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EVENTS
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BCDI-Atlanta Quarterly Meetings
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Our Quarterly Village Meeting provides an environment where parents, educators, and early education stakeholders come together to support and advance the quality of life for Black children and their families.
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*Register for Future Meetings
Previous Events
Introducing BCDI-Atlanta's
Imagining Bright Futures: A Family Literacy Series
Imagining Bright Futures is a free, virtual family literacy series hosted by BCDI-Atlanta for parents and caregivers of children ages birth–8. The series is designed to help families nurture early literacy through joyful, practical, and culturally affirming practices rooted in everyday life.
Across six interactive sessions, families explore how talking, storytelling, reading, and play support language development, imagination, and confidence. Using an Afrofuturism-inspired lens, the series invites families to imagine the futures they want for their children and the literacy habits that help make those futures possible.
Sessions are offered in two flexible formats, Talk, Read Thursdays (7:00-8:00 PM) and StoryLab Saturdays (10:00 - 11:00 AM), to support families’ schedules. Families may attend one or multiple sessions.
The series is part of BCDI-Atlanta’s Read to Succeed program and is supported by the Georgia Reads Community Award.
BCDI-Atlanta's
7th Annual Culturally Responsive Early Education & Care Leadership Summit Announcement
We are excited to announce that BCDI-Atlanta's 7th Annual Culturally Responsive Early Education & Care Leadership Summit will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Atlanta Metropolitan State College from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please note the new date and location!
This year’s theme, Afrofuturistic Pathways: Imagining New Horizons, includes workshops, concurrent sessions, and exhibits to explore and enlighten on various topics associated with the theme.
L.E.A.N. Lattes & Learning
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Join our L.E.A.N. Community gathering for early childhood education (ECE) professionals to connect over coffee and discuss leadership, equity, and inclusion in childcare. BCDI-Atlanta’s L.E.A.N. Community (Leadership & Equity Advancement Network) supports ECE professionals through training and group learning.
Whether you are an ECE director, administrator, or educator, Lattes & Learning will give you the tools and support you need to make a difference.
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Community Café
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Join BCDI-Atlanta's Community Café Series, a family-centered space where families come together to share experiences, build relationships, and strengthen their voices, while partnering with child-serving professionals and community stakeholders to improve the quality of life and outcomes for children and families.
BCDI-Atlanta Quarterly Meeting
We are excited to invite you to an engaging discussion on our community initiatives dedicated to building wealth, creating lasting legacies, and promoting homeownership. Join us on January 13, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for this important conversation featuring Meeyah Yehuda-Gardner, Founder and CEO of Crown & Currency and Operation Hope.
Your participation is vital as we come together to shape a brighter future for our community!
L.E.A.N. Lattes & Learning
Join our L.E.A.N. Community for a special edition of Lattes & Learning — our first-ever Data Party!
📅 Friday, December 12, 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍Virtual on Zoom
This celebration is designed as a warm, engaging gathering where funders, partners, fellows, coaches, and community members will come together to reflect on our collective work, explore the stories behind our data, and co-create priorities for 2026. Instead of a traditional presentation, this will be an interactive experience where every voice matters and every insight helps shape what’s next.
Bring your lattes and light bites and we’ll:
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Celebrate our accomplishments and community impact
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Walk through highlights from our evaluation findings
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Lift up narratives that numbers alone cannot tell
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Dream forward together and identify meaningful next steps
This event is not just about data — it’s about community, connection, and the power of shared learning. Your presence would mean so much to us, and we deeply value your perspective and partnership in this work.
Community Café
Join us for our Community Café on
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET.
BCDI-Atlanta’s Community Cafés create a supportive environment where parents, families, child-serving professionals, and early education stakeholders come together to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn from one another. These Cafés invite everyone in the community—whether caregivers, educators, or advocates—to contribute their unique perspectives. Together, participants explore ways to improve the well-being and development of Black children while building strong connections that uplift families and enhance community collaboration.
Each session will feature dynamic speakers and panel discussions on topics that impact Black children, families, and educators. Our goal is to foster dialogue, share resources, and inspire action.
What to Expect:
✅ Engaging discussions with experts and community leaders
✅ Strategies for supporting children and families
✅ Opportunities for connection and collaboration
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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BCDI-Atlanta Village Meetings
Join us for our Quarterly Village Meeting, a pivotal opportunity to discover and engage with our latest programs and initiatives. Your participation is crucial as we work together to shape our community's future through active stakeholder engagement and advocacy. Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard and contribute to meaningful change throughout the year!
*Annual Meeting for members only
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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L.E.A.N. Lattes & Learning
Beyond the Welcome: Strategies for Deep Family Connections in Early Childhood
BCDI recently hosted LEAN – Lattes & Learning.
The Leadership, Equity, and Advancement Network (LEAN) brings together early childhood professionals, leaders, and advocates committed to shaping stronger, more equitable systems for children and families.
This interactive two-hour session explored how leaders at every level of ECE—from classroom educators to administrators, policymakers, and community partners—can cultivate lasting, meaningful family connections.
If you missed it, view the session recording below!
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Community Café
BCDI-Atlanta recently hosted a virtual Community Café, bringing families and schools together for meaningful dialogue on building supportive learning environments for our youngest children.
If you missed it, you can watch the full conversation!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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Family Literacy Night
BCDI-Atlanta hosted a joyful evening of stories, smiles, and connection at Family Literacy Night.
The event featured books like Our Family is Growing and The Great Ant Sleepover as we celebrated the power of reading together. Perfect for families with young children, the evening sparked imagination and strengthened bonds through shared stories.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 . 6:30 – 8:00 PM ET
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L.E.A.N. Lattes & Learning
Fathers Matter: Strengthening Engagement in ECE
This month, we were proud to feature distinguished transformational speakers, Dr. Keon N. Berry, Founder & CEO of Dr. Keon N. Berry Group, LLC. and Lamont Jones, fatherhood coach, and CEO of Furthering Fathering. Their insights and expertise undoubtedly provided valuable perspectives.
Our Lattes & Learning event focuses on workforce development:
☕ Engaging Discussions: Explore strategies for self-awareness and inclusive workplaces.
📚 Professional Development: Learn from experts about leadership and career growth in ECE.
🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with others committed to improving the ECE workforce.
Whether you are an ECE director, administrator, or educator, Lattes & Learning will give you the tools and support you need to make a difference.
Friday, June 13, 2025 · 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Elevate the Culture: Legacy Leadership Ceremony
A Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration
BCDI-Atlanta hosted the Elevate the Culture: Legacy Leadership Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The event was truly special as we honored visionary leaders and celebrated Black excellence in early childhood education.
We brought our community together for a day filled with joy, reflection, and connection. The stories, performances, and powerful voices that shape our shared legacy were both inspiring and uplifting.
National Black Child Development Week
2023
President's Address
The State of Black Children in Atlanta
...and What We're Doing About It
June 5 @ 12 PM ET
National Black Child Development Week
2023
The Celebrating Our Mayor
& ATL Year of the Youth
June 9 @ 12 PM ET
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