2009

Moses Harris Math and Science Academy for summer 2009 students encompass educational talents with a combined GPA of 3.7 in the three subjects of Math, Science and English. Students were assigned to Algebra, Biology and Chemistry according to skill level. Each accelerated camp is designed to challenge advanced level children to reach their potential in math and science. This year students scored an average of 30% higher on the post test than the pre-test administered at the beginning of the two week camp. Thanks to Concordia and Sandra Martin for partnering with us on Moses Harris.

It’s A Family Affair BBQ

This annual event in celebration of BPI’s efforts and upcoming year focused on raising community awareness on parental involvement and generated information to the community on Parent University.

The Family Affair BBQ was a great success. Although the weather was in the high 90’s the community still gathered to enjoy food and receive information about BPI and various organizationsoperating in the N/NE community. Vendors included : Portland Children's Museum, Multnomah County Healthy Birth Initiative, Portland Parks and Recreation, Early Head Start, Albina Head Start, Multnomah County African American Sexual Health Disparities Program.

2008

Nineteen students took part in The Moses Harris Math and Science Summer Academy focused on teaching Black children math and science while encouraging parental engagement. “We provided students with the hands on experience needed to succeed in school. Moses Harris is geared to increase student’s interest in math and science while showing black students that black professionals exist,” said Kyna Harris, BPI Coordinator of Programs.

100 participants in the first annual Family Summer BBQ entitled “It’s A Family Affair” centering around education and health, held July 2008.

2007

Almost 1,000 Black men took part in the first Annual Million Father March, taking their children to school on the first day.