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                                    Volume 1, Issue 6
                                    
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                                     November/December 2004 
                                    
                                    
                                    
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                                    Jambo!
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    What
                                    an exciting year 2004 has been -- the premier 
                                    issue of FUNgasa was mailed to 75 
                                    homeschoolers and five issues later, we have over 
                                    400 subscribers!  The online African-American 
                                    homeschooling community is flourishing and has 
                                    welcomed us with open arms.
                                     
                                     Thanks to all who contributed articles and 
                                    ideas to FUNgasa, and to you, our valued 
                                    subscriber, for your encouragement and support.  
                                    We look forward to bringing you more great things 
                                    from African-American homeschooling families in 2005!
                                    
  
                                    Learning All the Time, 
                                    S. Courtney Walton 
                                    Editor
                                     
                                    
                                    
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                                    Pearls of Wisdom | 
                                     
                                     
                                    
                                    
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                                    by Jacqueline M. Ward
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    Albert
                                    Einstein, was once heard to remark ( I am 
                                    paraphrasing here) "there is only one critical decision 
                                    that you have to make...whether you believe  the 
                                    world is a hostile place or a hospitable place."
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
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                                    The Importance of Play for Homeschooled Children | 
                                     
                                     
                                    
                                    
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                                    by Monica Z. Utsey
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    Studies
                                    show that parents do believe play is 
                                    important, but they end up sacrificing play in pursuit 
                                    of academic excellence because we live in such a 
                                    competitive and cut throat world.  But play really is 
                                    serious business.
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
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                                    Being the Change You Want to See | 
                                     
                                     
                                    
                                    
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                                    Erika Davis-Pitre
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    So
                                    here is my charge to all of you. Find your passion 
                                    and share that gift with as many people here as you 
                                    can. The rewards of kinship, inspiration and support 
                                    will far out weigh your efforts.
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
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                                    2005 African-American Homeschoolers | 
                                     
                                     
                                    
                                    
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                                    Family & Friends Vacation
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    Make
                                    plans now to join us in Beaufort, South Carolina 
                                    as we explore the Gullah Islands and celebrate the 
                                    annual Gullah Festival with African-American 
                                    Homeschoolers from across the country!
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
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                                    Resource Guide for African-American Homeschoolers | 
                                     
                                     
                                    
                                    
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                                    Don't miss the Survey!
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    Wouldn't
                                    it be great to have a comprehensive 
                                    resource to share with family and friends, which 
                                    highlights the diversity of African-American 
                                    Homeschoolers and the resources they use for 
                                    homeschooling success?
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
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                                    Three to Read | 
                                     
                                     
                                    
                                    
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                                    Each
                                    issue we bring you books of interest to African-
                                    American Homeschoolers.  This month's selections 
                                    help you celebrate the holidays!
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
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                                    Three to Watch | 
                                     
                                     
                                    
                                    
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                                    Online DVD Library
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    HOLIDAY
                                    GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE HERE! 
                                    What gift costs so little, is available all year long 
                                    and is quick, easy and secure to order online?
                                    It's African-American Unschooling's online DVD 
                                    rentals -- Your affordable, convenient and rewarding 
                                    choice this holiday season!
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
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                                    The Marafiki Directory | 
                                     
                                     
                                    
                                    
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                                    Networking & Pen Pals
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    Having
                                    difficulty locating other African-American 
                                    Homeschoolers? Network with other Unschooling 
                                    parents, find pen pals and professional services in 
                                    The Marafiki Directory!
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
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                                    Gifts for Homeschoolers | 
                                     
                                     
                                    
                                    
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                                    Last
                                    minute gift ideas from African-American 
                                    Unschooling.
                                    
                                    
                                     
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
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