Ni'jah Monifa Literacy Center
Welcome to the Ni'jah Monifa Literacy Center (NMLC), where we believe that literacy is the key to unlocking endless opportunities. At the NMLC, we are dedicated to aggressively improving reading skills in children and adults in underserved communities, empowering them to thrive academically and succeed in a global society.
(The Ni'jah Monifa Literacy Center is a 501(c)(3) organization.)
The literacy crisis among minorities in urban areas, particularly African American children and adults, is a multifaceted issue that stems from historical, socio-economic, and educational disparities. Here’s an overview of the key factors contributing to this crisis
Our impact in numbers
10
Schools and Organizations served with literacy program
30
Instructors with Literacy Training
80
Total number of Literacy programs our organization has initiated
Our Programs
Children's Literacy Program:
Every child can learn to read when the teacher uses instruction that works. Children learn to speak naturally without a formal class. They learn the language of their parents and community. Such geniuses! Children learn to speak naturally. But learning to read is not natural! Our instruction directly connects the sounds of the child’s language to alphabets, the symbols of his written language.
Adult Literacy Program:
Tens of thousands of adults in the United States are functionally illiterate. It’s not their fault, it was faulty instruction. Our program now provides reading classes for adults 18 years old and over at free and affordable costs. Our classes are structured for the adult learner and use reading lessons that actually work! Registration is required. Contact us.
Community Outreach:
We are dedicated to resolving the literacy dilemma. We reach out to schools, churches, and community centers providing reading classes at their locations. We realize that in every congregation, in every school, and in every community, there are those who want to learn to read so badly. We are here for you! If your school, church, or community center is interested in having classes on your site, contact us for more information.
Join our volunteer community
Join our growing community of volunteers across the Southeastern Michigan, and make an impact in the lives of children with and their families. There are numerous ways to help out.
Cynthia Maples
Parent
“I've seen what a few hours of the right instruction can do for a child with reading disabilities. It's magic, and it's long-lasting. We all really CAN make a difference.”
Your support can make a difference
These statistics demonstrate the depth of the literacy crisis in African American and minority communities, particularly in urban areas, and underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to address these disparities.
248-802-7087
webcontact@nijahmonifa.org
P.O. Box 2732
Farmington Hills, MI 48334