In this collection, Black and African-American elementary, middle, and high school students ages 8 to 18 showcase their views on Blackness, proclamations of freedom, and reflections of the current state of our world. Through their authentic and unique lens, let their writings lead you on a literary journey that helps with the understanding of where they come from and who they truly are.

826 Valencia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students with their writing skills. Our Black Students' Initiative, launched in fall 2020, seeks to create new opportunities to specifically support Black students in our programs.

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