Reposted with permission from Jimmeka Andersen and New America. Out-of-school (OST) programs and organizations tailored to Black girl literacies play a pivotal role in supplementing the educational experiences of Black girls, offering them opportunities often absent in conventional school settings. These programs serve as invaluable platforms that foster a deeper … [Read more...] about Centering Black Girl Literacies in Out-of-School Time Programs
Author Profile: Jimmeka Anderson
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Jimmeka Anderson received her Ph.D. in Urban Education and is an author, media literacy educator, advisor, and consultant for several national organizations such as the American Library Association, Women’s Sports Foundation, US Department of Education's Office of Education Technology, 9 Story Media, and WestEd. Currently, and is a Program Fellow for New America. Jimmeka is the Founder and Executive Director of I AM not the MEdia, Inc. and the creator of Black Girls Film Camp. She has been featured in the New York Times, WIRED Magazine, the Washington Post, on NPR 1A, and Good Morning America. She is the co-author with Kelly Czarnecki of Power Lines: Connecting with Teens in Urban Communities through Media Literacy (2022).