BLACK HISTORY 365 BOOK
The first BH365® book documents the genius, creativity, and productivity of the peoples of ancient Africa. We started in this manner, because we do not want to reinforce the notion that Black History started with enslavement. The engaging timeline (in the following nine units) surveys the past four centuries before moving into contemporary times and topics. We have also included an entire unit about the North Star and our connection to Canada through the Underground Railroad.
The BH365® team is comprised of 50 people who are highly regarded in the fields of re search, professional development, music, history, arts, and education. For example, each of the ten units in the book open with original music designed and developed by multi-platinum, Grammy®-nominated Dr. Kevin “Khao” Cates, a producer for musicians such as Jay-Z, TI, and Snoop Dogg. Albums he has produced have sold well over 30 million copies.
What Sets BH365 Book Apart?
- BH365® has exclusive access to 3,000+ authentic documents and artifacts from the celebrated and comprehensive Freeman Institute® Black History Collection (oldest piece dated 1553). Over 4,000 high resolution images have been identified from that collection, many of which are utilized to inform the curriculum and illustrate the text.
- BH365® includes the proprietary ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE® student engagement process – with important subject matter interspersed throughout the curriculum – designed to prepare students to become critical thinkers, compassionate listeners, and fact-based, respectful communicators when dealing with significant topics that have vexed our country for centuries. Through The Elephant Experience®, the textbook engages people of all ethnicities in the tough topics of our society. This is a process designed to heal, not divide. The Elephant Experience® topics include: Reparations, Uncle Tom, 3/5ths of a Human Being, with a Black President for two terms, Are We in a Post Racial Society?, Did Africans Sell Other Africans into Slavery?, Should We Tear Down the Statues?, can a White person Truly Understand the Black Experi ence?, Black Quarterbacks, Police/Community Engagement, and many more.
- BH365® curriculum project is missional – African-American majority-owned/operated (BH365®, LLC), with all resources published by an African-American/women-owned entity (CGW365 Publishing). Other textbook companies owners and operators tend to be less mis sional, more transactional.
- BH365® incorporates Sidebar materials that are strategically placed throughout each chapter, providing student encounters on an approachable level.
- BH365® engages the whole student with chapter check-ins – using interdisciplinary components like science, math, and language – as a part of the ongoing student experience throughout each unit.
- BH365® offers extensive support and resources to both teachers and students through professional development (PD). The textbook is not a psychology book; however, the develop ers understand that some topics will evoke certain thoughts, emotions, and questions in the students. is why we have put together a team of experts, an engaging textbook, and an unpar alleled PD process that will serve as an instructional tool for teachers.
- BH365® integrates technology in each unit and chapter. Each unit contains technology integration, including embedded QR codes throughout each chapter that can be scanned using an iPhone, Android, the SnapChat application, or a free downloadable QR code reading application. This allows students to read about a person or event and then immediately watch a video relevant to that topic. The QR codes lead readers to virtual tours to landmarks referenced within the text via Google Earth, online assessments, and supplemental instructional videos or documenta ries via YouTube and participating partners. Related activities and assessments accompany each integrated technology feature.
- BH365® is comprised of a diverse group of writers and historians who start the curriculum in ancient Africa and end in Canada – where students are introduced to the people who followed the North Star to settle in communities that allowed for freedom of movement, thought, and enterprise.
- BH365® has designed an afterschool or Saturday program titled, The Solutionist Academy®. Schools can utilize the BH365® ebook curriculum, along with 21st Century, Title 1, or Title 4 dollars to implement this specialized program.
- Multiplatinum, Grammy®-nominated artist, Kevin “Khao” Cates has produced 40 songs – one for every chapter in the textbook – that dynamically connect students with the BH365® curriculum.
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