Baltimore Native Supplies Free Books To Kids In Her Community

United Way of Central Maryland’s “Changemaker Challenge" Winner Araba Maze, on her initiative to distribute free book vending machines across her community.

[@philesiaj.wilcox-bartsch6206]

This Maze family of Dynamic women are a Joy to our black communities! They are really giving back in every way, no matter where they reside! Congratulations!!!!!

[@ctruthlyfe4452]

I recognized those kids from the KZbin channel of the Korean and black family, forgot the name. Awesome for the family!! Beautiful smile Ms. Maze!

[@philesiaj.wilcox-bartsch6206]

The Name of the KZbin Channel ist Mazelee . Dr. Alana Maze and her husband Joe Lee and kids.💯🔥👏

[@autumnl5127]

This is so beautiful where her heart is to help children read more.

[@jluzzie]

Another Maze woman making a difference in our community. We’re beyond proud of you 💛

[@blueside9147]

I hope this becomes a nationwide thing. It's such a great resource.

[@heguardsmyheartandsoul2953]

Ohhh Alena . . .Your phenomenal family, yourself included, NEVER ceases to amaze me. May the Lord's HAND continue to rest over your family.

[@memack7674]

The women in this family are amazing.. they carrying and giving I've been following this family for a while now and I'm so impressed .... we could all take a page from these women . God love the giver the ones who show their love for children. Books are a life line. Thank you ro the amazing Maze ladys. God has blessed us.

[@ezerbia]

Congratulations to Araba. A true answer to her community as her name implies.

[@je39981]

Some people in the comments are missing the point by deflecting because they believe black children doesn't need books in their community. The statistics show that black students lack proficiency in reading skills. Is it the majority that the numbers are targeting ? of course not. However, that 1% doesn't count for the large amount of black students that are barely passing in grade school. I grew up struggling in school and I was apart of that percentage that did not receive that foundation when I was a child. The idea to create free book vending machines across the community is a phenomenal action towards a better future for the black students. This isn't a black or white competition of who does it best. The constant comparison is what keeps the black community stagnant.

[@christellenestor9757]

I am so proud of her. Love this family so much.

[@ctruthlyfe4452]

That is so innovative! A book vending machine! Brilliant. We need some in Florida

[@BeautifulJoy54321]

I got to meet this beautiful and amazing young lady this year at a revival meeting at Huntington Beach, California, she is truly very humble and has a sweet spirit. What an amazing idea and great way to give back to your community. God bless you sister💐☺️

[@nellynell1807]

Yay!! I love this I love my city Bmore and this is so needed Books,Books,Books..God Bless👍🏾

[@srwarren103]

These Maze Sisters are all doing amazing things...God Bless each and everyone of them and I pray for much prosperity over this amazing project 😇

[@TheDman1234567890]

Yes I saw it. Spectacular!!!! I happen to turn tv on and saw her name and said Wow!!!That's Alena sis Areba. Awesome job Areba!

[@justmejenny7986]

Books and a love of reading are wonderful gifts.

[@sofiac7170]

What a beautiful story and gift of giving. I started my daughter with reading before she could even talk we went to the library all the time. Today she takes a book everywhere we go. I caught her reading in Walmart the other day while I was shopping she stood at the cart while I went down crowded aisles. I wish I would have taken a picture of it but it made my heart happy. 👏🏾❤️ Thank your sister for me.

[@lizjura4588]

Another phenomenon Maze Female 🙏👊 Go Girl

[@sonjaanderson6933]

I just love this family, these are the black women we should following, love what all the ladies in this family does. Keep up the good work.

[@lorraineslife]

She sounds just like her sister... if my eyes were closed I would've definitely thought this was her sister

[@angelicabrown9753]

Congratulations Arabia! So proud of you.

[@philesiaj.wilcox-bartsch6206]

Arabia, Alana , Akeeba, are all Bright Stars in our Black Women Of God community.... So,so proud of the way they were brought up! It shows in all that they do! Beautiful, Black, Bold, and Brilliant,! That's who they are!💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏

[@Katarina23]

I think its Araba

[@shaymayhello]

Yes!! You are blessed continue to be a blessing!

[@lucillereneebrown8786]

Love this...I'm sure your Mom is looking down on you and Blessing you and your sister's with knowledge and love 🙏❤🎁

[@LaDerriaB]

So proud of her and you and your family!! ❤️

[@tboykin13tb]

A Maze Fo Sho, leaving to theirs a Generational Blessing!!!! 😇🤩

[@monnie1027]

Awesome! God bless you and your mission to help every child.🙏🕊🙏

[@drjany593]

Wow, Araba is of Ghanaian origin. God bless your sister as she fulfills God's will and purpose!

[@gloriajoseph8221]

Wonderful! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@zohhaconde3029]

I love this woman she is from the Mazelee Family

[@moesha358]

This is AMAZING!!!!! Love seeing Black Girl Magic ❤️

[@fearnielouis5465]

Wow another brilliant mace family member. You guys are terrific!

[@NYC.NA1]

OMG I LOVE HER AND HER FAMILY❤️❤️‼️ THE MAZELEE’S ARE POWERFUL

[@daynnastyles2972]

Wonderful. Thank you Ms. Maze💕🥰🙏🏾

[@sharonyoung3386]

Congratulations Araba!!!!!

[@ajadoenruffin3359]

Wow look at God working in her life!!💞

[@thekeith-donovanexperience]

Keep being great!

[@laurakellman1926]

Hooray for the best idea ever to address and FIX these book deserts! Book Vending Machines! Where can we donate to help, Good Morning America?

[@butterflyblue9016]

However, I do believe their has to be parents or a parent who values reading in that area. I believe the statistics and also believe there is a percentage that goes against that. I’m sure if they can’t afford books they can go to the library in their area. I am trying to be optimistic about the situation. I appreciate everything she is doing for that community. I hope this spreads like wild fire to entire United States 🇺🇸 of America. Amen.

[@octaviamaejournals]

Yes!!!

[@Trusthim70]

Awesomeness ‼️

[@ebonybutler63]

Love it!! 🥰🥰 such an amazing idea!

[@ShandericaC]

This is amazing!!🙌🏾💛

[@taniab8179]

So awesome! Love this!

[@reginaadams7931]

Wow, what a blessing!!!

[@joycelivingston1633]

Truly blessed

[@1browngirl29]

I thought her name is Aleena Maze!!! Regardless if it’s Akeebq or Areba, I still say Hooray! She’s doing something awesome

[@gailsmith287]

Great job.

[@dkhan11]

All Maze women rock !!!

[@charmainewallace7414]

Outstanding!!

[@brandygee8062]

Ok ,Sis…Congrats 🥳🎉

[@charmainewallace7414]

Beautiful smile🥰

[@Kay-we4oc]

You go girl !!

[@reeree-tareem]

So proud omg

[@raw-soul]

a-MAZE-ing

[@janicejackson9228]

Awesome Bossome❣

[@lisahawkins9187]

A very Intelligent WOMAN!!!!

[@patiencenkansah2617]

Wow!!!!

[@Romie926]

This is an awesome idea, I’d like to see what the machines look like or are they not really “machines” and that’s just what they’re called because of the concept? Only asking cause I live in a low income neighborhood in Pittsburgh pa and we’ve had these for years. Just wondering if they’re hers? The idea is amazing. I’m sure everyone knows that catching kids when they’re YOUNG and changing their priorities is so important. The older they get, the harder it is to change them (their priorities).

[@superawesomeangel7531]

Whoooohoooo go Arabaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

[@qvzplays9416]

Mazelee sister

[@its__asedaaa]

Purrrr Maze fam!

[@candybrown9395]

Congratulations.

[@charlenebakayoko2440]

Congratulations

[@sonjaanderson6933]

Correction (Should be following)

[@cdk1473]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@PrettyBunny112]

I LOVE THIS!! Amazing initiative! However…the book at 00:56 secs is def not a book to have lying around for children 😂 Congrats to Araba!! May she continue to do great work!

[@slickc3891]

LOL! Maybe the adults can have fun too! Although, personally I'd be more comfortable with Take a Hint than Flowers in the Attic which I read at an unbelievably young age.

[@charmainewallace7414]

Cool!!!

[@-H4mburger-]

Araba 😊

[@justmail6691]

Awesome

[@lonnieac3]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sheree1994sa]

Yayyyy sister🙂

[@peacefulpeds5623]

How many sisters do you have?

[@godisgreat982]

YAYYYYY ARABA! #mazelee

[@viazel2796]

Beautiful story but the Gift was small because books are very expensive and I am sure the machine is costly too!

[@butterflyblue9016]

TFS

[@ladiepink]

I was just finna say aint this lil sister !!

[@andreabell9120]

You two sound exactly the same.

[@-H4mburger-]

What is her name?

[@guenetzelellew4377]

Pleaae help Ethiopian Kids too, because of civile war they destroyed everything, Our Country Africa - Ethiopia -- Addis Ababa you Belive on God All over the World are Believe on God 🙌🤲🙏🥰

[@jasonlindsey9946]

That's great but it seems that the media is trying to insinuate that black kids need to learn how to read. Newsflash, some already can read better than the executives at the network.

[@rheena519]

I am glad I'm not the only one who thought this. Not to discredit the amazing work she did because, sure, some communities might really need it. However, I'm a black kid who's somewhat low income and I have constantly surpassed the other kids in my class with reading abilities. It's not fair they're trying to make it seem like only black kids have a reading disparity when I know plenty of other non-blacks who can barely read or write.

[@blackqueen164]

They are going to do that anyway so who cares! Let's highlight the awesome people who are trying to make a difference in their communities, where kids direly need the positive impact!

[@patriciagreen9877]

Congratulations