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African American Read-In
February 22, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hosted by the English Department
Keynote Speaker: Andrei St. Felix, MS, OPA, EOF Director
How to Participate
1. Read the words of Black writers: bring along a favorite poem or short passage from literature to read
2. Share your own writing: students, faculty & staff are invited to share excerpts from their own creative writing
3. Listen to Powerful Words Written by Black authors: Not interested in reading? Come along and listen!
4. Celebrate Black History Month: The National African American Read-In is the nation’s oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month.
