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SUMMARY:Celebrate Black History Month with the African American Read-In: Join Us for a Community Literacy Event
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, we invite you to be part of a 
 powerful community movement—the African American Read-In. Established in 
 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English 
 (NCTE)\, this initiative celebrates African American authors\, their 
 stories\, and their cultural impact. Over the years\, this event has 
 reached more than 6 million participants worldwide\, and now it's your turn 
 to be a part of this literary tradition. Whether you're reading aloud your 
 favorite work by a Black author\, sharing a passage from a beloved book\, 
 or simply listening to others\, the African American Read-In is a fantastic 
 way to engage with literature that reflects the richness of the Black 
 experience.\n\nWhy You Should Join:\n\n\n	Celebrate Black Excellence: Dive 
 into the stories and voices that have shaped African American culture and 
 history.\n	Connect with Your Community: Share the joy of reading with 
 others and build a stronger\, more connected community.\n	Support Literacy: 
 This event underscores the importance of literacy and encourages reading as 
 a lifelong practice.\n\n\nCome together with us and other participants to 
 honor the legacy of African American writers and their contributions to 
 literature. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something 
 meaningful—mark your calendar\, bring your favorite book\, and join us in 
 this celebration of culture\, literacy\, and community!
LOCATION:WIC Room\, Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
ORGANIZER;CN="David Wilkins":MAILTO:david.wilkins@houstontx.gov
CATEGORIES:Holidays & Observances, Spotlight Events
CONTACT;CN="David Wilkins":MAILTO:david.wilkins@houstontx.gov
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URL:https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/13564883
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