KNOWING
YOURSELF
BEGINS WITH
KNOWING YOUR ROOTS
WHY ROOTWORKS
Knowing Our Roots
Changes What We Believe Is Possible
RootWorks helps young people of African descent learn about their history, understand who they are, and discover where they come from.
When we know our roots, we can develop a stronger sense of pride, believe in ourselves, and recognize our ability to shape the future.
Through history, education, creativity, and cultural experiences, RootWorks creates opportunities for young people to learn, connect, and grow.
Because knowing where we come from can help us imagine where we're going.
GROWTH
EDUCATION
COMMUNITY
ARTS
GLOBAL IMPACT
FEATURED PROGRAM
Family Heritage & Identity Development Project
THE 6 LESSONS
Knowing our history strengthens our identity. Strengthening our identity transforms our future.
Through six historical lessons, family research, discussion, and reflection, students are encouraged to ask questions about where they come from, how history has shaped their families, and how they can carry that history forward.
Discover lessons, stories, and resources that invite you to learn more about Black history, culture, and the African Diaspora.
THE ROOTWORKS LEARNING HUB
FEATURED LESSON
The Rubber Genocide
The Congo Free State, Colonialism, and a History Worth Remembering
We Learn So That
We Can Teach
OUR APPROACH
The RootWorks team believes that learning starts with us.
We continue to learn by traveling, visiting museums, reading, studying, and connecting with people and cultures across the African continent. These experiences help us deepen our own understanding of history, culture, and identity so we can create meaningful learning experiences for young people.
What we learn becomes part of how we teach.
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