African American Read-In at Reynolda House Museum of American Art
When Maya Angelou was a professor at Wake Forest University, she used Reynolda House Museum of American Art as a
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African American Read-In (AARI)
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2nd Annual Mountain View Library Black History Month Read-In
STOP BY THE MOUNTAIN VIEW LIBRARY TO READ BOOKS, SHORT STORIES, OR POEMS BY AFRICAN AMERICAN AUTHORS OF YOUR CHOICE.
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Literally Cultured Youtube African American Read-In
Join the Literally Cultured YouTube channel each day for the month of February with a Black History fact and picture
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Advanced Writing in the Disciplines and NCTE’s African American Read-In
Thursdays in February, students had the opportunity to share thoughts about their favorite texts written by authors and musicians who
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3rd Annual MMS African American Read-In
Students will enjoy the literary works of African American authors throughout the month of February in the MacDonald Middle School
Advanced Writing in the Disciplines and NCTE’s African American Read-In
Thursdays in February, students had the opportunity to share thoughts about their favorite authors and musicians who self-identify as African-American
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University of Evansville African American Read-In
Students and faculty at the University of Evansville in the School of Education will read works written by African American
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National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. – Tallahassee Chapter African American Read-In
Members, family members, community members, and friends of the National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. – Tallahassee Chapter will read
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2nd Annual Central High School African American Read-In
2nd Annual Central High School African American Read-In
Community members are invited to read to students at Central High School throughout the school day.
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Ivy Tech Community College Evansville African American Read-In 2024
Ivy Tech Community College Evansville African American Read-In 2024
This event showcased students, faculty, and staff members as they shared children's books, short stories, and poems written by African
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African-American Read-In “Library Thursdays”
African-American Read-In “Library Thursdays”
Each Thursday in February, the school librarian or a "guest reader" will read a book by an African-American author. The
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FGCU African American Read in
FGCU African American Read in
The National African American Read-In is one of the nation’s first and oldest experiences centered around diversity within literature. This
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National African American Read In at the Calaboose African American History Museum
National African American Read In at the Calaboose African American History Museum
From 10 am until 3 pm, participants, children and adults, can come read books from the Dr. Skyller Walkes' Library
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T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center Black History Month Book Signing
T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center Black History Month Book Signing
T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center hosts a National African American Read-In on February 3, 2024 @11am. Ages 8 and up
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Rondo Community Library: Leaders are Readers featuring Sideena Grace
Rondo Community Library: Leaders are Readers featuring Sideena Grace
Bring the family and join us for our Leaders are Readers event which inspires young readers with author read-alouds and
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Pittsburgh African American Read-In
Pittsburgh African American Read-In
The United Black Book Clubs of Pittsburgh hosts its annual African-American Read-In on Saturday, February 3rd, from 1:00 PM -
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Chesilhurst African American Read In and Book Signing
Chesilhurst African American Read In and Book Signing
The Chesilhurst Boro residents, and surrounding communities and churches are invited to join the members and friends of Grant AME
Free Will Donation
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West Middle School African American Read-In
Volunteers will read picture books about Black history or other books by Black authors. A couple of classes will come
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Endicott College Beverly Public Schools AARI
Endicott College Beverly Public Schools AARI
On Tuesday 2/6 all students in the Endicott College School of Education will go into the Beverly Public Schools to
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Oakland Community College Libraries African American Read-In
Oakland Community College Libraries African American Read-In
Celebrate Black History Month through the joy of reading! The Oakland Community College Libraries are excited to participate in the
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Service learning Project: NCTE African American Read-in
Service learning Project: NCTE African American Read-in
February is Black History Month. Our February Service Learning Project is an oratory reading for our ENG 233 class. We
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Laguardia Community College African American Read-In and Black Cinema Festival
After a screening of If Beale Street Could Talk, write and read a poem based on the film, or read
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Leon County African American Read-In
Join us for the 2024 Leon County African American Read-In featuring children's books by African American authors. In celebration of
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African American Read-in @ Lincoln High School for BLM Week of Action
African American Read-in @ Lincoln High School for BLM Week of Action
We'll be highlighting books that center/celebrate the Black experience in the LHS library!
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Gloria Coles Flint Public Library & International Academy’s African American Read-In
Gloria Coles Flint Public Library & International Academy’s African American Read-In
3rd & 6th Graders along with their teachers and leaders from Flint's International Academy will be sharing great literature about
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10th Annual African American Read In Day: A Conversation with Illyasah Shabazz
10th Annual African American Read In Day: A Conversation with Illyasah Shabazz
February 7th 10:30a.m. Worcester State University-Multipurpose Gym/Wellness Center Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz is an award-winning author, educator and producer. She has
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter Read-In
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter Read-In
Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter organized a Read-in at Evergreen Ave School in Woodbury, New
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2024 African American Read-In @ Tri-C Eastern Campus
2024 African American Read-In @ Tri-C Eastern Campus
In honor of Black History Month, please join us for the 2024 African American Read-In at Cuyahoga Community College Eastern
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2024 College of DuPage African American Read-In
2024 College of DuPage African American Read-In
Join us Thursday, February 8th in the College of DuPage Library from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for the 2024
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National African-American Read-in
National African-American Read-in
During Black History Month, I had to present a public or virtual reading of a work of literature rooted in
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SJB High School Black History Month Assembly
SJB High School Black History Month Assembly
Through the joint efforts of the school's NEHS, NAHS, and Black Student Union, students will present to the school community
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Dimond Branch Library Black Culture Family Read-In
Dimond Branch Library Black Culture Family Read-In
Join us for a family-friendly storytime and read-in! Relax with snacks, music and plenty of books that embrace Black culture,
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The Essence of Heart and Soul Festival
The Essence of Heart and Soul Festival
We have partnered with Tidewater Waves, Noir Art, and Made In Norfolk to celebrate Black History and Culture of the
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African American Read In
African American Read In
Students will hear books written by Black authors. 2/11/24 Story is Long Shot by Chris Paul.
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The Presbyterian Church of Willingboro African American Read In
The Presbyterian Church of Willingboro African American Read In
Members and friends of our church, The Presbyterian Church of Willingboro, in Willingboro NJ, will bring a written work by
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Twinsburg Public Library African American Read-In
Twinsburg Public Library African American Read-In
Everyone is invited to join the Twinsburg Public Library and members of our community in celebrating the amazing literary works of
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UMIC Black History Program
UMIC Black History Program
UMIC put on a Black History Program where the Youth did a dance and signage representing the words in the
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Sumner Hall African American Read-in
Sumner Hall African American Read-in
An intergenerational community celebration of African American authors
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African American Read-In at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
Hosted by the High School North Black Student Union, students in Language Arts II classes visit the High School North
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ELA 9 African American Authors and Illustrators Read Around
ELA 9 African American Authors and Illustrators Read Around
Students will explore YA titles written by African American authors and picture books by African American illustrators and authors in
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West Oakland Branch Library Black Culture Family Read-In
West Oakland Branch Library Black Culture Family Read-In
Join us for a family-friendly storytime and read-in! Relax with snacks, music and plenty of books that embrace Black culture,
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Glenbard West’s African American Read-In
Glenbard West’s African American Read-In
At our second annual Read-In, Glenbard West hopes to celebrate Black authors by asking students and staff to read excerpts
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Black Lit Matters
Students in the Read 180 program will sample novels written by a variety of African American authors and rate them
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SLCC African American Read-In
SLCC African American Read-In
Make literacy a significant part of Black History Month! Join us at SLCC's African American Read-In on February 14, 2024
15 events,
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“We are the possible” : The 9th Annual African American Read-In at the University of Delaware
“We are the possible” : The 9th Annual African American Read-In at the University of Delaware
All are welcome to celebrate the writing of Black authors at our 9th annual African American Read-In. You are invited
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18th Annual UNI African American Read-In
Virtual Event
18th Annual UNI African American Read-In
First Grade classrooms around the state of Iowa are encouraged to sign up for this virtual event led by the
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ECTC African American Read-In
ECTC African American Read-In
The National African American Read-In (AARI) is a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering on African American
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Mathews Elementary School AARI
Mathews Elementary School AARI
Community members are invited to read to each class of students from Pre-K-grade 5.
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Clover Street School: A Journey Through Words
Clover Street School: A Journey Through Words
As we embrace the spirit of the upcoming Black History Month, we are excited to invite you to a special
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Sigma Tau Delta African-American Read-In at SUNY Plattsburgh
Sigma Tau Delta African-American Read-In at SUNY Plattsburgh
In commemoration of Black History Month, Sigma Tau Delta (the English Honor Society), will be hosting its annual African-American Read-in
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Kenton County Public Library African American Read-In
Join us for a day-long celebration of African American literature! A special themed Saturday Storytime begins at 10:30 am, and
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Crestview Area African-American Read-in
Crestview Area African-American Read-in
Crestview Area Youth are invited to come out to one of two events where they will receive a giveaway, can
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BookEnds: When I Wrap My Hair Read Aloud
BookEnds: When I Wrap My Hair Read Aloud
Children from K-6th grade are invited to attend a read-aloud and discussion of the book When I Wrap My Hair.
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Sugar Creek Charter School National African American Read In
Sugar Creek Charter School National African American Read In
Join us for our 4th Annual Celebration of the National African American Read in. Our theme is celebrating literacy through
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African American Read-In at Penn State Altoona
A Sunday Afternoon Community Dinner Program on Feb. 18th from 2:30-5:00 PM, followed by a day-long "Monday Marathon" on Feb.
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Peasant Grove’s Annual Black History Service
Peasant Grove’s Annual Black History Service
It’s our youth and young adult that will be doing a presentation of skits, poetry, dancing , and song.
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Book Club Reading: Freedom in Congo Square
Book Club Reading: Freedom in Congo Square
A group of my coworkers and I are having a 'book club' -esque gathering. There's about 5 of us, and
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12 events,
African American Read-In at Penn State Altoona
Celebration and day-long open mic reading of African American Literature.
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Poet Claude McKay & The Stories Of Maroon Communities
Poet Claude McKay & The Stories Of Maroon Communities
Celebration and knowledge building around various maroon communities that have most directly impacted blacks in the United States. Scholars, activists
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2024 African American Read-In: Celebrating Gloria Tibbs with Food for the Soul!
2024 African American Read-In: Celebrating Gloria Tibbs with Food for the Soul!
You are invited to the annual African American Read-In from the UMKC Libraries! Register to join us on on February 19, 2024
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Hamilton Elementary’s African American Read-In
We will have our read-in in our school library. We will highlight different black authors and have guest readers. There
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African American Read in Reading Buddies with The United Way
African American Read in Reading Buddies with The United Way
Virtual reading buddies with local United Way of Wyoming Valley Wilkes Barre PA
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Holy Trinity’s African American Read-In Poetry Reading
Holy Trinity’s African American Read-In Poetry Reading
During chapel time on February 20th we will hold a poetry reading. All teachers and students from grades 7-12 will
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My Neighbors, Our Story
My Neighbors, Our Story
All children in the community are invited to listen to Thank you, Omu!, written and illustrated by Oge Mora. This
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13 events,
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Snow Hill Elementary School’s AARI 2024
Snow Hill Elementary School’s AARI 2024
Snow Hill Elementary School, in Snow Hill, MD will host its annual African American Read-In on February 21, 2024. The
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African Proverbs
African Proverbs
Our cluster students will read a book about African Proverbs and create correlating art and poetry projects to be displayed
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Arlington Career Center’s African American Read-In
Arlington Career Center’s African American Read-In
Arlington Career Center will host its first African American Read-In on Wednesday, February 21st at 2:00 pm. The African American
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Franklin High School AARI
Franklin High School AARI
The Franklin High School Diversity Club is teaming up with the school library to host an African American Read In
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BCHS Literati AARI
BCHS Literati AARI
Book Tasting and Poetry Gallery Walk in Library (10:30-11:30 am) Documentary Showing (6:00 pm): "The Pieces I Am" (about Toni
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UNCW’s Annual African American Read-In
UNCW’s Annual African American Read-In
Join us for UNCW's fifth-annual African American Read-In celebration! The African American Read-In, established in 1990 by the Black Caucus
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Ewing Public Schools African American Read-In
Students in grades K-8 will participate in activities in ELA classes that will expose them to Black authors and their
African American Read In
Teachers signed up classes to visit the library media center to read picture books, lyrics, poems, and excerpts of novels.
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Elizabeth Smith Academy 2nd Annual African American Read-In
Elizabeth Smith Academy 2nd Annual African American Read-In
The Innovative Learning Academy at Elizabeth Smith Elementary held it's 2nd annual AARI, led by Multicultural Committee Chair Kendra Logan.
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E. L. Bing African American Read In
E. L. Bing African American Read In
We are looking for community volunteers (parents, grandparents, legal guardian, churches, non-profits organizations, small businesses, etc. of all races) to
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Bells Elementary School African American Read In
Bells Elementary School African American Read In
It is with great excitement that we inform you about the planning underway for Bells Elementary 17th Annual African American
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Dorothy I. Height Elementary School Read-In
Teachers and students will be reading Black authors and stories throughout the day and across the school!
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African-American Read-in (Westerville, Ohio)
African-American Read-in (Westerville, Ohio)
We are pleased to have Torrey Maldonado as our guest speaker for this year's AARI!
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African-American Read-in (Westerville, Ohio)
African-American Read-in (Westerville, Ohio)
Middle-grade author Torrey Maldonado will be speaking to Westerville City School students, families, and community members.
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African American Read in for Children and their Families
African American Read in for Children and their Families
Join us to enjoy, lift up, and celebrate children's books written by African-American authors during a story time for children.
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10 events,
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African American Read-In
African American Read-In
We have invited 3rd through 6th grade students and their parents/caregivers to attend. Live music performes by Sean Isler (alto
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11 events,
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C. Wayne Collier Elementary School African American Read-In
C. Wayne Collier Elementary School African American Read-In
We are excited to announce a special event where distinguished members of our school district leadership cabinet, along with a
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34th Annual African American Read-In at Governors State University, University Park, Illinois
34th Annual African American Read-In at Governors State University, University Park, Illinois
Faculty, Staff, Administrators, Community members, and students of all ages come together to share history, poetry, songs, and drama written
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Black Book Swap and Jubilee Tea Party
Black Book Swap and Jubilee Tea Party
We're celebrating Black books with a tea party and book swap. Bring a Black-authored book and take one! Refreshments will
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Reading to the Youth
Reading to the Youth
A visit to the boys and girls club turned read along with the kids I volunteered with!!
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African American Read-In
African American Read-In
The African American Read-In is sponsored annually by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English. It
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AP English at the library
AP English at the library
AP teacher Catherine Purananda brings classes to the library to sit in our cozy spaces and read to themselves and
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ENGC Health Science’s First EVER African American Read-In
Ninth Grade Health Science students will read, listen to the reading of, and discuss "We Beat the Streets" by Drs.
Virtual Book Tasting 2024 by SUNY Oneonta
To honor Black History month, we offer “virtual book tasting” of children and YA literature written about African Americans or,
Chaney High School African American Read In & Write In
Our Chaney High School African American Read In & Write In will be held in honor of Black History Month on Wednesday,
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Case Western’s African American Read-In
An African American Read-In: Come and share writing by one of your favorite African American Writers at Case Western’s African
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Reading on Live
Reading on Live
On, February 28, 2024, I went live on Instagram and read R-E-S-P-E-C-T by Carole Weatherford. There was a total of
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Booker. T. Washington Elementary School National African American Read-In
Booker. T. Washington Elementary School National African American Read-In
Philander Smith University students will be partnering with Booker. T. Washington Elementary School in order to participate in the National
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Ardmore Elementary School African American Read-In
Ardmore Elementary School African American Read-In
ARDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AFRICAN AMERICAN READ-IN EVENT
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New Manchester High School African American Reading Aloud
New Manchester High School African American Reading Aloud
New Manchester High School debate students visited classes for the last day of black history month to read to the
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National African-American Read-in at Hawk Eye Elementary School Beta Club
National African-American Read-in at Hawk Eye Elementary School Beta Club
Reading the book Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o to Hawk Eye Elementary School's Beta Club. Approximately 20 students were able to
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Genius in Our Stories: African American Read In
Genius in Our Stories: African American Read In
Oakland Schools is proud to host author/ illustrator Don Tate as our guest for this year’s African American Read-In. This
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How the Word is Passed Book Discussion
How the Word is Passed Book Discussion
Educators from Ann Arbor Open School are invited to a simple lentil soup dinner (in Palestinian peasant tradition) at a