African American Students Ages 13 – 16 Needed to Read with Me
September 16th, 2011 by Shorty
I need 8 African American students ages 13 -16 who like to read Black history books to read with me. It doesn’t in matter which state they live. Ideally, I’ll have 1 male and 1 female in each age group.
What: We will read a couple Black history books together
Why: To read, discuss and gain a better understanding of Black History
When: Starting October 1, 2011
We are going to read one chapter per week. They have to write and discuss lessons they learned as well as their thoughts on what they read. It’s going to feel like extra homework, but it they will be more enlightened after the fact.
If you know of young people that are interested, please let me know. Thanks!
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The Freedom Riders Premieres on PBS on May 16, 2011
May 12th, 2011 by Shorty
Catch the Freedom Riders on PBS Channel 11 on Monday, May 16th at 8 p.m.
If you don’t know about the Freedom Riders and what they stood for, start your education here.
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The Freedom Riders Premieres on PBS on May 16, 2011
Black History Celebrations at the Chicago Park District
January 26th, 2010 by Shorty
The Chicago Park District will be hosting several free and low cost events during the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. Most of the events are family events, so no one will be left out. Although only two parks are listed below, individual parks have their own programs. Contact them directly at
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.home.cfm
Black History Celebrations on the South Side:
Brainerd Park – 1246 W. 92nd St., 312-747-6027
Black History Event “Black Chicago”
Thursday, Feb. 18; 6-7:30 p.m.
Admission $2, all ages
Children ages 6-12 in the Chicago Park District’s Park Kids program
present a program titled “Black Chicago” highlighting the city’s African
American history.
Washington Park – 5531 S. King Dr., 773-256-1248
Ashaki Black History Month Celebration
Friday, Feb. 26; 6-9 p.m.
Admission $2, all ages
Celebration features African art, dancing, and a marketplace featuring
various items for sale.
Please go out and support the children and programs in the park. Not only will you see young people doing great things, you will also have something positive to do.
Cornel West will be at St. Sabina
January 18th, 2010 by Shorty
Cornel West & Shorty
Cornel West will be speaking at St. Sabina’s Black History Celebration at 11:15 on Sunday, February 14, 2010. St. Sabina parish is located at 1210 W. 78th Place in Chicago.
Contact 773.483.4300 for additional information
You DO NOT want to miss his words.