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23/02/2026

Meet some of our Afrofuturists

21/02/2026

Today was special. We hosted our inaugural Youth Think Big Think Tank🎉 These founding student leaders were introduced to BCDI, the 8 Essential Outcomes & Afrofuturism. Stay tuned to hear what they have to say about what’s important them…

11/02/2026

We do this work because Black families deserve more than survival. They deserve care that protects life from the very beginning.

Birth weight is one of the earliest indicators of a child’s lifelong health. It is shaped by the systems Black birthing people navigate, the care they receive, and whether their voices are honored.

NBCDI’s Essential Outcome #1 commits us to ensuring every Black child is born at a healthy weight. That means addressing racism in maternal healthcare, centering lived experience, and building solutions alongside Black communities.

We are not waiting for change. We are building it.

Explore the RAPID Report here:
https://bit.ly/nbcdirapidreport

03/02/2026

It is no coincidence that Florida’s Literacy Week theme this year was “Read, White & Blue”; an intentional doubling down on a climate of dog whistle American patriotism while terrorizing marginalized communities.

BCDI-FTL did what we always do! We showed up and provided literature that our young people can see themselves in regardless of what is happening politically.
🤎🖤🩶🫶🏾

03/02/2026

04/08/2025

Afrofuturist Term of the Week

Adultification Bias
Adultification bias refers to the discriminatory perception of Black children being more likely to be seen as older than their age than other children of the same age, therefore requiring less nurturing and protection.

29/07/2025

🚗✈️ Whether you're coming from across town or across the country—all roads lead to Atlanta for the 2025 NBCDI National Conference!

Join a powerful community of parents, educators, advocates, and leaders as we gather to explore Infinite Possibilities. Tangible Realities. for Black children and families.

🗓️ October 24–26, 2025
📍 Signia by Hilton, Downtown Atlanta
🎟️ Register now: https://bit.ly/nbcdi25reg

Together, we’ll celebrate Black brilliance and build systems where our children thrive.

09/06/2025

Happy National Black Child Development Week!

01/02/2025

The joy of opening a book and seeing someone/something that looks like you😁

24/07/2024

One day until our July Virtual Learning Series! Join us tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. EST to hear from Leah Austin, EdD alongside Jalen Taylor, Teacher in a Suit, and Dr. Kiesha King on the intersection of ethical use and the education of Black children. Register here: https://bit.ly/4eN1BUl

10/06/2024

Set your alarm to join us at noon for a live webinar with President and CEO, Dr. Leah Austin! Join us here on Facebook Live or visit:

https://www.nbcdi.org/national-black-child-development-week/

Use your voice! What are your dreams for the Black children in your life? Use your voice! What are your dreams for the Black children in your life? Record your answer, tag us and use the hashtags Take our survey to win a free 1-year NBCDI membership: https://bit.ly/4eqLrjF