Owner: Louie T. McClain II
      

The mission of Melanin Origins is to provide quality education materials which inspire young minds to aspire for excellence. Young children deserve to start their journey to learning about strong African American historical figures in a way that excites them. Our vision is to be the largest Culturally Competent book provider in the United States of America. Melanin Origins children’s books are aimed at children in grades two and below, and places a strong focus on leadership, empowerment, history, great achievement and S.T.E.M. — and it keeps the concepts fun and appropriate for the age group, leading to a stronger understanding of and connection to historical black figures in history.