Within this issue of Voices the editors have created space to celebrate and honor the contributions Kylene Beers has made not only to the profession but to the National Council of Teachers of English. She was a fixture within NCTE and particularly within Voices from the Middle. We hope you enjoy reading the stories of some of the people who remain profoundly touched by her work.

In this article the authors argue for including African literacy practices such as oral storytelling and Adinkra symbols as abolitionist practices in teaching literacy to Black and African students in schools. The article concludes with recommendations on incorporating oral storytelling and Adinkra symbols in classrooms.