Ashay by the Bay Blog

Announcing... Ashay by the Bay's State Certification and Spring Promo Deal

Posted on April 11 2018

Today Ashay by the Bay received their State Certification from the California's Department of General Services. This approved vendor supplier status allows more opportunities to bid on larger contracts at the state level and with school districts here in California.

"This is an important move and I am very proud of this acknowledgement. Hopefully, it will open more doors for my products and services and the Ashay by the Bay brand. It's all about education."

Also we are announcing our Spring Promotion Deal. Now through May 31st Schools can SAVE 15% on All Ashay's African American and Spanish Bi-Lingual Children's Collections. June 1st. through December 31st. SAVE 10% on all School Collections. Send us your Purchase Orders (30 Day Terms)!
- Call Direct 1-844-543-7732
- Fax Orders to us at 707-557-3585
- Deborah Day (Direct) 510-520-2742
- Email them to ashaybythebayceo@gmail.com
- Order online. We accept PayPal. Visa, MC, AMEX and DC
CEO'S FIRST TRIP TO THE MOTHERLAND!

Posted on March 27 2018

A few weeks ago I returned from my trip to Accra, Ghana.

It was my first time traveling to Africa and it was a most welcome journey. For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to travel to the land of my Ancestors. (Of course this was both business and vacation.) I stayed about ten days and traveled with a group of talented Sista's from all over the US. We had a great tour guide and during our stay we toured throughout the Western part of Accra and along the coasts. We visited several historical sites including W.E.B. Du Boise's home and the first President of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah's Memorial and Monument and the Independence Day Pre-Celebration. (Dubois and Nkrumah were friends and Pan Africanists and fought for Ghana's liberation which finally happened in 1957.) We also visited the Slave Dungeons at Elmina Castle and at Cape Coast and I learned more about the shared history. We also met a real Akan Chief and I received my Ghanian name "Abba".

It was an all a new experience. Most enjoyable to me was the time spent at the ocean and the markets, buying art and learning about the people and culture. (The people are very warm, the food was delicious! and the art amazing!) I highly recommend that Ghana be at the top of your list when planning to travel to Africa. It is one of the best places to visit and the people will treat you like their own. Loved it and will be going back again. If you are interested in going contact: amponsa3@gmail.com Africa Dreamer Tours and ask for the Professor.
2018 National Title 1 Conference In Philadelphia A Success!

Posted on February 16 2018

Watch this Video

The National Title 1 Conference was held in Philadelphia this year and over 2300 educators and top administrators attended. Ashay by the Bay was there show casing our new 2018 Ashay's African American and Spanish Bi-Lingual Collections. We were a hit at the show and everyone was amazed at the depth and breadth of my collections.

https://www.facebook.com/ashay157/videos/10216311347598346/

I am so glad that I attended and connected with so many people. It is my largest, most important educational conference of the year. Even though it took a lot of preparation and planning, it was well worth it. Because it gave my company the national exposure it needs with other school districts in the United States that are serving African American and Spanish BiLingual students. Great show, looking forward to getting some new business.

See you next year in Kansas City.
MINDFUL MESSAGES Celebrates 12 Years Mentoring in Oakland!

Posted on January 16 2018

The Mindful Messages Summer Mentoring Program has come to an end after 12 years in Oakland. It is something I will dearly miss, but I know it is time for me to move on. I created the program from my book Mindful Messages which I published in 2002 which focused on Africentric curriculum, culture and life skills for teens. Even though, much of the work was volunteer, I really enjoyed woking with youth, writing the curriculum, planning activities and taking the kids on exciting summer field trips. But honestly, I came to a decision, that I needed to devote more time to my health and to my book business, Ashay by the Bay. And it is time for new mentors to step up and lead.

As the Executive Director of Mindful Messages I am thankful for the partnerships with the Bridge Housing, The City of Oakland and Oakland Housing Authority. And I must say, to my Site Coordinators and Assistants, that it was a pleasure working with so many talented young people who gave so much of their time and energy. And to everyone, know that I am forever grateful for the gift of mentoring and to have had the opportunity to enrich the lives of so many wonderful youth in East and West Oakland and beyond.

Thanks Kids, it's been a real blast! 12 amazing years filled with many great memories. Peace and Love.

Remember, continue to be mindful and STAY FOCUSED!

Ms. Day
Happy New Year To My Valued Customers

Posted on January 08 2018

It's been both an interesting and challenging year but much was accomplished. The small downtown Oakland bookstore located at Kenyan Safari Designs at 1411 Webster Street closed on December 2nd. I gave it a year and decided to move on. And now the Multi-Cultural Children's Books Store Holiday Pop Up closed Dec. 29 to reopen mid January. Both were great opportunities for me to collaborate with other like minded women in business and education.

But Ashay by the Bay is going to continue to focus on core business by providing books and educational materials to Public and Private School Districts because I feel I can be more effective and make a greater impact in education. And I will continue to focus primarily on books for Black Children because I know our children are the most underserved. Look toward an exciting year and wishing everyone a great New Year and much Prosperity and Success. Moving Forward!