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Kilombo Academic & Cultural Institute

Kilombo Academic & Cultural Institute promotes Afrikan-centered education and cultural enrichment, empowering the community through knowledge, creativity, and celebration of heritage. They foster excellence and unity for future generations.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1742894099/wysiwyg/ewz9vevmtj3uzymugp65.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Sponsor the Sole Striders Walk-a-thon to raise funds for tuition scholarships and teacher salaries. Support a community event full of family, fun, and fitness to build our liberation school. Secure sponsorship by April 20th to be featured on printed materials.

Kilombo's 3rd Annual Sole Striders Walk-A-Thon

Join our Educate to Liberate raffle for a chance to win big while supporting our mission too! Your participation is not only a chance to win prizes, but also plays a vital role in supporting our mission. Each ticket you purchase directly contributes to our efforts in making a meaningful impact in our community. 🎟️ Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. ✨

Educate to Liberate Raffle 2026

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1763682100/wysiwyg/i3dh9yw5hwktsafu1xuo.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Educate to Liberate: 20th Anniversary Celebration<article data-scroll-anchor="true" data-testid="conversation-turn-8" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="6bbe1a51-f95e-48e3-97f9-836ac03578c1" dir="auto" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;" tabindex="-1"><div fr-original-style="" style="line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;" tabindex="-1"><div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="7e03d0dc-47b2-4510-80f2-daf01c3da5e7" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-1-thinking" dir="auto" fr-original-style="" style="line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"><h3 data-end="171" data-start="120" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">E2L Gala</h3>Join us for a powerful celebration honoring 20 years of liberation-centered education with an elegant evening of culture, connection. This year&rsquo;s Educate to Liberate (E2L) raises funds for Kilombo Academic &amp; Cultural Institute, TSK Prep, and Goshen Hebrew Academy.&nbsp;Each of these independent schools are deeply committed to nurturing young leaders rooted in identity, culture, and knowledge. Date &amp; Time: March 22 | 4:00 p.m. &ndash; 7:00 p.m.Location: RETREAT at The Gathering Spot1115 Howell Ml Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA Highlights include:<ul data-end="1685" data-start="1510" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1550" data-start="1510" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎶&nbsp;Live Music and Live Art</li><li data-end="1581" data-start="1551" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🍴 Tasty Delicacies</li><li data-end="1623" data-start="1582" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🛍️ Silent Auction&nbsp;</li><li data-end="1685" data-start="1624" fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">Community tributes honoring our past, present, and future</li></ul>Together, we&rsquo;ll celebrate our heritage while investing in the next generation of strong, informed leaders. Your participation is more than attendance. It&rsquo;s an investment in liberation-focused education. Thank you for your love, support, and continued belief in our children and our future.</div></div></article><div data-edge="true" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>

E2L Gala Tickets

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1762884039/wysiwyg/w3nnuqmxlgd2nfupdui0.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Mark Your Calendar for an Inspiring Evening! ❤️&nbsp;Educate to Liberate: Legacies of Resistance and Resilience 🖤 Date:&nbsp;November 20, 2025 Location: Porter Sanford III Performing Arts &amp; Community Center 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA 30034Time: 6:00 PM Reception | Film Viewing starts at 7 pm Join us for a powerful journey through history, courage, and community as we premiere the documentary Educate to Liberate, Legacies: Resist and Push Through. This impactful film traces the origin stories of Kilombo, TSK, &amp; GHATK, all visionary schools born from the Black Power Movement&#39;s relentless drive to address the challenges facing Black communities in America. Discover the legacy of liberation that inspired these schools and continues to empower our future. Event Schedule:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">6:00 - 6:45 PM | Reception &ndash; Connect, mingle, and celebrate community.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">7:00 - 8:30 PM | Documentary Viewing &ndash; Witness the stories and spirit that shaped us.</li></ul>Don&rsquo;t miss this unforgettable night of history, unity, and celebration.

6th Annual Educate to Liberate

<h3 data-end="221" data-start="165" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🎉 Kilombo 20th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration</h3>Join us as we honor 20 years of Afrikan-centered excellence at Kilombo! This free, family-friendly event will be filled with food, music, culture, and community. Together, we will celebrate our legacy, uplift our future, and rejoice in the spirit of true Kilombo fashion. 📅&nbsp;Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 ⏰&nbsp;Time: 2:00 PM &ndash; 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Fairfield Baptist Church, 6133 Redan Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058✨ What to Expect:<ul data-end="814" data-start="679" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="708" data-start="679" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Delicious Fish Fry 🍴</li><li data-end="745" data-start="709" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Live Music &amp; Performances 🎶</li><li data-end="782" data-start="746" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Local Vendors &amp; Artisans 🛍️</li><li data-end="814" data-start="783" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fun for the Whole Family 🎉</li></ul>🌟&nbsp;Cost: FREE! We welcome you to RSVP at no cost to save your spot. To help sustain Kilombo&rsquo;s mission and future, please also consider making a donation of any size&mdash;your support helps us continue 20 more years of excellence! 📧 Questions? Contact us at <a data-end="1178" data-start="1152" fr-original-style="" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">admin@kilomboinstitute.com</a> 📞 Call: 404-992-8021<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1757716160/wysiwyg/j0zy3mhivbxexhgdiohb.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Celebrating 20 Years! 1st Annual Kilombo Homecoming!

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1742894099/wysiwyg/ewz9vevmtj3uzymugp65.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />Sponsor the Sole Striders Walk-a-thon to raise funds for tuition scholarships and teacher salaries. Support a community event full of family, fun, and fitness to build our liberation school. Secure sponsorship by April 20th to be featured on printed materials.

Kilombo's 2nd Annual Sole Striders Walk-A-Thon

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1730368832/r31pqiruauqx2wjuhyex.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /> Mark Your Calendar for an Inspiring Evening!❤️ Educate to Liberate: Legacies of Resistance and Resilience 🖤Date: December 13Location: Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA 30034 Time: 6:00 PMJoin us for a powerful journey through history, courage, and community as we premiere the documentary Educate to Liberate, Legacies: Resist and Push Through. This impactful film traces the origin stories of TSK and Kilombo, two visionary schools born from the Black Power Movement's relentless drive to address the challenges facing Black communities in America. Discover the legacy of liberation that inspired these schools and continues to empower our future.Event Schedule:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">6:00 - 6:45 PM | Reception – Connect, mingle, and celebrate community.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">7:00 - 8:30 PM | Documentary Viewing – Witness the stories and spirit that shaped Kilombo and TSK.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">8:30 - 10:30 PM | Dinner, Music & Dancing – Enjoy an evening of celebration, delicious food, and music!</li></ul>Kilombo and TSK are proud to collaborate to keep this legacy alive. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of history, unity, and celebration.

5th Annual Educate to Liberate

Sponsor the Sole Striders Walk-a-thon to raise funds for tuition scholarships and teacher salaries. Support a community event full of family, fun, and fitness to build our liberation school. Secure sponsorship by April 20th to be featured on printed materials.

2024 Sole Striders

PURCHASE THE VIP ONLINE EXPERIENCE TICKETS TODAY! DEC 2nd @ 7PM <span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:inherit;display:inline !important">Kilombo and TSK are working in collaboration to raise money to strengthen our infrastructures and secure a new building. Together our goal is to educate children from Preschool to the 12th grade in our people’s history and culture. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

4th Annual Educate to Liberate

Dear Supporters, Asante sana, thank you, for signing up to be one of Kilombo&#39;s monthly givers (The Committed 1000) or for making a one time investment. This August we are honoring Black August, Black Philanthropy Month and 8/28-Back Black! Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute, is an accredited independent school nestled in Decatur, GA. Kilombo&#39;s unwavering mission is to cultivate a culturally relevant, academically excellent educational environment that empowers students to thrive globally while upholding a commitment to social justice. Our dedication spans from Pre-K to 8th grade, where we&#39;ve witnessed remarkable student achievements. Our success is not a secret! We love the children and we teach them what they need to achieve. At Kilombo, we differentiate instruction, meaning that we assess the children and match our instruction and the materials we give them to their needs. If you are below level, we give you an academic program that will catch you up. If you are on level, we push you gently to thrive to even greater achievement, if you are above level, we challenge you to reach new heights.&nbsp; With 21 years of tireless dedication, Kilombo boasts an impressive track record. Over this period, an astonishing 80% of our scholars are reading at or above grade level, with the average Kilombo student ranking in the top 37% in reading proficiency. Kilombo owes its existence to compassionate supporters like you&mdash;individuals who genuinely believe in uplifting marginalized communities, particularly our youth. In an era marked by book bans and challenges to culturally responsive teaching, institutions like Kilombo are more vital than ever. Your generous donation will be instrumental in fulfilling our mission, enabling us to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Provide financial assistance for scholars who would otherwise be unable to afford tuition.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Facilitate a smooth transition into a new facility.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Cover general operating expenses and transportation needs for educational outings.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Fund our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program, fostering innovative learning opportunities.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Support our future manhood, womanhood sessions (Our families need community support as we collectively raise our young people to live with good character in a difficult world.)</li></ul>We offer several convenient options for making your tax-deductible donations. Rest assured, a tax donation receipt will be promptly emailed to you upon receiving your contribution. Additionally, checks can be made payable to Kilombo A&amp;C Institute. Our mailing address is 3130 Frost Lane, Lithonia, GA 30038. Once again, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters for their unwavering generosity and commitment. Please note that all donations are tax-deductible, and donation receipts will be provided. Learn more about us on CANDID,&nbsp;<a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://app.candid.org/profile/14600220/kilombo-academic-cultural-institute-inc/?pkId=76a6e8e3-29ec-456f-8675-cf02d911169c&isActive=true" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://app.candid.org/profile/14600220/kilombo-academic-cultural-institute-inc/?pkId=76a6e8e3-29ec-456f-8675-cf02d911169c&amp;isActive=true</a> and the Back Black Directory, <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://backblackmovement.org/directory," rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://backblackmovement.org/directory,</a> put Kilombo in the search.&nbsp; Asante Sana (Thank you in Swahili),Kilombo Leadership<a fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">www.kilomboschool.com</a>Text, 404-992-8021 for more information or to become more involved!

Dear Supporters,Asante sana, thank you, for signing up to be one of Kilombo's monthly givers (The Committed 1000) or for making a one time investment. This August we are honoring Black August, Black Philanthropy Month and 8/28-Back Black!Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute, is an accredited independent school nestled in Decatur, GA. Kilombo's unwavering mission is to cultivate a culturally relevant, academically excellent educational environment that empowers students to thrive globally while upholding a commitment to social justice. Our dedication spans from Pre-K to 8th grade, where we've witnessed remarkable student achievements.Our success is not a secret! We love the children and we teach them what they need to achieve. At Kilombo, we differentiate instruction, meaning that we assess the children and match our instruction and the materials we give them to their needs. If you are below level, we give you an academic program that will catch you up. If you are on level, we push you gently to thrive to even greater achievement, if you are above level, we challenge you to reach new heights. With 21 years of tireless dedication, Kilombo boasts an impressive track record. Over this period, an astonishing 80% of our scholars are reading at or above grade level, with the average Kilombo student ranking in the top 37% in reading proficiency.Kilombo owes its existence to compassionate supporters like you—individuals who genuinely believe in uplifting marginalized communities, particularly our youth. In an era marked by book bans and challenges to culturally responsive teaching, institutions like Kilombo are more vital than ever.Your generous donation will be instrumental in fulfilling our mission, enabling us to:Provide financial assistance for scholars who would otherwise be unable to afford tuition.Facilitate a smooth transition into a new facility.Cover general operating expenses and transportation needs for educational outings.Fund our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program, fostering innovative learning opportunities.Support our future manhood, womanhood sessions (Our families need community support as we collectively raise our young people to live with good character in a difficult world.)We offer several convenient options for making your tax-deductible donations. Rest assured, a tax donation receipt will be promptly emailed to you upon receiving your contribution. Additionally, checks can be made payable to Kilombo A&C Institute. Our mailing address is 3130 Frost Lane, Lithonia, GA 30038.Once again, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters for their unwavering generosity and commitment. Please note that all donations are tax-deductible, and donation receipts will be provided.Learn more about us on CANDID, https://app.candid.org/profile/14600220/kilombo-academic-cultural-institute-inc/?pkId=76a6e8e3-29ec-456f-8675-cf02d911169c&isActive=trueand the Back Black Directory, https://backblackmovement.org/directory, put Kilombo in the search. Asante Sana (Thank you in Swahili),Kilombo Leadershipwww.kilomboschool.comText, 404-992-8021 for more information or to become more involved!

Kilombo&#39;s Mission:<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(69, 69, 69); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(69, 69, 69); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">Kilombo fosters an academically excellent and culturally &nbsp;relevant education that produces students who are equipped to succeed globally and are committed to social justice. Dear Kilombo Supporter! We thank you for all you already do! We thank you for the events you&#39;ve supported. Thank you to those who give monthly! Thank you to those who pray for us! Thank you to those who spread the good word about Kilombo! We need you now. It is the summer, which means no tuition comes in. The tuition stops, but the bills do not! Please help us build a bridge over the summer months. &nbsp;Please stand with us against repression as we build our freedom school!! We are looking for 100 people to give $100. However, you can give much more or a lot less! If you already give monthly, please consider giving a $100 over your. monthly investment. If you have not signed up for monthly giving and you want to, please click on <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://kilomboschool.com/committed1000/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://kilomboschool.com/committed1000/</a>. The Creator and the ancestors are on our side!Let&#39;s build!!

Kilombo's Mission:Kilombo fosters an academically excellent and culturally relevant education that produces students who are equipped to succeed globally and are committed to social justice.Dear Kilombo Supporter!We thank you for all you already do! We thank you for the events you've supported. Thank you to those who give monthly! Thank you to those who pray for us! Thank you to those who spread the good word about Kilombo! We need you now. It is the summer, which means no tuition comes in. The tuition stops, but the bills do not! Please help us build a bridge over the summer months. Please stand with us against repression as we build our freedom school!!We are looking for 100 people to give $100. However, you can give much more or a lot less! If you already give monthly, please consider giving a $100 over your. monthly investment. If you have not signed up for monthly giving and you want to, please click on https://kilomboschool.com/committed1000/.The Creator and the ancestors are on our side!Let's build!!

Kilombo Academic & Cultural Institute

Kilombo Academic & Cultural Institute

Past events

Past events

Kilombo's 3rd Annual Sole Striders Walk-A-Thon

Educate to Liberate Raffle 2026

E2L Gala Tickets

6th Annual Educate to Liberate

Celebrating 20 Years! 1st Annual Kilombo Homecoming!

Kilombo's 2nd Annual Sole Striders Walk-A-Thon

5th Annual Educate to Liberate

2024 Sole Striders

4th Annual Educate to Liberate

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