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This right here is why we (Amanda Harrison and Sherri M Lucas) do the work. ❤️

We received this message from a parent in our program, and it stopped us in our tracks. Just months ago, this student was struggling—and now? He’s making measurable reading gains, building confidence, and even reading and presenting in front of his class.

That doesn’t just happen. That takes support. That takes access. That takes someone believing it’s possible.

Through our partnership with Toe by Toe we launched a pilot program in May 2024 to support parents who are tutoring their children at home using the Toe by Toe manual. And we made a commitment: ZERO cost to families.

Because too many parents are locked out of resources their children desperately need.

Because too many children are labeled instead of taught.

Because literacy changes everything.

But here’s the truth—we cannot continue or expand this work without support.

We are asking you to be part of this impact.

💡 Every dollar helps a child learn to read.
💡 Every donation puts tools directly into a parent’s hands.
💡 Every contribution changes a child’s future.

If this story moved you, don’t scroll past it.

Give what you can. Share if you can. Stand with us.

Because when we say “So All Can Read,” we mean ALL.

Set up your MONTHLY RECURRING DONATION now www.donate.soallcanread.org

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This right here is why we (Amanda Harrison and Sherri M Lucas) do the work. ❤️

We received this message from a parent in our program, and it stopped us in our tracks. Just months ago, this student was struggling—and now? He’s making measurable reading gains, building confidence, and even reading and presenting in front of his class.

That doesn’t just happen. That takes support. That takes access. That takes someone believing it’s possible.

Through our partnership with Toe by Toe we launched a pilot program in May 2024 to support parents who are tutoring their children at home using the Toe by Toe manual. And we made a commitment: ZERO cost to families.

Because too many parents are locked out of resources their children desperately need.

Because too many children are labeled instead of taught.

Because literacy changes everything.

But here’s the truth—we cannot continue or expand this work without support.

We are asking you to be part of this impact.

💡 Every dollar helps a child learn to read.
💡 Every donation puts tools directly into a parent’s hands.
💡 Every contribution changes a child’s future.

If this story moved you, don’t scroll past it.

Give what you can. Share if you can. Stand with us.

Because when we say “So All Can Read,” we mean ALL.

Set up your MONTHLY RECURRING DONATION now (link in bio) www.donate.soallcanread.org

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Blacknews.com

Read the article here: https://blacknews.com/news/black-dyslexic-podcast-hosts-join-literacy-now-miniseries-empower-black-families-facing-dyslexia/

Listen to the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbielk3MXqA

There are moments in this journey that quietly remind you… you’re not alone.

At the Black Literacy Matters Conference, I had the chance to reconnect with two educators who were part of the very beginning of my journey as a parent navigating dyslexia and special education.

One was one of the first Black OG tutors I encountered—highly trained, deeply knowledgeable, and committed to the science of reading before it became widely talked about. The other was an educator who simply showed up—keeping a watchful, caring eye on my daughter during summer ESY when I needed to trust that she was in good hands.

Seeing them again, years later, still doing this work… still showing up for Black children who struggle to read… still committed to making a difference—it did something to my heart.

Because let’s be honest, this work is hard.
It would be easy to move on.
To shift focus.
To leave the fight behind.

But they didn’t.

And in that moment, I realized something powerful:
I didn’t either.

We are still here.
Still advocating.
Still pushing.
Still believing in our children.

That kind of consistency… that kind of commitment… that kind of love for our community is what fuels movements.

My heart was full because their presence reminded me that this is bigger than one child, one family, or one moment. This is about a collective commitment to ensuring that Black children who struggle to read are seen, supported, and taught in ways that honor their brilliance.

We didn’t drop off.
We didn’t walk away.
We stayed in this fight.

So all can read. ❤️📚









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