Sacramento Black Child Development Institute - BCDI

08/19/2026

Early literacy—developed from birth through age five—is crucial for brain development, fostering language, cognitive, and social-emotional skills that predict future academic and life success. Our friends at Sesame Street in Communities have created an interactive course that explores key literacy goals, strategies, and activities to learning around language and literacy.

An interactive course that explores key literacy goals, strategies, and activities to support learning around language and literacy in children ages 2-5.

08/10/2026

We are excited to share our August/September bi-monthly newsletter - Habari Gani Village News! As we continue to to what is possible, Black Child Development Institute Sacramento is committed to uplifting our mission to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and families in Sacramento and the surrounding communities, through education, advocacy, and partnerships. Enjoy!

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08/07/2026

Fathers and father figures seize the moment! Take your children to the first day of school and make it a memorable experience. Show them how special this day is and how proud you are of them. It’s a day that will stay with them for a lifetime!

Let Black Parallel School Board know you want to participate by registering here:
www.blackparallelschoolboard.com/million-fathers-march/

Selfie Challenge: Post on social media a photo or video taking your child to school.

06/19/2026

Black Child Development Instititute Sacramento is proud to celebrate Juneteenth Day! Today we celebrate RESILIENCE, FREEDOM, and JOY!

06/16/2026

Join the journey towards a brighter future, check out our Linktree!

View bcdisacramento’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like YouTube, Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

06/09/2026

Join Sacramento Black Child Development Institute - BCDI and Natomas Black Parents United as we kick off the Early Start Family Academy. There will be activities for toddlers through school age children as well as culturally responsive singing, reading and free books. Come to North Natomas Regional Park on Friday, June 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm.

06/09/2026

Promising Practices in Early Learning for Black Boys
A new toolkit outlines 10 practices to help early childhood educators create equitable, affirming, culturally responsive learning environments for Black boys and their families.

A new toolkit outlines 10 practices to help early childhood educators create equitable, affirming, culturally responsive learning environments for Black boys an...

06/02/2026

We are excited to share our bi-monthly newsletter - Habari Gani Village News! As we continue to DREAM FORWARD to what is possible, BCDI Sacramento is committed to uplifting our mission to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and families in Sacramento and the surrounding communities, through education, advocacy, and partnerships. Enjoy!

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06/02/2026

Join Black Parallel School Board (BPSB) at the SCUSD Board Meeting on June 4, 2026, at 6 PM at the Serna Center, 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824.
Speak up during “Public Comment” on the District’s Budget, Homeless Services, Foster Youth Services, Ethnic Studies, African American Curriculum and Studies, the Solvency Plan, and support for Black Students and other students from marginalized communities.

05/22/2026

NBCDW 2026 was made possible by a Village.

This week, parents, caregivers, educators, advocates, and community members showed up - sharing content, taking action, and centering what Black children deserve. From our Village Network to the Dream Forward • Act Now Digital Advocacy Hub, you were part of something real.

Dr. Leah Austin said it best - thank you. The work continues.