Every year, hundreds of celebrations of the African American Read-In take place across the country and around the world. These events feature the texts, talks, and discussions by and about African American authors and serve as a way to recognize and amplify their work.
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John A. Ferguson Senior High AARI
February 18, 2021 @ 7:30 am - February 19, 2021 @ 2:30 pm
Students will be reading poems by African American authors and discussing them. This year’s selections are “The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman, “The Miracle of Morning” also by Amanda Gorman, or “Hope” by Theodore Henry Shackelford.