Who We Are, What We Do, and Why We Do It
First, who we are - For seven years, I was both the Editor and Publisher of two amazing, family-friendly newsletters that served the DFW metroplex. However, after the George Floyd murder in 2020, the atmosphere changed amongst that publishing community. Racial tensions grew and so did the uncomfortable conversations.
Suddenly, many of my peers wanted to know how they could better understand the African American communities that they served. Others became angry, avoidant, unapproachable, and defensive of their "privilege".
With all the uproar in my work community and in the world, I knew that I had to be a change agent. I wanted to hear what our youth thought of everything going on around them. I wanted them to talk about the issues of race, education, the pandemic, and everything else. I wanted to create a safe space to hear from our African American youth, specifically our teenage girls. I knew that if given the opportunity, they had something to say and would say it. It was there that the nonprofit organization DFW Kids On The Move was birthed.
Second, what we do - My goal, as the founder, is to create a space these upcoming writers and creative artists to express themselves. I want to offer an opportunity to other African American teen girls that will make an impact in today's world. I want to encourage this often underserved population of teens to work hard, commit to a purpose, and dream big. I want to create an environment for them to create, tell stories, write scripts, build businesses, write books, try recipes, meet people, discover interesting careers, and everything in between.
We want to showcase other kids in the community that's doing great things. Some of these kids often go unnoticed and unmentioned. We want to highlight them!
We also want to partner with people and businesses that support the goals and philosophy of DFW Kids On The Move Nonprofit Organization.
Finally, why we do it - the answer is simple, we do it for the youth.
Watch out for all of the DFW Kids On The Move!
Warmly,
Teia Jones
CEO/Founder & Sr Editor
Suddenly, many of my peers wanted to know how they could better understand the African American communities that they served. Others became angry, avoidant, unapproachable, and defensive of their "privilege".
With all the uproar in my work community and in the world, I knew that I had to be a change agent. I wanted to hear what our youth thought of everything going on around them. I wanted them to talk about the issues of race, education, the pandemic, and everything else. I wanted to create a safe space to hear from our African American youth, specifically our teenage girls. I knew that if given the opportunity, they had something to say and would say it. It was there that the nonprofit organization DFW Kids On The Move was birthed.
Second, what we do - My goal, as the founder, is to create a space these upcoming writers and creative artists to express themselves. I want to offer an opportunity to other African American teen girls that will make an impact in today's world. I want to encourage this often underserved population of teens to work hard, commit to a purpose, and dream big. I want to create an environment for them to create, tell stories, write scripts, build businesses, write books, try recipes, meet people, discover interesting careers, and everything in between.
We want to showcase other kids in the community that's doing great things. Some of these kids often go unnoticed and unmentioned. We want to highlight them!
We also want to partner with people and businesses that support the goals and philosophy of DFW Kids On The Move Nonprofit Organization.
Finally, why we do it - the answer is simple, we do it for the youth.
Watch out for all of the DFW Kids On The Move!
Warmly,
Teia Jones
CEO/Founder & Sr Editor
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Committed
We commit to being a publication that bridges the gap of racial divide in our community. Our focus is of love, kindness, and support of all races with our articles, news, and businesses. Heartfelt
Our mission is to highlight kids in the DFW community that deserve recognition. We will also bring you business that support our mission. Quality Guaranteed
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Hi!I am Chloe Lacy, but you can call me Chloe or Elisa. I am 15 years old and I am a spring baby. My hobbies are writing screenplays, interior design, architecture, and acting. I am an actress, film director, author, and producer. (I am speaking these things into existence!). After high school, I want to attend an HBCU, have my own film studio, and star in my very own show. I am a Junior Writer.
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My name is Amaya M. and I am a freshman in high school. I expect to accomplish all of my future goals. My hobbies include painting, photography, hanging out with my friends, and horseback riding with the Texas Tejas Riders Leadership Team. I am a Silver Award recipient with the Girl Scouts; and I do my best to create positive change in the DFW Community.
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Hi! My name is Zariah Jones, and I am 13 years old. I am in the seventh grade and have been homeschooled all those years. I love my family, baking, pets, and swimming. I also love Kpop, dancing, and going new places. I love video games and spending quiet time learning new things. I don't have any pets but would love to have a dog someday. When I grow up, I want to own a three story bakery and do something to help animals.
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