BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
RENAISSANCE
FUTURE ANCIENTS
Welcome to the Home of Historically Conscious Community Scientists;
We are the prophetic
Future Ancients
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THIS IS ABOUT US
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WHO WE ARE
We hear the lambs crying” God said, my shepherds go feed my sheep and place the food within their reach. The Book Hosea 4th chapter verse 5, says teach, because my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
THE RENAISSANCE MISSION
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​We are people of vision; original thinkers for original conditions; the history makers; the makers of history; we are the future. As Future Ancients, our community scientists work to provide all that is needed for the development and growth of our community and the world; we are the first line builders; the workers, the creators, the historians, and the teachers. We are well received, understood, and appreciated by those who have eyes but cannot see, those who have ears but cannot hear; we are here for those who need us most.
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EXPLORE OUR RENAISSANCE VISION
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​​Our VISION was conceived by elders; many being retired educators from the era of legalized segregation, who regretted during their sunset, that they never had an opportunity to learn, or teach from a core curriculum of Afrocentric History. So they decided that no longer will our generations remain locked inside, away from the sunshine, and the comforts of the glorious light of our own history.
We are inspired by the need to tell untold stories of the sacrifices and successes of ordinary people in our community; the many nameless faces of people who deserve nothing less than to be recognized for what they accomplished while they were here.
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RENAISSANCE FUTURE ANCIENT COMMUNITY SCIENTISTS
We go the extra mile to raise the level of expectations, performance, and academic achievement of our generations.
Of all subjects to be studied, our history is most worthy of our hire because it is the foundation upon which all other knowledge stands
What knowledge do we lack that continues to shackle the African American community, it is an understanding of our own history
Our Community Scientists are people of vision; original thinkers for original conditions; the history makers; the makers of history; we are the future.
You will recognize Conscious Community Scientists by the way we act and move and carry ourselves around others.
There will be unspoken answers in us. Confidence and awareness will illuminate around us and we will train others in this discipline.
We are called Historically Conscious Scientists because we are primarily on a journey of self discovery and our community is our laboratory.
Our Community Scientists share a love for learning and teaching our own heritage
The relationship of history to a people is the same as the relationship between a Mother and her Child; we must know where we come from before we can know where we are going. A man’s life is not only the sum of all his actions, but it is the sum of all the hopes and dreams of those who came before him.
Community Scientists are inspired by untold stories of sacrifices and successes of ordinary people; the many nameless faces that had nothing else to leave to their children and community except their memory.
Countrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge - a challenge which calls for the courage to dream, the courage to believe, the courage to dare, the courage to do, the courage to envision, the courage to fight, the courage to work, the courage to achieve - to achieve the highest excellences and the fullest greatness of man. Dare we ask for more in life?
— Kwame Nkrumah
A society’s culture can only survive longer than the lifespan of its members if its educational system passes down the folkways and knowledge of one generation to subsequent generations. As we spread knowledge of black history throughout many communities for the first time, our Renaissance curriculum creates a genuine and meaningful love and respect for all things African.
Same Sun Family Across the Sea
International Communications
Through the doorway of Black History, we must rediscover our ancient relationship with our world.
The world is our laboratory.
Our world is our community, and our community is our laboratory, so we build and facilitate cultural relationships and exchanges with Africa and our diaspora primarily, but also with children, teens, adults, and elders, from other regions as well. Our Same Sun Family Across the Sea component of our curriculum creates and facilitates a unified international marketplace of social and business exchange opportunities.
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Together we interact weekly to share unique aspects of our history, culture, current affairs, arts, and business exchange opportunities. International correspondents featured in the 1st edition of our “Renaissance Quarterly Future Ancients print Magazine” include Rosmary Okello, a nurse in Kenya; Vuyi Mpufu, a corporate marketer in South Africa, and Julie Gipwolla, an employee of NATO in Sierra Leone.
Julie Gipwolla, an employee of NATO in Sierra Leone.
Rosmary Okello, a nurse in Kenya
Vuyi Mpufu, a corporate marketer
South Africa,
EXPLORE THE BTW RENAISSANCE CURRICULUM
A regular dose of Grandma's root knowledge will retool our generations, keep us intact, moving in the right direction, and get us back on track.
Today we sit at our ancestor's feet sharing their knowledge and wisdom on our streets; in neighborhoods where most teachers are afraid to go, where people live that many of today's teachers are even afraid to know.
Our BTW Renaissance curriculum is designed to teach Black history chronologically starting from our earliest known beginnings and unfolds step by step to our current generation.
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Creative, interactive, collaborative, and economically purposeful learning styles advance the learning process far beyond what is possible in lecture-based instructional settings and are designed to prosper individuals, family, and community.
We have devised simulative materials, lesson plans, and educational materials that present a clear and precise historical continuum that all can know and understand.
We emphasize critical thinking, and analytical skill development through self-directed action-based assignments.
The knowledge base of participating scientists is regularly and systematically evaluated utilizing
structured data. Each Scientist must satisfy basic requirements for overall progress and comprehension.
It takes an opened mind to receive the truth
Despite misconceptions created by the media, we must restore our true identity, reconnect to the truth of our original African heritage, and no longer be misled by the untruths, misconceptions, and prejudices of others.
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Because our children are only taught European history, and only exposed to Black history through the eyes and views of European culture, vital details regarding the truth of African and European history are omitted and misrepresented.
The growth and success of many African Americans is stunted by the negative manner in which we are most often portrayed by the media.
The truth that we are the Fathers and Mothers of all civilization; spirituality, science, math, arts and the highest degrees of culture that have ever existed on this planet earth is never told.
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We have been mislead by others to believe that Afrocentric history is primitive, unworthy of learning, and sad to teach, or be associated with.
Today these untruths and omissions continue to create disinterest and distain for Afrocentric history that causes our Black community and others as well, especially our younger generations to discard it, disrespect it, and disassociate from it at all costs.
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We answer key questions, like how do we learn about our ancestors and preserve our history for our generations; how do we learn how to treat each other as brothers and sisters; how do we interact with one another; how do we communicate in a healthy way with each other; how do we resolve conflict in a healthy way; and how do we create a community whose members once again truly love and trust one another with our lives.
EXPLORE OUR RENAISSANCE PLATFORM
MAKING CONNECTIONS AND DELIVERING RESULTS
We are building strong extended family and community oriented kinship bonds based on common experience, culture, and History, that all should be held accountable to know and understand. Our Renaissance Platform is constructed as a vast united front of concerned and dedicated people working together to accomplish one mission; making curriculum based education in Afrocentric history available to our generations throughout the year.
Our Platform is a united front composed of social, religious, business, professional, and educational organizations, as well as individuals working together to share their perspectives of Afrocentric history with the seriousness and dedication deserved by all subjects that are vital to the welfare and survival of our generations.
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BTW said like the 5 fingers on the hand for all things that are few we can be independent, but for the common good we must be a community.
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​​​ Community Is Where Our Future Ancients Live So
LET'S COME BACK HOME TOGETHER
Maya Angelou said,” I would be less than nothing without my community, whether they called me tender names, or caught me when I fell, they held on to life itself, the lesson I studied well. They gave me a sense of self and community, their whispers filled the air they said when you learn teach when you know preach, when you get, you have to share. We’re members of a community, we may not share one drop of blood, but we share common memories, we got common joys and tears hopes and fears that makes us community, so we must give each other the best we have, our wisdom must fill the air, when you learn teach when you know preach, when you get, you have to share.
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BTW RENAISANCE PLATORM MARKETPLACE
A. COUNCIL of VILLAGE ELDERS
Our Ancestors and Our Elders are the heartbeat, inspiration, and essence of our mission. They provide the Historical Oversight of our mission.
B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Provide Management of Curriculum Content and Program Operations.
C. ADVISORY BOARD of DIRECTORS
Provide Curriculum support and Historical perspective from specialized fields of endeavor.
1. ​Advisory Board of Artists and Writers
2. Advisory Board of Historians and Educators
3. Advisory Board of Segregated High School Graduates
4. Current High School and Collegiate Advisory Board
5. Faith Based Advisory Board
6. Advisory Board of Legal Services and Administration
7. Health and Wellness Advisory Board
8. Advisory Board of Business and Entrepreneurship
9. Advisory Board of Native African People
10. Advisory Board of Social Organizations
11. Advisory Board of Agriculture
12. Advisory Board of Athletics
13. Advisory Board of Veterans
14. Advisory Board of Technology and Science
D. PLATFORM GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
Provides Curriculum support and Historical perspective from generalized fields of endeavor.
HOW IT WORKS
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Our BTW Renaissance Curriculum is structured from our oldest African traditions, we learn Afrocentric History through creative expression, storytelling, music, arts crafts and entertainment to teach and pass forward vital history, culture, and information from generation to generation. We teach a body of knowledge that our children and our community must be held accountable to know and understand to become fully informed and competent men and women. We sharpen knowledge and skill development through productivity and competition that generate financial rewards for those in the know.
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Enrollment Procedure
Our BTW Renaissance is a cultural home for you and your family. There are a limited number of seats available for our 2024 adult and young adult curriculum forums. Please contact us if you should have any questions regarding the admission process. We are now accepting applications. Our admissions applications are considered in the order they are received.
