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Here are some of the things we learned from Career Day GirlTime! Swipe left 👈 #RepresentationMatters #Sisterhood #Telem #GirlTime #TelemGirlTime #TribeMates #Community #GirlPower #AfricanHeritage #AfricanGirlsRock #BlackGirlsRock #BlackGirlMagic #Africa #AfricanChildren #africanstories

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The Career Day GirlTime picnic was such a great learning experience! Swipe left 👈 #RepresentationMatters #Sisterhood #Telem #GirlTime #TelemGirlTime #TribeMates #Community #GirlPower #AfricanHeritage #AfricanGirlsRock #BlackGirlsRock #BlackGirlMagic #Africa #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories

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And we're off...Telem is off to Alley Pond Park! #Summertime #SummerVacation #AdventureCourse #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories #DopeAfricans

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We had such a blast at Game Day GirlTime! Can't you tell?! Swipe 👈 #Telem #GirlTime #TelemGirlTime #GirlsBeingGirls #GirlPower #AfricanGirlsRock #BlackGirlsRock #BlackGirlMagic #Africa #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories

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2 Truths & A Lie, at Game Day GirlTime! #Telem #GirlTime #TelemGirlTime #GirlPower #AfricanGirlsRock #BlackGirlsRock #BlackGirlMagic #Africa #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories

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More from the Painting Workshop at Telem Arts & Crafts Day. #Africa #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories #Telem #ArtsandCrafts #BlackCreatives

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Happy Mother's Day from us! #Telem #Africa #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories #ArtsandCrafts

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Look what I've just made (my own tote bag with African print & Sankofa Bird) at Telem Arts & Crafts Day! #Telem #Africa #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories #ArtsandCrafts

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We enjoyed the Painting Workshop at Telem Arts & Crafts Day! #Africa #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories #ArtsandCrafts #BlackCreatives

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In deep thought, as I reflect on a very special message for mom, at Telem Arts & Crafts Day. #Africa #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories #BlackBoyJoy

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The Apollo is hosting the WOW Festival (May 4th through May 7th), which celebrates the power of women and girls from Harlem and around the world! http://www.wowapollo.com/?camefrom=EMCL_1627282_63515811 The festival consists of performances, conversations, and activism. WOW Festival celebrates the power of women and girls from Harlem and around the world. At WOW, we'll unite and explore a variety of issues that affect women across cultural and social boundaries. Stories will be shared, feelings vented, fun had, minds influenced and hearts expanded. #WowFestival

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Look at our dab! #Telem #GirlTime #TelemGirlTime #GirlPower #AfricanGirlsRock #BlackGirlsRock #BlackGirlMagic #WomensHistoryMonth #Dab #Africa #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories

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Getting to know each other at Brunch GirlTime! #Telem #GirlTime #TelemGirlTime #GirlPower #AfricanGirlsRock #BlackGirlsRock #BlackGirlMagic #WomensHistoryMonth #Africa #AfricanChildren #AfricanStories

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On Saturday, March 25th, 2017, Telem is kickstarting a monthly mentorship initiative called Telem GirlTime! to encourage girls to: -take pride in their cultural heritage -increase their self-esteem and empower each other to be confident individuals -foster love, respect and understanding for themselves and each other Girls interested in participating should be able to travel independently to and from the events which will take place all over the city. The first event will be held in Washington Heights from 12-4 PM. First come, first served. Space is limited to the first 8 girls. Interested participants should submit a one-paragraph statement to [email protected] explaining why they would like to be included in Telem's GirlTime! by Sunday, March 19th.

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On Saturday, September 27, 2014 Telem Center for the African Child joined Citizens Committee for New York City on the High Line to get people thinking about why Oral History is important, exciting and accessible to anyone who wants to do their own oral history project. Here is a taste of what went down!

What is an Oral History? Oral history is the collecting of stories and narratives from individuals in order to preserve voices, experiences, and history. 

Want to learn how to produce your own oral history? Here are some "how to" docs:

     1. Oral History Guide      2. Oral History Project Planning      3. Oral History Interview Tips

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Telem Campers and playing "Bataculay" with Uncle Almamy. "Bataculay" is a west african, call-and-response game, reminiscent of the American children's game, "Red-light Green-light." 

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"I want to attend Telem Camp 2012" Essay - Eno, 15

           I want to attend Telem Camp 2012 because I want to meet other young adults of African descent and learn from them about their culture.  I also want to learn how to develop my team work and leadership skills.  I also enjoy activities outdoors and want to learn more about nature because I adore nature and its resources.  Because my school schedule can be very intense, I do not usually get the time to relax or have fun. Attending Telem Camp would give me a chance to relax, have fun, and get to know more about other people.

           I am really looking forward to playing and learning new games with other African kids and laughing at the jokes we all make. In doing so, I would also experience the life of growing as a young African lady. When I was back in Ghana, I didn’t have the chance to travel around our continent and when I came to America at the age of twelve, I still haven’t had the opportunity to travel around to see the lives of people in other countries, especially in Africa.

            Attending Telem Camp would be just like traveling around the globe since I get to meet new people from all over Africa where I am from.  I am willing to learn more about the people of Africa and about their ethnicities and life styles.