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Finally, An Ethnic Question That I Can Answer

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I have written a lot about trying to teach myself an African American studies course as I raise four boys whose ethnicity requires that I get myself up to date. I was finally asked an ethnic related question by my oldest adopted son that was a snap to answer. In fact, I was able to convince him that I am an expert on the subject. We were driving into Houston for an appointment with one of his doctors. We go back and forth over who has control of the radio; he had won out this day. We were listening to … Continue reading →

On Being an African American Homeschooler

I belong to several African American Homeschooling Email Lists/ groups. I often question my memberships. You see, I have problems with exclusivity. Yet, I maintain my membership. There is information I can get from these lists that I cannot get anywhere else. This information includes cultural materials and events that my children can learn from and enjoy. The groups include African Amercican Unschoolers and African American Homeschooling Network Being African American and a Homeschooler can be lonely… not for lack of people, but for lack of similar people. With one exception, when I was considering homeschooling while living in New … Continue reading →