The achievements and contributions that have been made and continue to be made by Latinx leaders have shaped our nation’s identity for centuries. In addition to celebrating the diverse cultures within the Latinx community, we emphasize the importance of educational programming and initiatives that accurately...
Youth at Booker T., are gearing up for a new school year! And we are excited for them to share their new experiences and learnings from their busy, fun-filled summer at the Center. This time of year, we also like to remind our community that...
We’ve had a jam-packed summer at the Center, filled with a variety of events, field trips, summer camp fun - and so much more. Youth at Booker T. have had a summer full of learning in fun and meaningful ways! For Juneteenth, we centered our lesson...
Juneteenth or Freedom Day is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865 General Gordon Granger and his regiment landed in Galveston, Texas with the news that the war was over, and enslaved Black Americans...
You’re probably thinking, “did I read that title correctly?” Or, maybe you’re just wondering how it would be possible for us to achieve something so literally “out of this world.” Well, it’s happening! In 1972, NASA launched the spacecraft Pioneer 10 to explore our solar system...
“Service to Soul” is a new food justice initiative at Booker T. Washington Community Service Center (BTWCSC) that brings nourishing, prepared meals and organic produce boxes to Black/African American neighborhoods every week. Operating in collaboration with Calvary Hill Church in Bayview Hunters Point and Food...
According to a 2020 study conducted by the Center for American Progress (CAP), Black and Hispanic households are twice as likely to experience food insecurity than white households. These disparities unfortunately do not exist by chance, but are a direct result of policies passed at...
June 1st - August 5th Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor Schedule: 40 hours a Week FLSA: Non-Exempt, Full Time (Seasonal) Pay Range: $19-$22 hour ...
Registration Opens: Priority Registration: Opening March 15th, 2022 General Registration: Opening April 1, 2022, The BTWCSC Summer Together Camp is an exciting, and safe community for your children to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills and make lasting friendships and memories. Arts and crafts, group games,...
The Holidays Came Early at the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center’s 2021 Winterfest! What an incredible turn out from the community this year for Booker T. Washington Community Service Center’s annual Winterfest 2021 holiday celebration last Friday, December 10th! It was a night of celebration for...