25 + African-American Home School Blogs + Vlogs
This post was originally shared in 2015.
The number of Black families who have left traditional schools continues to increase. With the increase of Black homeschooling families, African-American homeschoolers have also been sharing their experiences, whether through blog posts, Youtube channels, or podcasts like Akilah S. Richards, Fare of the Free Child. If you have been on the journey for more than a minute, you already know that you'll need your place of encouragement to go to when the days feel harder, and you almost forget your main reason for choosing to homeschool in the first place. Homeschool blogs served as a support group for me in my early days of homeschooling. Some of my favorites no longer exist, like The Mahogany Way.
When I started homeschooling my children, we were one of the few African-American families in our area. Most of the support groups I found in person were run by white people, and few, if any, Black people were part of these spaces. I knew that I wanted to hear stories and learn from other African-American homeschoolers, and this is what led me on my search of finding homeschooling blogs run by African American homeschoolers and then also creating a space here to highlight some of our families' journey of starting from the beginning to graduating our daughters from homeschool high school.
If you want to learn and grow with other homeschooling moms who document their stories, this short list will get you started. I've updated the list since its first posting in 2017 to include blogs and content creators on social media networks who share their everyday experiences and learning environment.
Blogs, Channels, and Podcasts by Black Homeschool Families
ABC Remix shares a variety of educational resources geared toward Black children.
Abundant Freedom is focused on connecting Black homeschoolers with one another. Kaycee has taken on the task of bringing resources that will strengthen the Black homeschool to one place.
African-American Homeschool Moms is a resource blog with suggestions for various subjects and activity suggestions to use in your homeschool.
All Day Everyday Mom shares about homeschooling, planning, and crafting on YouTube.
A Stable Beginning shares beautiful photography of her family's homeschooling journey. She also has a variety of curriculum reviews on her blog.
The Blessed Heritage Chronicles is written by a veteran homeschooling mom. Encouragement is abundant on her site.
Christian Homeschool Moms is a blog that hosts a podcast discussing various homeschooling topics through interviews.
Chocolate Covered Boy Joy is a candid blog that shares a mother and her two sons' story.
Cleverly Changing is a podcast hosted by two down-to-earth Black moms.
Dr. J shares lots of good information such as in-depth reviews and suggestions for teaching math, science, and reading, focusing on gifted learners on her YouTube channel.
EPIC Homeschool Network is a non-profit that offers support for homeschooling families. Andrea often shares articles and resources for home educating families. She also hosts events and workshops for those in her community.
TheFallcoFamily is a YouTube channel that is inspiring no matter what part of the homeschooling journey you are on, from tips to making your school fun to real-life struggles.
Fare of the Free Child is a podcast hosted by Akilah S. Richards. Akilah approaches unschooling as liberation work.
Four Hats and Frugal is a site run by a homeschool mom, but the site's focus is living a full life on less. It’s the go-to place for budgeting, planning, and simple recipes.
Growing Up Gorgeous is a Christian community focused on the Black mother. The founder, Christina, is a homeschooling parent while nurturing this ministry.
The Homeschool Guru is a fun place to be for Black homeschool moms on Facebook. Shaun is down-to-earth and offers encouragement through video and anecdotes.
The Intuitive Homeschooler isn't about homeschool curriculum, but instead focuses on the journey of choosing to be a homeschooling family. You will love hanging out with Camille and her family in Detroit.
Joy in the Ordinary is focused on encouraging the whole mom as she continues on her homeschool journey.
Karla and the Sensational Six focuses on Karla Marie and her six children’s journey through unschooling.
Mama Jenn has tons a printables and activities to use in your homeschool.
The Melanin Village is a collective that shares snapshots of Black homeschooling families.
My Busy Bees and Me shares the daily life of Erica and her family along with curriculum hauls and teaching strategies on YouTube.
Nakia Washington’s Youtube channel highlights her family's home education journey, including the homeschool curriculum.
No Idle Bread is a faith based blog which offers encouragement from a biblical perspective to moms.
NontraditionalMommy follows a large homeschooling family through their life as a large homeschooling family. Tanyell has shared stories about at-home birthing, adoption, co-sleeping, parenting teens, business ownership, and more.
Mommy Week is a lifestyle blog with some focus on unschooling.
Mommy, Concentrated is a faith based blog which offers encouragement while sharing the family's story.
Karla and the Sensational Six focuses on Karla Marie and her six children’s journey through unschooling.
This list was created as a resource for those moms who, like me, desire to connect with Black parents who have taken full responsibility for their children's education. They have chosen to forego traditional school and instead embrace the homeschooling lifestyle.
As we have been on this journey for a long-time now and are getting closer to the end with only one daughter left to complete high school, I am not as active following the women on this wonderful resource. If you're new on your journey, it's my hope that you can find a homeschooling community that pours into your family. While I am not as active, I have read several posts, watched a few videos, or listened to an episode or two from most of the women listed, and I have gained new knowledge, been affirmed, or laughed because someone else gets it.
Do you have a favorite blog, channel, or podcast by a Black homeschool family? Share in the comments!
Do you know of any other home school blogs or vlogs created by African American moms? Please share in the comments.