Ms. Bernida Thompson writes a letter of support for Ms. Afrika Abney, founder of Kuumba Expressions, an organization that offers visual and performing arts workshops to schools and institutions in the Washington-Metropolitan region. Thompson has known Abney for decades and says she is very creative and has made significant contributions to her community, particularly helping young people. The workshops provided by Kuumba Expressions in the past have helped expand understanding of the arts and improved academic achievement at various institutions. Thompson invites the reader to learn more about Abney and her work.

1. Greetings,
I write in support of Ms. Afrika Abney, founder of Kuumba Expressions. I have known her for several
decades. Individually, she is a very creative person who has made significant contributions to her
community, particularly young people. She has a positive attitude towards learning and leadership.
Kuumba Expressions, which she found, is designed to continue that mission, offering services to a
broader group of people in the Washington--Metropolitan region. The workshops she makes available to
various institutions, including schools, have in the past helped expand their understanding of visual and
performing arts; they have also helped to improve their academic achievement.
I am a strong supporter of Ms. Abney and her work. I invite you to learn more about her and Kuumba
Expressions. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at bthompson@rootspcs.org
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best Regards,
Bernida Thompson, EdD
Principal,Roots Public Charter School