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Empowering Black Youth Through History
Year-Round Black History Education Services by Joseph Ward
Presented by On the Shoulders of Giants
Joseph Ward delivers transformative Black history education that goes beyond the textbook. Through dynamic storytelling, interactive multimedia lessons, and historically accurate narratives from across the African diaspora, students engage with history that empowers them to see their value, heritage, and potential.
Programs include:
- Youth Workshops & Residencies
- Curriculum Partnership Programs (8–12 weeks)
- Keynote Presentations & Community Events
- Virtual or In-Person Options Available
Each session is grounded in African-centered history and framed to build pride, awareness, and action in today’s youth.
Who It’s For
- K–12 Schools (public, private, charter)
- Afterschool & Summer Programs
- Libraries & Homeschool Networks
- Colleges & Universities
- Mentoring Groups & Youth Organizations
- Community Centers & Faith-Based Orgs
Benefits to Students
- Builds Cultural Pride & a Strong Sense of Identity
- Encourages Critical Thinking about History & Society
- Promotes Confidence, Leadership, & Self-Awareness
- Connects Students to Real-World Role Models
- Inspires a Sense of Purpose, Power & Belonging
What People Are Saying
“Mr. Ward’s presentation kept our students engaged and left them talking for weeks. He makes history come alive.”
— Program Director, Tallahassee
“The workshop was powerful and gave my son confidence in who he is.”
— Parent, Workshop Participant
“This is the kind of Black history we need in schools year-round.”
— Middle School Teacher
Contact & Booking
📧 Email: ontheshoulders1@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.OnTheShoulders1.com
📍 Location: Tallahassee, FL | Available Nationwide (Virtual & Travel)
Black History Education Services – Rates & Packages
✊🏽 1. “Black History That Empowers” – Youth Workshops & Residencies
Dynamic, interactive lessons that educate, uplift, and equip students with knowledge of Black excellence and historical truth across the African diaspora.
| Session Type | In-Person (Tallahassee area) | Virtual |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Hour Workshop | $300 | $250 |
| Half-Day (up to 3 hrs) | $650 | $500 |
| Full-Day (up to 6 hrs) | $1,000 | $750 |
| 4-Week Series (1 hr/week) | $1,000 total | $800 |
| 6-Week Series (1 hr/week) | $1,400 total | $1,100 |
✅ Includes: engaging activities, multimedia storytelling, and follow-up worksheets
📦 Customizable for elementary, middle, or high school students
2. “History Is Power” – Curriculum Partnership Program
Collaborative partnerships with schools, libraries, or nonprofits to integrate accurate, African-centered Black history into their year-round programming.
| Package | In-Person (Tallahassee only) | Virtual/Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Series (1 hr/week for 8 weeks) | $2,000 | $1,600 |
| Semester Series (12 weeks) | $3,000 | $2,400 |
| Curriculum Licensing | TBD | TBD |
(videos + lesson plans + activity sheets, no live teaching) ✅ Includes: lesson planning, digital materials, activities, and optional assessments
📦 Add-on: Teacher training/professional development for $300/hr
🎤 3. “From the Shoulders of Giants” – Keynotes & Community Presentations
Powerful, media-enhanced Black history presentations for youth groups, educators, colleges, and community audiences. Great for Black History Month, Juneteenth, and more.
| Session Type | In-Person | Virtual |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Minute Keynote | $500 | $400 |
| 60-Minute Keynote w/ Q&A | $750 | $600 |
| Half-Day Community Training | $1,000 | $850 |
| Full-Day Presentation Series | $1,500 | $1,200 |
✅ Includes: visuals, storytelling, historical documents, and audience engagement
📦 Topics customizable to theme or event
🔄 Discounts & Add-Ons
- Nonprofit & youth org discount: 10% off for qualifying 501(c)(3)s
- Travel fee outside Tallahassee: TBD
- Video replay rights (for virtual presentations): +$200 flat
- Custom content development: $75/hour (for personalized lesson creation)