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Homeschooling Black Children on a College Pathway
This comprehensive resource, Homeschooling Black Children on a College Pathway, includes narratives from a half dozen homeschooling parents who homeschooled children before, during, and after the COVID-19 global quarantine. The stories included in this book showcase strategies to prepare homeschooled children for STEM majors, college athletic programs, dual-enrollement, and more. The book discusses the ways the metaverse can be used in college prep, and how including a liberatory framework in your homeschool practice can garner positive outcomes for homeschoolers leaving home for college. The book also includes worksheets on how to have important conversations with your homeschooled children and the entire family as your prepare your homeschoolers for their transition to college/university. Chapter authors are Jason Esters, Kendra Price, Natalie Mack, Chanita Williams, Tracie Yorke, and Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman.

This book is presented by Black Family Homeschool Educators and Scholars, LLC (BFHES) through the literary nonprofit, Black Writers for Peace and Social Justice, Inc. BFHES is the first US-based research and education group dedicated specifically to the topic of Black family homeschooling, founded in 2020. BFHES produces the annual BFHES Virtual Teach-In, and presented the book, Homeschooling Black Children in the US: Theory, Practice & Popular Culture, edited by Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman and Cheryl Fields-Smith in 2022.

BLACK FAMILY HOMESCHOOL EDUCATORS & SCHOLARS

Our Mission

Black Family Homeschool Educators and Scholars (BFHES) is dedicated to fostering a thriving community for Black homeschooling families by bridging the gap between scholarly research and practical application. Through our innovative teach-ins, publications, and virtual platforms, we empower families with culturally relevant resources, support, and knowledge. Our mission is to create an affirming space where educators, researchers, and homeschooling parents can connect, share insights, and enhance the educational experiences of Black children. We are committed to expanding the literature on Black homeschooling and providing opportunities for professional development, community engagement, and academic excellence.

Since the start of the company and our annual teach-ins, we have been privileged to call the follwowing veteran homeschooling parents community members as they are part of our collective of parents who lead workshops during our teach-in and varied events for Black parents who are new to homeschooling:

Jade Wetherington of TeacherJade.com
Kendra Price of A Heart for Homeschool
Sherri Mehta of Vibrant Minds Homeschool Co-op
Queen Taese Snowden of Liberated Minds
Jason Esters of Black Men Homeschool
Matthew Rankin of Homeschool for the Culture
Natalie Mack of Military Homeschoolers
Dannielle Joy Davis of Saint Louis University
Zsudayka Terrell of Terrell Arts Studios
Cheryl Carter of Collegiate Academy
Alycia Comer-Wright of Cultural Roots Homeschool Academy 
Journei Bimwala of Each One, Carry One
Monica Utsey of Sankofa Homeschool Collective

The Positive Impact of Homeschooling Black Children

This 2020 short film focuses on BFHES founder, Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman's homeschooling experience with her daughter, while offering excerpts from her research findings from her 2019 study, "Dual Enrolled African American Homeschooled Students Perceptions of Preparedness for Community College." 

A Workbook You Can Use to Get Started!

This workbook is your first step on an incredible journey. It’s designed not to give you all the answers, but to ask you the right questions and provide a framework for discovery. This is not about recreating school at home; it's about creating a learning environment that is uniquely suited to your child and your family. Take a deep breath. You are more equipped for this than you know. Let’s begin. 

BFHES Media Takes on Tik Tok, Substack, etc.

11 Tips for Black Families Choosing to Homeschool by Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman

Recommended steps for Black American families deciding to homeschool their children

Read on Substack
@blackhomeschool Our family’s homeschooling journey was specific to our daughter’s needs, interests and strengths coupled with our capacity as her parents. No two families will homeschool the same. How do you homeschool? #homeschool ♬ צליל מקורי - אלבי ממויה ALBI

Homeschooling as Liberatory Practice by Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman

An excerpt from the forthcoming book, Homeschooling Black Children on a College Pathway, edited by Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman

Read on Substack

BFHES Virtual Teach-In

The Black Family Homeschool Educators and Scholars (BFHES) teach-in connects Black home educators virtually to build, share information and discuss ways to positively impact our children's learning journey.

"...I am recommending the teach-in to others..."

Our Annual Teach-In

Since 2020, Black Family Homeschool Educators and Scholars, LLC (BFHES), led by Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, has presented the annual BFHES Virtual Teach-In, bringing together over 800 Black homeschooling families from around the country. Our teach-in provides homeschooling families with resources, support, and inspiration to begin or deepen their homeschool journey. 

This year's 2026 BFHES Virtual Teach-In welcomes parents to our annual teach-in which features informative opportunities to learn from expert homeschooling parents in various areas on subjects.
 
This year's teach-in will attempt to address the following topics:
 
  • Developing the Love of Reading in a World of AI and Devices
  • Benefits of Creative Play 
  • Friendships, Co-ops, and Being Outside
  • Homeschooling Black Pre-Teens
  • Young, Gifted, & Black: Curating a Learning-Centered Homeschool Experience that Affirms Blackness
  • Incorporating Reading & Writing in Everyday Living Experiences in a World of AI
  • Body Agency and the Growing Black Child
  • Writing Skills Every Homeschooler Should Have
  • Raising a Black Child Who is Conscious of the Political World Around Them
  • Worldschooling
  • Preparing Your Teen for College
and more!


Special Thanks to Our 2026 Speakers & Sponsors:

Testimonials About the BFHES Virtual Teach-In

"It was all fantastic! I was able to gather nuggets and reminders in all the live panels I attended. I appreciated the transparency, insights and lessons shared by all the presenters. [Dr. Khadijah] did a great job of moderating and all of her questions really helped pertinent tips to be shared."

...I really enjoyed the Sankofa School as they talked about African-centered education. Natalie Mack was also incredible in her teaching on how we can prepare students for college. And of the coffee chats I was able to catch so far, I loved Kendra Price's talk on reading and writing resources as well as Khari Dawson's talk on dual enrollment.

[Appreciated] how organized the conference page and zoom system was, how timely you were about start and stop times, being able to watch the replays until 8/1, your positive but orderly style of hosting, and even the group chat interaction. Everything was really wonderful.

2026 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from Virginia

"I would definitely recommend! The content was rich just for our Black community! That's priceless."

2026 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from Georgia

2025 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from Pennsylvania

"[Highlights were] the Keynote [Converstion with Cheryl Carter]; Coffee Talks (specifically AI as Your Helper, Starting/Building a Business…); and Panels (specifically Trust the Process, Homeschooling on a College Pathway)."

2025 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from Georgia

"All of it was good and helpful. I liked the variety of sessions."

2022 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from West Virginia

"The sense of community and being in a safe space. I appreciate the enthusiasm and joy Dr. Khadijah displayed when speaking with guests and how encouraging she was for all of us."

2022 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from Georgia

"I enjoyed the chat and connecting with other black homeschoolers. I gained an online teaching job and some podcast contacts from these connections. I also enjoy seeing what others are doing within the black homeschool community."

2021 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from Texas

"Do not change a thing. This year was fantastic!"

2022 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from Wisconsin

"...I am recommending the teach-in to others because more Black families are interested. Some feel forced to homeschool under COVID-19 and inconsistent school policies. BFHES showcases homeschooling, as a natural part of family values and growth."

2021 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from Washington, D.C.

"I loved the music playlist - it was amazing. I like the group chat categories, and I enjoyed all the coffee talk presentations!"

2021 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from Wisconsin

"Loved the music playlist, I felt such a sense of community and support that's so valuable, no judgement and people seemed to attend all of the workshops etc. Loved the coffee talks that we could view at any time."

2022 BFHES Virtual Teach-In Participant

Homeschooling parent from Pennsylvania

BFHES Out and About in the Community

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Bring us to your conference, library, resource fair, etc. to talk about homeschooling in the Black community. Click below to contact us. Serious inquiries only! 

BFHES in the News

HOMESCHOOLING BLACK CHILDREN IN US: Theory, Practice & Popular Culture

Homeschooling Black Children in the US: Theory, Practice and Popular Culture honestly presents how systemic racism and other factors influence the decision of Black families to homeschool. In addition, the book chapters illustrate in different ways how self-determination manifests within the homeschooling practice. Researchers Khadijah Ali-Coleman and Cheryl Fields-Smith have edited a compilation of work that explores the varied experiences of parents homeschooling Black children before, during and after COVID-19. From veteran homeschooling parents sharing their practice to researchers reporting their data collected pre-COVID, this anthology of work presents an overview that gives substantive insight into what the practice of homeschooling looks like for many Black families in the United States.

 

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