| YOUTH DAY Saturday, October 8th 9AM-12:30PM |
Youth Day invites 8th through 12th graders who are sponsored by their school, church, or
community representative to participate in this year's Youth Day event. Facilitated by the Kiamsha
Youth Empowerment Organization of Prince George’s County Maryland, the Youth Day format
encourages not only academic achievement and an appreciation of the history and culture of people
of African descent, but also positive behavior that aims to encourage the youth to avoid prison,
avoid dropping out of high school, and become productive citizens in our society.
Held at the beautiful Hippodrome, 528 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, VA, the 2011 Youth Day introduces
participating youth to a national movement, Pen or Pencil. Pen stands for Penitentiary and Pencil
for education. This national youth-led movement urges youth to “Don’t give up your seat in the
classroom to board a bus to prison or jail.” One of the highlights and goals of the youth day is to
connect the Black Power Hip Hop generation of scholars/historians with the Post Black Power Hip
Hop generation artists in an effort to begin to reconnect the current generation with the relevancy of
their historical past. (click link below to review the youth day agenda and the key terms). ASALH’s
recent release of Message in the Music will be highlighted and two of the authors, Paula Marie
Seniors and Pero Gaglo Dagbovie will be present.
A special mentoring workshop will be conducted for adults, especially those 25-45 years of age.
Please share this information with your friends and family and plan to attend. Secure your
registration form by clicking the link below. Download the Key Terms
FOCUS OF ASALH ANNUAL YOUTH DAY
The Annual Youth Day aims to teach students the relevancy of the legacy of Carter G. Woodson,
while promoting respect and pride in African American history and culture. This event will
introduce youth to the annual theme.
TOUR THE MAGGIE LENA WALKER HOME SITE
Participants will walk from the Hippodrome to the Maggie Lena Walker National Park Service Site.
Mrs. Walker was a history-maker who was born at the end of the Civil War and went on to be the
first African American bank president.
community representative to participate in this year's Youth Day event. Facilitated by the Kiamsha
Youth Empowerment Organization of Prince George’s County Maryland, the Youth Day format
encourages not only academic achievement and an appreciation of the history and culture of people
of African descent, but also positive behavior that aims to encourage the youth to avoid prison,
avoid dropping out of high school, and become productive citizens in our society.
Held at the beautiful Hippodrome, 528 N. 2nd Street, Richmond, VA, the 2011 Youth Day introduces
participating youth to a national movement, Pen or Pencil. Pen stands for Penitentiary and Pencil
for education. This national youth-led movement urges youth to “Don’t give up your seat in the
classroom to board a bus to prison or jail.” One of the highlights and goals of the youth day is to
connect the Black Power Hip Hop generation of scholars/historians with the Post Black Power Hip
Hop generation artists in an effort to begin to reconnect the current generation with the relevancy of
their historical past. (click link below to review the youth day agenda and the key terms). ASALH’s
recent release of Message in the Music will be highlighted and two of the authors, Paula Marie
Seniors and Pero Gaglo Dagbovie will be present.
A special mentoring workshop will be conducted for adults, especially those 25-45 years of age.
Please share this information with your friends and family and plan to attend. Secure your
registration form by clicking the link below. Download the Key Terms
FOCUS OF ASALH ANNUAL YOUTH DAY
The Annual Youth Day aims to teach students the relevancy of the legacy of Carter G. Woodson,
while promoting respect and pride in African American history and culture. This event will
introduce youth to the annual theme.
TOUR THE MAGGIE LENA WALKER HOME SITE
Participants will walk from the Hippodrome to the Maggie Lena Walker National Park Service Site.
Mrs. Walker was a history-maker who was born at the end of the Civil War and went on to be the
first African American bank president.
- Highlights about the history of founder of ASALH, Carter G. Woodson, the recognized
Father of Black History and Pioneer of Multiculturalism; - How Black History Month began;
- How and Why ASALH was founded;
- Their role in preserving the Woodson legacy by remaining drug free;
- Their responsibility and role as African American and other ethnic backgrounds to promote
racial harmony; - The importance of education in relationship to their future and the future of the continuation
of honestly and effectively recognizing African American history and culture in the teaching
of American History; and - The role they play as ambassadors and peer mentors/leaders of integrity within their
generation to continue the legacy and promote harmony among the races.
| Schools: Click here for the Youth Day School Registration Form. Parents: Click here for Parent Release Form. Parents/Youth: Click here for Youth Registration Form. |
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| 96th Annual ASALH Convention 2011 National Black History Theme: African Americans and the Civil War Thank you to all who participated! We had over 1,200 people join us this year! October 5 - 9, 2011 Richmond Marriott | 500 East Broad Street | Richmond, VA 23219 1-888-236-2427 | www.marriott.com |
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