Professional Development Workshop
The History of the Black Family
In this presentation, the history of the Black family is traced from Africa, through the period of enslavement, right up to today. It highlights the fragmentation of the family suffered during enslavement and how that manifests itself in today’s Black families. Spoken word and current events are used to enhance the material presented. This will be of interest to school social workers, child and youth workers, guidance counselors, administrators and educators in Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Presenters:
Greg Birkett, Coleen Birkett
Audience:
School social workers, child and youth workers, guidance counselors, administrators and educators in Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Length of session:
1.5-3hr (1-2 sessions)
Price:
$1,200 - $2,000 (depending upon the audience you choose in the cart)
Practical Takeaways:
- Resources and links to support building knowledge
In this presentation, the history of the Black family is traced from Africa, through the period of enslavement, right up to today. It highlights the fragmentation of the family suffered during enslavement and how that manifests itself in today’s Black families. Spoken word and current events are used to enhance the material presented. This will be of interest to school social workers, child and youth workers, guidance counselors, administrators and educators in Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Presenters:
Greg Birkett, Coleen Birkett
Audience:
School social workers, child and youth workers, guidance counselors, administrators and educators in Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Length of session:
1.5-3hr (1-2 sessions)
Price:
$1,200 - $2,000 (depending upon the audience you choose in the cart)
Practical Takeaways:
- Resources and links to support building knowledge