The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy

A project in Chicago, IL by Hurston Media Group, LLC
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The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy is a children's book that vividly illustrates the joy possessed by little black boys.
Children's Books
Backers: 193
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47

Funded: $9,102 of $7,500
Dates: May 31st -> Jun 30th (30 days)
Project By: Hurston Media Group, LLC
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June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We're very grateful to HuffPost Black Voices and Vibe Magazine for covering our campaign.  Share with your family and friends! Let them know that you're a part of this awesome movement and they too can join in spreading #BlackBoyJoy. Yours in the... (Read More)

We Made It!

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
CAN'T STOP, WON'T STOP Thank you so much for your support in getting us to this point.  The events of this last week highlight why changing the narrative surrounding our Black boys is so important. So much so, that we've added a pledge, The... (Read More)

Kickstarter Aims To Give Book On Black Boy Joy To Public Schools

June 20th - via: huffingtonpost.com
"Many remarkable black men were once joyful little black boys." (Read More)

We're Almost There!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We're so grateful and humbled by all of your support. As of today, if we are fully funded we will be able to donate 103 copies of "The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy" to public schools in Chicago, Dayton, Cleveland, and the Illinois Department of... (Read More)

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