In The Knowledge Shop, we begin with trusting the wisdom and knowledge of our communities and families. For too long it has been expected that our families and communities have little or nothing to offer. We dispute this from our lived experiences collaborating with youth and families since 2015. Our students succeed with a combination of support from within their homes, school, and communities. So we lead with family and community first. We center the voices of our families and children first. Educators, policymakers, and academics have written for so long about what needs to be done. Unfortunately, little has changed with their leadership. We intend to reverse the strategy and begin with our families and communities. You must see our Black and Brown children as brilliant first, love them second and trust their families third. If you can do that then you can join us in this mission and vision. Join us and lift up our communities as a whole and see our children as we see them – Brilliant Black and Brown young people with loving families, parents, and guardians.