The Georgia-based Black Homeschool Junction (blackhomeschooljunction.com) offers information, educational resources and support to homeschooling families through its website, which presents a multicultural perspective that is geared toward African Americans. The association offers a detailed online homeschool start-up guide, information on the legal aspects of homeschooling and contacts with local support groups. The website is organized by state, so parents can look up information relevant to their location.
National Black Home Educators (NBHE) (nbhe.net), a nonprofit organization based in Louisiana, was founded in 2000 by homeschoolers Eric and Joyce Burges. The group aims to promote homeschooling among African Americans and to help black homeschoolers achieve educational excellence. Although oriented toward Christians, the organization is open to all religions. The NBHE offers information and resources; homeschooling curriculum and testing assistance; workshops and seminars on a variety of topics; personal training sessions; and an annual symposium, where black homeschoolers can meet and exchange ideas.
The Afrocentric Homeschoolers Association (AHA) (blackhomeschool.ning.com) is a network limited to 150 active members and open to any homeschooler with an Afrocentric, or "Black-positive" focus. It offers an online forum where members can share their homeschooling experience and seek help with any issues. Members must stay in contact with the network at least once every four months in order to remain active.
The Black Homeschoolers Network (blackhomeschoolers.homestead.com) is an online networking association offering a forum where members can share information, encouragement, support and fellowship. Membership is open to anyone interested in homeschooling with a black or African-American focus. In addition to a general message board, it also provides an online "email pal" listing so children can safely contact each other.