Chi-Town: the "Read Men Read" program
, Posted by CEO at 5:27 AM
Real Men Read
Taking responsibility in our own communities by establishing a connection with our youth
CHANGE has come to America and now its time for us, particularly black men, to step up and take responsibility in our own communities by establishing a connection with our youth.
They now see the image of President Barack Obama as a role model of what’s possible but its still up to the common man to be the role model they can touch and connect with on a more personal level.
It used to be said that if you wanted to hide something from a black person to hide it in a book. Well times have CHANGED. We now have our 1st elected black president but this is only the initial step in the process of reinventing our communities and rebuilding our nation.
Taking responsibility in our own communities by establishing a connection with our youth
CHANGE has come to America and now its time for us, particularly black men, to step up and take responsibility in our own communities by establishing a connection with our youth.
They now see the image of President Barack Obama as a role model of what’s possible but its still up to the common man to be the role model they can touch and connect with on a more personal level.
It used to be said that if you wanted to hide something from a black person to hide it in a book. Well times have CHANGED. We now have our 1st elected black president but this is only the initial step in the process of reinventing our communities and rebuilding our nation.
The key to this CHANGE is literacy.
While African Americans have been through many struggles in this country, none has been more taxing than the struggle for literacy. It is a history which has been internalized by those that fought for it. From slavery through the Civil War and beyond, literacy has had a unique meaning for Black Americans. A meaning perfectly summed up by Fredrick Douglass, one of the great literate men of the 19th century, when he discovered and first understood the importance of literacy. He spoke these words, “I understood the pathway from slavery to freedom”, and they have been repeated many times over by others that toiled for the right to read and have gone to extreme and necessary lengths to obtain education.
Enhancing literacy amongst African Americans can give our community a direction to enrich and fortify future generations who will be able to claim literacy and mental freedom for themselves.
Calling all Men of Chicago!
CHANGE has come but what are you doing to deliver it to your community. Help move our community forward by giving back and volunteering for the "Read Men Read" program Friday, April 24th 20th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at....
Donoghue Elementary
707 E. 37th Street
Chicago, IL 60653
Agenda:
8:00 am - 8:45 am …… Complimentary Breakfast
8:45 am – 9: 00 am ….. Distribution of nametags, t-shirts, and room assignments
9:00 am – 9:50 am …... Reading and interacting with Donoghue students
9:50 am – 10:00……… Closing Remarks
Please contact Angel Pringle (Info below) ASAP in order to confirm your participation
Angel R. Pringle, MSW
Resource Coordinator
University of Chicago
Donoghue Campus
707 E. 37th Street
Wk # 773-285-5388
Cell # 310-619-4233
angelpringle@gmail.com
Host: The Black Alumni Network
Type: Education - Class
Date: Friday, April 24, 2009
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Location: Donoghue Elementary
Street: 707 E. 37th Street
City/Town: Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-285-5388
Email: angelpringle@gmail.com
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While African Americans have been through many struggles in this country, none has been more taxing than the struggle for literacy. It is a history which has been internalized by those that fought for it. From slavery through the Civil War and beyond, literacy has had a unique meaning for Black Americans. A meaning perfectly summed up by Fredrick Douglass, one of the great literate men of the 19th century, when he discovered and first understood the importance of literacy. He spoke these words, “I understood the pathway from slavery to freedom”, and they have been repeated many times over by others that toiled for the right to read and have gone to extreme and necessary lengths to obtain education.
Enhancing literacy amongst African Americans can give our community a direction to enrich and fortify future generations who will be able to claim literacy and mental freedom for themselves.
Calling all Men of Chicago!
CHANGE has come but what are you doing to deliver it to your community. Help move our community forward by giving back and volunteering for the "Read Men Read" program Friday, April 24th 20th, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at....
Donoghue Elementary
707 E. 37th Street
Chicago, IL 60653
Agenda:
8:00 am - 8:45 am …… Complimentary Breakfast
8:45 am – 9: 00 am ….. Distribution of nametags, t-shirts, and room assignments
9:00 am – 9:50 am …... Reading and interacting with Donoghue students
9:50 am – 10:00……… Closing Remarks
Please contact Angel Pringle (Info below) ASAP in order to confirm your participation
Angel R. Pringle, MSW
Resource Coordinator
University of Chicago
Donoghue Campus
707 E. 37th Street
Wk # 773-285-5388
Cell # 310-619-4233
angelpringle@gmail.com
Host: The Black Alumni Network
Type: Education - Class
Date: Friday, April 24, 2009
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Location: Donoghue Elementary
Street: 707 E. 37th Street
City/Town: Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-285-5388
Email: angelpringle@gmail.com
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