Education Resources – Black Education Strategy Roundtable

Education & Scholarships:

Education and scholarship resources tailored for African American students.

1619 Freedom School https://www.1619freedomschool.org/ Free community-based after-school literacy program centering Black American history.
Career Connect Washington https://careerconnectwa.org/for-students-and-families/ Real-world skills, well-paying career paths, and career-connected learning opportunities.
Consolidated Equity & Sustainability Dual Credit Grant https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/support-programs/dual-credit-programs OSPI grant supporting expanded dual credit access for underrepresented students.
Crash Course https://www.youtube.com/@crashcourse Free educational videos across 45+ subjects, from chemistry to literature to world history.
E. Wesley Youth Merit Incentive Award https://www.ewesleyaward.org/to-apply $350 incentive award honoring African American youth in grades 9–11 in Tacoma and Pierce County.
Get Schooled https://getschooled.com/ Helps young people get to college, find first jobs, and succeed in both.
High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) https://readywa.org/beyond/en/ Planning tool to help students explore an education-to-career pathway.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU Connect) https://hbcuconnect.com/colleges/ Directory and community for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
iUrban Teen https://iurbanteen.org/ STEM + Arts education program for underrepresented teens, with free online classes.
Navigating the Better FAFSA https://edtrust.org/resource/navigating-the-better-fafsa/ Ed Trust guide explaining the simplified FAFSA and expanded Pell Grant access.
NYU School of Medicine Full-Tuition Scholarships https://med.nyu.edu/education/md-degree/affordability-financial-aid Full-tuition scholarships for all MD students at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
PAVE https://wapave.org/ Support, training, and resources for youth and families impacted by disabilities in Washington.
Scholarships for Black and African American Students (BestColleges)https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/black-student-scholarships/ Curated list of merit- and need-based scholarships for Black students.
U.S. News Best Colleges https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges Rankings and data to help navigate the college search.
U.S. News HBCU Rankings https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/hbcu Annual rankings and profile data for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
UNCF — Getting Into College Checklist https://uncf.org/wp-content/uploads/GettingIntoCollegeChecklist_Flyer_FINAL23.pdf Downloadable checklist guiding students through the college application process.
UNCF — Scholarships for African American Students https://uncf.org/scholarships Scholarships and college-readiness tools for African American students.
Washington Student Achievement Council — Apprenticeships https://wsac.wa.gov/wcg-apprentices WA Grant funding for qualified apprentices in registered programs across Washington.

Health and Wellness:

Mental health resources tailored for African American parents and children. Information on nutrition, physical activity, and wellness programs.

Mental Health Resources for Black Parents
https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/parents/mental-health-resources-black-parents
THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS EMERGENCY TASK FORCE ON BLACK YOUTH SUICIDE & MENTAL HEALTH
https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/suicidetaskforce/
https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/imo/media/doc/resources_section.pdf
Racial Equity Support Line
https://www.linesforlife.org/get-help-now/services-and-crisis-lines/racial-equity-support-line/

Cultural Connections:

Details about local African American cultural events, museums, and history. Resources for parents on how to discuss heritage and cultural pride with children. Links to African American literature and educational materials for kids and teens.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), colloquially known as the Blacksonian, is a Smithsonian Institution Museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the United States. https://nmaahc.si.edu/
Black Washington
https://www.washingtonhistory.org/exhibit/black-washington/
Northwest African American Museum
https://www.naamnw.org/
Buffalo Soldiers Museum
https://www.buffalosoldierstacoma.org/museum-virtual-tour.html
Black Arts and Heritage Organizations in Washington State
https://artisttrust.org/black-founded-arts-organizations/
BlackPast
https://www.blackpast.org/
BlackPast is dedicated to providing reliable information on the history of Black people across the globe, and especially in North America
HistoryMakers
THE DIGITAL REPOSITORY FOR THE BLACK EXPERIENCE
https://www.thehistorymakers.org/

Parenting Support:

Forums or directories for local parenting groups specifically for African American families. Articles and videos on parenting, from dealing with racism to celebrating successes. Resources for single parents, LGBTQ+ families, and adoptive parents.

Online – Black African American Family Support Group
The Black/African American Family Support Group provides a safe, validating, and empowering space for parents, caregivers, and families of African descent so they can find understanding, strength, and resources to navigate their unique and often challenging and isolating journey of raising Black/African American children or family member with a disability. This group gathers online on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10 – 11 am PT.
https://wapave.org/event/online-black-african-american-family-support-group/
Successful Black Parenting Magazine
https://successfulblackparenting.com/
The award-winning publication, Successful Black Parenting™ is not about skin color, but is about cultural differences. We recognize the importance of Black children internationally seeing themselves on the covers and in the pages of magazines to empower them toward a successful future and to create a social impact while reducing inequalities. Successful Black Parenting covers breaking news, and topics with new research, statistics, and demographics pertinent to the Black family.
Event Calendar
https://wapave.org/calendar/tag_ids~1917/
Black/African American Family Support Group- Meets online on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 10 – 11 am PT

Legal and Advocacy:

Information on legal rights and resources for dealing with discrimination in schools, workplaces, and the community. Links to advocacy groups and how to get involved in community activism.

WA ST Education Ombuds (OEO): https://www.oeo.wa.gov/en We encourage you to use the Online Intake Process. You will need to create an account with your name and a valid email address. After you create an account and complete the online intake process, someone will follow up with you as soon as possible to either provide information or schedule an appointment. Our online intake is available at all times, but someone will follow up during normal business hours.
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