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Mr. Kenny from Washington, DC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Minds: Bridging History Through Black Stories

Help me give my students Books for our 2024 Black History Month Celebration

  • $998 goal

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Mr. Kenny has another project! Donate to Color, Create, and Care: Supplies to Keep Our Kids Thriving! to help his classroom.

$2,146 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Incorporating African-American books into the educational landscape for our Students is not just important; it's transformative. These books and stories become windows into a rich tapestry of history, resilience, and accomplishments through trials. They instill a profound sense of cultural pride and identity, as beacons illuminating the path to self-discovery and understanding. The presence of African-American literature is not just a representation, it's a cornerstone of empowerment. Having African-American literature ensures that EVERY STUDENT feels seen, valued, and equipped with the knowledge to navigate their unique cultural journey and identity.

Mr. Kenny Walker - Jones Education Campus Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

60 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Picture Book Set #1 (Ages 4-8): Hair Love, Change Sings, Tallulah the Tooth Fairy CEO, Kamala and Maya's Big Idea (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $65.00 5 $325.00
4 Elementary Favorites #1 (Ages 8-12): Black Boy Joy, A Good Kind of Trouble, Stamped (For Kids), Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition (book set) • MahoganyBooks $46.00 5 $230.00
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History (hardcover) • MahoganyBooks $16.19 8 $129.52
Black Boy Joy (paperback) • MahoganyBooks $15.29 5 $76.45

Materials cost

$760.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.65

Total project goal

$997.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $997.69

1 Donor

-$997.69

Donations toward project cost

-$848.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.65

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