• Prioritize the Inclusion of African History and Culture in the Curriculum: Education's first function is identity development. One of the most important steps towards an African-centered community is ensuring that our school’s curriculum includes a comprehensive and accurate history of Africa and its global contribution to humanity. Black children must know who they are and where they come from. 

• Incorporate Culturally Relevant Practices: Culturally relevant practices are essential for creating a positive and supportive learning environment for Black children. These strategies involve incorporating cultural practices and perspectives into teaching methods and materials and creating opportunities for students to connect their learning to their own experiences and cultural backgrounds.

• Develop and Sustain Leaders as Change Agents: Educators and community leaders representing the Global Majority should lead the change toward an African-centered educational model. We focus on deepening leaders’ understanding and capacity to lead change in our schools and communities. We must cultivate and support Black leaders to lead in the classroom, develop curriculum, lead school buildings, craft policy, and organize their community.

• Engage in Community Partnerships and Collaboration: To ensure the community is truly African-centered, engaging with the broader Black community and drawing on their knowledge and experiences is crucial. This involves forging partnerships with community organizations, elders, and local artists and activists.

• Create a Culture of Safety and Belonging: Black children should feel safe and affirmed in their communities and learning environments, which requires addressing issues of anti-Blackness that have threatened their physical, emotional, and psychological safety. This involves examining and challenging policies rooted in anti-Blackness, replacing them with policies and practices that promote equity and belonging, and creating opportunities for our children to learn and celebrate their identities and cultures.

Reconstructing our community on an African-centered foundation requires a fundamental shift in how we think about and approach teaching and learning. It requires a commitment to centering Black people's experiences, perspectives, and cultures in all aspects of education and working towards creating a community-driven education system that truly reflects and honors the richness of African and African-American history and culture.