Valerie Boyer-McBride

Valerie Boyer-McBride is a woman of many callings. She is a vocalist, musician, dancer,
poet, activist, minister, historian, and most of all an educator. In every space, she
breathes knowledge. Born and raised in Galveston, TX, Valerie Boyer was groomed in
southern hospitality and shares that kindness everywhere she goes.
Her life’s work reflects the southern colloquialisms of her childhood and the tenacity of
her adulthood. As a member of the National Forensics League, 2012 Miss Juneteenth
Ambassador, Black Historian of the Year in 2019 UpStart Magazine, Valerie been able
to travel the country, and has been featured at venues such as Ohio History Center,
Nandi’s Knowledge Cafe, Columbus Color of Summer, Wednesday Night Live Howard
University, Westerville Historical Society, Columbus City Schools GearUp initiative, Ohio
Black Collective at Walsh University, NinaImani at Youngstown State university, SOBO
at Ohio Black Expo, just to name a few. 
Valerie is an active member of Ohio Black Expo, and Advocates of Diversity for the state
of Ohio. Valerie has taught Social Studies for years, and is currently the School and
Inclusive Community Programs Coordinator at Ohio History Connection. Valerie Boyer
is a proud graduate of Howard University, and resides in Columbus, Ohio.