Dyslexia Advocation

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.

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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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One of the most emotional moments for me at the 3rd Annual Black Literacy Matters Conference was hosting the Youth Panel: Left Behind to Leading Forward — Black & Dyslexic Youth Rewriting the Literacy Narrative.

As a parent of a child who struggled to read, sitting on that stage and listening to these young people share their journeys touched me in a way that’s hard to fully put into words.

They spoke with honesty about the frustration, the embarrassment, the moments of feeling misunderstood in classrooms, and the weight of believing something was wrong with them simply because reading was hard. But they also spoke about resilience, self-discovery, and the power of finally understanding dyslexia and finding their voice.

As I listened, I couldn’t help but think about the countless children who sit in classrooms every day carrying those same feelings in silence.

What moved me most was seeing these youth stand boldly in their truth. They are no longer the students who were labeled or overlooked—they are leaders, advocates, and storytellers helping to change the narrative for the next generation.

For parents in the audience, I know many of us were holding back tears. Because when you have walked beside a struggling reader, you understand the journey. You understand the fight. And hearing these young people speak with such courage reminds us why we continue to advocate.

This panel was a powerful reminder that our children are not behind—they are brilliant minds who simply needed the right support and the right people to believe in them.

I am so proud of these youth for sharing their stories and helping all of us see what is possible when we listen to the voices of those most impacted.

My heart is full. ❤️📚

Some moments remind you just how powerful community really is.

Hosting a LIVE panel of the Black and Dyslexic Podcast at the 3rd Annual Black Literacy Matters Conference was one of those moments I will never forget.

For so long, the podcast has been a space where stories are shared across microphones and screens. But when those voices are in the room. The energy hits different. The truth was undeniable. The stories were deeply felt.

Our live episode, “Unmuted: Black Men, Dyslexia & the Power of Naming the Truth,” was a powerful conversation about the lived experiences of Black men navigating dyslexia—how it has been misunderstood, misidentified, or ignored, and what happens when the truth is finally spoken out loud. The response from the audience made it clear: these conversations are necessary.

What made the experience even more special was meeting several B.A.D. Podcast alumni in person—guests who had previously shared their stories on the recorded version of the podcast. Seeing them face-to-face, embracing, laughing, and continuing the conversation reminded me why this platform exists in the first place.

The Black and Dyslexic Podcast has always been about voice, dignity, and truth. And in that room, surrounded by educators, parents, advocates, and leaders in literacy, it felt like something bigger than a podcast. It felt like a movement.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who showed up, shared their story, and helped make Unmuted such a powerful moment at this year’s conference.

We’re just getting started. ❤️📚