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#givingtuesday is all about coming together to support the organizations and causes that matter to us.

We know everyone has to make choices today and we hope you make the decision to join The FBE in making quality early childhood education a priority! We are committed to supporting FBE Schools and the Oakland Community Montessori School (@ocms_fbeschools )to bring Montessori education to as many children as possible and this work is only possible because of the generosity of our donors.

Make a donation to support The FBE's critical work in building generational health, wealth, and knowledge in the Black community!

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#TheFBE #BlackExcellence

#givingtuesday is all about coming together to support the organizations and causes that matter to us.

We know everyone has to make choices today and we hope you make the decision to join The FBE in making quality early childhood education a priority! We are committed to supporting FBE Schools and the Oakland Community Montessori School (@ocms_fbeschools )to bring Montessori education to as many children as possible and this work is only possible because of the generosity of our donors.

Make a donation to support The FBE's critical work in building generational health, wealth, and knowledge in the Black community!

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#TheFBE #BlackExcellence

We have spent the past few weeks practicing gratitude during our Thank A Thon 2024.

We are truly grateful for each and every one of our followers, supporters, and donors. Together, we will continue to build generational health, wealth, and knowledge in the Black community.

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

We have spent the past few weeks practicing gratitude during our Thank A Thon 2024.

We are truly grateful for each and every one of our followers, supporters, and donors. Together, we will continue to build generational health, wealth, and knowledge in the Black community.

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

We are sending a very special thank you to all of our volunteers. Your dedication drives our mission to build generational health, wealth, and knowledge in the Black community!

@zuuurrriii
@dezcover_love
@rodriguezdortrait
@nell0810
@kool_water1911

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

We are sending a very special thank you to all of our volunteers. Your dedication drives our mission to build generational health, wealth, and knowledge in the Black community!

@zuuurrriii
@dezcover_love
@rodriguezdortrait
@nell0810
@kool_water1911

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

We would be remiss not to acknowledge our partners who have supported our efforts in multiple ways. Your service and support are always impeccable - @blackfullness, @mademoiselles.cs, Piedmont_party, and @sweetfingers.

Thank you for working with us!

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

We would be remiss not to acknowledge our partners who have supported our efforts in multiple ways. Your service and support are always impeccable - @blackfullness, @mademoiselles.cs, Piedmont_party, and @sweetfingers.

Thank you for working with us!

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

As we continue our season of gratitude, we would like to extend a very special thank you to two of our corporate donors, @ReedWilliamsLaw and @VinenNoir.

Your generosity will be felt for generations to come; we appreciate your support of our mission.

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

As we continue our season of gratitude, we would like to extend a very special thank you to two of our corporate donors, @ReedWilliamsLaw and @VinenNoir.

Your generosity will be felt for generations to come; we appreciate your support of our mission.

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

This past October, The FBE celebrated 5 years of service to our community. During the month, we also hosted a fundraiser to support @ocms_fbeschools - a community-based, culturally affirming, Montessori preschool in Oakland.

We are so pleased to acknowledge and express our extreme gratitude for the folx who helped us surpass our fundraising goal!

We are thankful for Anthony, Ceairra, Donald, Marie, Maritza, and Mike & Sharon. Your teamwork raised enough funds to purchase new authentic Montessori materials for the classroom!

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

This past October, The FBE celebrated 5 years of service to our community. During the month, we also hosted a fundraiser to support @ocms_fbeschools - a community-based, culturally affirming, Montessori preschool in Oakland.

We are so pleased to acknowledge and express our extreme gratitude for the folx who helped us surpass our fundraising goal!

We are thankful for Anthony, Ceairra, Donald, Marie, Maritza, and Mike & Sharon. Your teamwork raised enough funds to purchase new authentic Montessori materials for the classroom!

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

Despite the current political climate in the US, we have been so full of hope thanks to the generous outpouring of support by so many. Now, more than ever, we choose sharpen our focus inward on our own community.

For The FBE, this is a season of gratitude and we choose to spend the rest of November in a spirit of thankfulness. We acknowledge and extend gratitude to those who have poured so much into us and thus, into the Black community.

Thank you to our Board Members, @ginjack2002 and @ethancashley for your unwavering support and wise guidance.

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

Despite the current political climate in the US, we have been so full of hope thanks to the generous outpouring of support by so many. Now, more than ever, we choose sharpen our focus inward on our own community.

For The FBE, this is a season of gratitude and we choose to spend the rest of November in a spirit of thankfulness. We acknowledge and extend gratitude to those who have poured so much into us and thus, into the Black community.

Thank you to our Board Members, @ginjack2002 and @ethancashley for your unwavering support and wise guidance.

#TheFBE #FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #FBEThankAThon2024 #thankful

As we always say, EVERY little bit counts. Thank you to every one of our donors and supporters. Your generous donations have not only helped us reach our goal, but surpass it!

Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to host community-wide playdates and much-needed supplies for @OCMS_FBESchools.

#TheFBE5 #FBE5 #BlackExcellence #TheFBE #giving

As we always say, EVERY little bit counts. Thank you to every one of our donors and supporters. Your generous donations have not only helped us reach our goal, but surpass it!

Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to host community-wide playdates and much-needed supplies for @OCMS_FBESchools.

#TheFBE5 #FBE5 #BlackExcellence #TheFBE #giving

LISTEN... a time was had at our Inaugural Club Excellence Appreciation Dinner. Great food, beautiful folx, important conversations...

Don’t miss the next one - join Club Excellence today. Visit www.foundationforblackexcellence.org/clubexcellence to learn more.

#TheFBE5 #FBE5 #BlackExcellence #TheFBE

LISTEN... a time was had at our Inaugural Club Excellence Appreciation Dinner. Great food, beautiful folx, important conversations...

Don’t miss the next one - join Club Excellence today. Visit www.foundationforblackexcellence.org/clubexcellence to learn more.

#TheFBE5 #FBE5 #BlackExcellence #TheFBE

We've reached our matching goal, but you can still make a difference! At the stroke of midnight, our campaign will end. Donate today to support @ocms_fbeschools

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#FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #TheFBE5

We've reached our matching goal, but you can still make a difference! At the stroke of midnight, our campaign will end. Donate today to support @ocms_fbeschools

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#FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #TheFBE5

Have you had a chance to give to our Anniversary campaign yet? Your gift can make a huge difference in the lives of our students.

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#FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #FBE5

Have you had a chance to give to our Anniversary campaign yet? Your gift can make a huge difference in the lives of our students.

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#FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #FBE5

Join us at the Oakland Public Library- Dimond Branch for a community-wide play date for children ages 0-4.

Come and meet new friends as we explore Montessori materials and learn how they support your child’s development.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is strongly encouraged.

This event is brought to you by @ocms_fbeschools and The Foundation for Black Excellence.

Registration strongly encouraged.

*The Oakland Public Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of meetings or meeting room users.

Join us at the Oakland Public Library- Dimond Branch for a community-wide play date for children ages 0-4.

Come and meet new friends as we explore Montessori materials and learn how they support your child’s development.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is strongly encouraged.

This event is brought to you by @ocms_fbeschools and The Foundation for Black Excellence.

Registration strongly encouraged.

*The Oakland Public Library does not advocate or endorse the viewpoints of meetings or meeting room users.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are more than halfway to our goal! Remember, all donations are DOUBLED during the month of October only.

Can you pitch in to secure the future of children in Oakland?

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#FBE5 #BlackExcellence #FoundationforBlackExcellence

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are more than halfway to our goal! Remember, all donations are DOUBLED during the month of October only.

Can you pitch in to secure the future of children in Oakland?

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#FBE5 #BlackExcellence #FoundationforBlackExcellence

Have you heard?? Thanks to a generous community member and donor, every dollar you give will be matched up to $5,000!!!

That's double the fundraising and twice the impact!!

Donate today to have your gift doubled.

#FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #TheFBE5

Have you heard?? Thanks to a generous community member and donor, every dollar you give will be matched up to $5,000!!!

That's double the fundraising and twice the impact!!

Donate today to have your gift doubled.

#FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #TheFBE5

Our Anniversary Giving Campaign is LIVE!!

Your generous donation can help us develop a strong foundation for students before they enter Kindergarten.

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#FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #TheFBE5

Our Anniversary Giving Campaign is LIVE!!

Your generous donation can help us develop a strong foundation for students before they enter Kindergarten.

Give Today. Link in Bio

#FoundationforBlackExcellence #BlackExcellence #TheFBE5

5 Years!! We are excited to celebrate 5 Years of Service to the community.

Only a small percentage of organizations are blessed to celebrate 5 years. Thanks to you, The Foundation for Black Excellence is one of them!!

In honor of our anniversary, please consider giving a denomination of 5. Whether you give $50 or $5,000, your gift makes a difference.

5 Years!! We are excited to celebrate 5 Years of Service to the community.

Only a small percentage of organizations are blessed to celebrate 5 years. Thanks to you, The Foundation for Black Excellence is one of them!!

In honor of our anniversary, please consider giving a denomination of 5. Whether you give $50 or $5,000, your gift makes a difference.

Giving Tuesday is only 10 Tuesdays away and we hope to have our best giving season to date!

We need volunteers to help us plan a PARTY as we kick off our end-of-year giving campaign. As a volunteer, you can help shape this event in ways that bring joy to you and to our community while ensuring that The Foundation for Black Excellence is able to continue furthering our mission.

Our meetings are virtual, so everyone is welcome. Register (link in bio) to volunteer and help make an impact in the our community!!

Giving Tuesday is only 10 Tuesdays away and we hope to have our best giving season to date!

We need volunteers to help us plan a PARTY as we kick off our end-of-year giving campaign. As a volunteer, you can help shape this event in ways that bring joy to you and to our community while ensuring that The Foundation for Black Excellence is able to continue furthering our mission.

Our meetings are virtual, so everyone is welcome. Register (link in bio) to volunteer and help make an impact in the our community!!

Reason #9,246 why The FBE is focusing on education.

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Reason #9,246 why The FBE is focusing on education.

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Someone told us that it's a gift to still have friends from high school, but I know there's some folx out there still rocking with their friends from earlier than that!

Who is your friend that you've known the longest (who is your real Day 1)?

When children and parents benefit, we grow as a community!

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Someone told us that it's a gift to still have friends from high school, but I know there's some folx out there still rocking with their friends from earlier than that!

Who is your friend that you've known the longest (who is your real Day 1)?

When children and parents benefit, we grow as a community!

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

When children and parents benefit, we grow as a community!

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

When children and parents benefit, we grow as a community!

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Shout out to the big siblings out there!

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Shout out to the big siblings out there!

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

It's a fact, all folks are more interested in learning when they can see themselves in the curriculum. When was a time that you truly felt a connection to what you were learning?

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

It's a fact, all folks are more interested in learning when they can see themselves in the curriculum. When was a time that you truly felt a connection to what you were learning?

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Our ancestors risked their lives to be educated, hiding in barns, reading instead of sleeping... Do you believe those high expectations continue today? Where do you see high academic achievement?

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Our ancestors risked their lives to be educated, hiding in barns, reading instead of sleeping... Do you believe those high expectations continue today? Where do you see high academic achievement?

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

"It takes a village" is not just a saying for us. We are a COMMUNITY school, we cultivate, honor, and elevate our community.

Who is a part of your village?

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

"It takes a village" is not just a saying for us. We are a COMMUNITY school, we cultivate, honor, and elevate our community.

Who is a part of your village?

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Not only understand and respect, but affirm and celebrate them, too!

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Not only understand and respect, but affirm and celebrate them, too!

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

There are so many reasons why we are focusing on FBE Schools as our flagship program. For more information, visit the website or check out our social pages.

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

There are so many reasons why we are focusing on FBE Schools as our flagship program. For more information, visit the website or check out our social pages.

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Do you think oral traditions are still relevant today? What oral traditions were passed down in your family? What oral traditions do you plan to share with your own children?

Another reason why we are focusing on FBE Schools as our flagship program. For more information, visit the website or check out our social pages.

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Do you think oral traditions are still relevant today? What oral traditions were passed down in your family? What oral traditions do you plan to share with your own children?

Another reason why we are focusing on FBE Schools as our flagship program. For more information, visit the website or check out our social pages.

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Another reason why we are focusing on FBE Schools as our flagship program. What were you taught (or wish you were taught) about your cultural heritage as a child?

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Another reason why we are focusing on FBE Schools as our flagship program. What were you taught (or wish you were taught) about your cultural heritage as a child?

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Someone recently told me that you never forget your preschool teacher. Did you attend preschool? If so, shout out your preschool and/or teacher below!

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Someone recently told me that you never forget your preschool teacher. Did you attend preschool? If so, shout out your preschool and/or teacher below!

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Many have asked us why did we decide to focus our program on schools and knowledge. Our ancestors knew the importance of education and risked their lives to get it.

Fortunately, because of their sacrifice, we can reach new heights such as creating FBE Schools. For more information, visit the website or check out our social pages.

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

Many have asked us why did we decide to focus our program on schools and knowledge. Our ancestors knew the importance of education and risked their lives to get it.

Fortunately, because of their sacrifice, we can reach new heights such as creating FBE Schools. For more information, visit the website or check out our social pages.

#blackexcellence #FBESchools #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #daycare #preschools #montessori #montessoriforall #montessoriforblackchildren

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