Educating Children on Black History: Mother-and-Daughter Duo Sponsors Event Redefining How Black Women are Viewed

Hasana Muhammad, an North Carolina A & T University graduate, and her mother, Dr. Audrey Muhammad, are hosting a storytelling event.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have an event that engages children and teaches them about their history while giving mothers a break? On Saturday, February 28, at 8:00 PM EST, the Mothers of Civilization Assembly (MOCA) is hosting a free online event that is changing how we look at Black History and Black women. This isn’t your average Black History event; it’s a high-energy celebration of the women who built the world and the mothers who keep us going today.

The event, called "MOCA Black History Night," brings together women from all over the world to share stories and poems about powerful black men and women in history. The event is inspired by the new national day, Mothers of Civilization Day, which has long been a day to honor Black Women, yet many still do not know about it(mothersofcivilization.org). In the past, they’ve hosted famous historians like Anthony Browder and impactful men and women in the community. Most recently, Chairman Fred Hampton, Jr. and Student Minister Ishmael Muhammad (son of Elijah Muhammad) joined the event to give a huge "thank you" to their mothers, showing the world that even the strongest leaders are who they are because of the women who raised them. Dr. Iman Muhammad Ali, who honored Emmit Till’s mother, was also a previous guest.

“As a Black Woman and mother, I think we should do more to show honor and respect to ourselves.  We nurture everyone else and often neglect our own needs,” says Dr. Audrey Muhammad, the founder of Mothers of Civilization Day. "I know that learning positive things about your history can have a profound impact on a person.  We want to leave feeling like a queen who knows her worth."

Dr. Audrey Muhammad, who is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, is no stranger to being of service to the community. The night features two main parts:

1. The Storytelling: History Stories and Rhymes of the Times –  It’s a mix of history and storytelling via rhymes from blacknurseryrhymes.com and other uplifting stories of Black inventors and women.

2. The Wind-Down: Meditation for Mothers – To end the night, there will be a special session to help moms relax and de-stress.

   
   

To secure you and your family a free seat, register at https://mocablackhistorynight.eventbrite.com.  For more information, call Dr. Audrey Muhammad at (336)901-0122 or email virtuetoday@gmail.com