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Who We Are
While we do not provide homeschool services, we are a membership based support group for homeschool families in the Birmingham Area that centers Black and Brown homeschooled children with planned activities and field trips throughout the school year. Our mission is to create a safe space for Black and Brown homeschooled children to learn, play and grow.
"We unapologetically center and advocate on behalf of Black and Brown children."
Who we are not
We are not a church school or cover school for homeschool families. We have partnered with our sister company, Legacy Builder Academy, to ensure that families are compliant with the legal requirements of the State of Alabama in regards to compulsory education. CLICK HERE for more information about the laws regarding homeschooling in Alabama.
In the summer of 2019, Black Homeschoolers of Birmingham began with Yalonda Chandler and Jennifer Duckworth, who were two African-American, homeschool moms that were actively serving in their local church and homeschool community. Although both had active families and multiple school aged children to support, they realized that although they had found several avenues of resources to support their homeschool environments there was still an element missing. That element was the acknowledgement and celebration of their African-American culture and heritage. Upon joining a Facebook group that targeted homeschoolers in their region, they soon discovered that they both were eager for community and shared a desired for a safe space for their children to excel with other homeschooled children. They knew that others were also seeking the same environment.
Once they met on a playdate, they quickly realized that they shared common faith based values and convictions that led them to one another; it was not long after that the two moms started to plan play dates, field trips, and other activities that centered around the cultural development of homeschoolers.
Although our community formed in 2019 as Birmingham Area Homeschool Moms, it was not until the emergence of Covid in the spring of 2020 that served as a catalyst to cement our renewed purpose and led us to change our name to Black Homeschoolers of Birmingham. Our focus and purpose has now evolved to be a “landing pad” that centers the educational development of Black and Brown homeschoolers.
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Our History
BHOB MEDIA COVERAGE
Black Homeschoolers of Birmingham has quickly become recognized as one of the premier voices and spaces for Black home education, not only in Birmingham, but also throughout the country. Many are now taking notice of the "great Exodus" from traditional/public school. In 2019 Black homeschoolers made up only 3% of homeschoolers nationwide. Following the pandemic, Black homeschoolers now comprise 16.6% of the nations homeschoolers. (All media inquiries should be sent to info@blackhomeschoolersofbirmingham.com)
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Community Partners
We are committed to partnering with our community to offer quality programs.
Neighbor Foundations - Owner Jennifer Duckworth provides in person and virtual tutoring, and a debate team.
Legacy Builders Academy - Owner Yalonda Chandler provides homeschool coaching, as well as a church school option. She operates a bi monthly STEM Co-Op in Bessemer, AL.
Keystones LLC - Owners John-Mark and Grace McGaha provide group music and choir instruction.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
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