on event at the Kirkpatrick Community Center.
📚 Inspiring the Next Generation
The event featured Sister Tasha Stevenson, who captivated young minds with a reading of the inspiring book, "Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13" by Helaine Becker.
This beautifully illustrated story shares the life of Katherine Johnson, the brilliant African American mathematician who bucked stereotypes and overcame racial and gender barriers to work at NASA. Her critical calculations quite literally saved the Apollo 13 mission and helped put the first humans on the moon, proving to young readers that mathematical thinking can change the world.
🧩 STEM in Action & Friendly Competition
Following the story, Sister Tasha brought the book's themes to life by engaging the participants in a hands-on Lego Space Shuttle building challenge, merging literacy with active STEM learning. To add to the excitement, attendees also had a chance to win Chick-fil-A gift cards!
🙌 A Heartfelt Thank You
An event like this takes a village. We want to extend a massive thank you to all the NHBW Sisters who volunteered their time and support to make this kickoff a success. We are also incredibly grateful for our wonderful partnership with the Kirkpatrick Community Center—together, we are keeping our youth learning, dreaming, and growing all summer long!