Theresa Merritt-Watson

Theresa Merritt-Watson is committed to equity for all. She believes that equity and equality can begin with African American children knowing their history and the contributions that African Americans made to the development of this country. This knowledge can be unifying. Unity in the community is the way African Americans can continue to move forward and build on the foundation left by our ancestors. Every child has passion, wonder, and interests that must be nurtured at home, school, and...See more

Theresa Merritt-Watson is committed to equity for all. She believes that equity and equality can begin with African American children knowing their history and the contributions that African Americans made to the development of this country. This knowledge can be unifying. Unity in the community is the way African Americans can continue to move forward and build on the foundation left by our ancestors. Every child has passion, wonder, and interests that must be nurtured at home, school, and church, and her book can help begin to foster the process.African-American history should be part of a child's daily reading regimen. Knowing one's history befits everyone and ensures that no one is left in the dark. It is of the utmost importance that children learn history from home. Theresa is advocating for black history to be a daily journey to include the good, bad, ugly, and indifferent. She believes that learning one's history can help children know themselves and that it can change the trajectory of African American education and economics. It will also invoke a sense of pride and patriotism. See less