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Beyond the Brew is where vision turns outward. It's a space for honoring the real-world movements, observances, and initiatives that echo the values we hold dear in education, equity, inclusion, visibility, and voice. While much of my work lives in the realm of curriculum design, culturally responsive teaching, and creative reflection, this corner of the Brew Files is dedicated to what’s happening beyond the classroom walls. Here, I shine a light on days of significance like the International Day of the African Child, amplify the efforts of organizations like the Africa Dyslexia Organization, and elevate voices working to shift systems, challenge stigma, and reimagine what’s possible for every child, especially those who have been marginalized.
This page is about learning from the movements shaping the continent and beyond, and recognizing how they inform the way we teach, lead, and serve. Whether it’s a spotlight on inclusive education, a call to dismantle learning barriers, or a celebration of cultural identity and resilience, each post here reflects what happens when education meets advocacy, and why it matters.
What we believe must be visible and what we value must be lived.
That’s what it means to go Beyond the Brew. Where the heart of education meets the world around us.
Ese Ne Tekrema (The Teeth and the Tongue) – An Adinkra symbol of friendship, interdependence, advocacy, and constructive dialogue. Beyond the Brew is a space where awareness, action, and collective responsibility intersect. Like the relationship between the tongue and the teeth, the work highlighted here recognizes the balance between truth and care, challenge and connection. Whether it’s an educational observance, a call to amplify overlooked voices, or a spotlight on equity-focused initiatives, each post honors the power of advocacy rooted in relationship. This space reflects the belief that change is not a solo act, it is a shared journey, guided by conversation, mutual respect, and the courage to speak up for what matters.
Blog #1: Beyond The Brew
Celebrating the Brilliance of Every African Child
In Honor of the International Day of the African Child
On June 16th, we pause to honor the courage, resilience, and brilliance of African children across the continent. The International Day of the African Child began in remembrance of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, when students in South Africa stood up for their right to quality education in their own language, and paid the price with their lives. But today, it also stands for the future of the African child: one filled with dignity, opportunity, and voice.
This year, I was especially moved by the work of the Africa Dyslexia Organisation (ADO). Their message is clear: inclusion isn't optional. Learning differences like dyslexia are too often misunderstood, overlooked, or met with silence. ADO’s advocacy reminds us that every African child, regardless of how they learn, deserves access to quality, inclusive education that recognizes and nurtures their unique strengths.
As an educator and curriculum developer committed to culturally responsive and individualized teaching, this day is more than symbolic. It’s a call to action. A reminder to create classrooms, schools, and systems where no child has to fight to be seen, heard, or supported.
Let’s celebrate the African child not just with words, but with real shifts in how we teach, listen, design, and lead.
Brilliance doesn’t always look the same and every child deserves a chance to shine.
Thinking Job
What is one way you can make space for every child’s voice, especially those who learn differently?
Reflect on a belief, practice, or assumption you’re willing to rethink, and what action you can take to move closer to true inclusion.