We’ve compiled list of a few books for every age below. The number of books to read is vast and LIMITLESS and ranges from picture books to fantasy novels. But Don’t Underestimate the Power of Black Fiction in Time Magazineĭuring Black History Month and EVERY month, reading books by and about Black individuals can bring a focus to Black experiences, stories, love, life, relationships, and history. – Jasmine Guillory, Reading Anti-Racist Nonfiction Is a Start. Black children matter, and not only the ones killed before their time…To recognize Black lives as ones to celebrate, empathize with and care about, here’s your antiracism work: read more fiction by and about Black people.” Our joys, our sorrows, our love, our grief, our struggles to fit in, our families, our accomplishments and our triumphs-these things also matter. “Racism is not the only thing to know about what it means to be Black. To report suspected internet crimes against children, contact To report suspected child abuse in the District of Columbia call 1-202-671-SAFE(7233) Here are the direct points of contact on our team for forensic interviews, mental health support, client advocacy, MDT matters, child abuse prevention training, fundraising, media, as well as general, non-urgent inquires. We want Safe Shores’ people and resources to be readily accessible to everyone who needs them. Masks are required on-site, and COVID-19 screening (questions and temperature check) is conducted upon arrival. Due to COVID-19, we are operating in a hybrid environment – combining in-person and remote work – and observing federal and local government public health protection guidelines.

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