February is Black History
The Black Family Pledge
by
Dr. Maya Angelou
Because we have forgotten our ancestors our children no longer give us honor.
Because we have lost the path our ancestors cleared, kneeling in perilous undergrowth,
our children cannot find their way.
Because we have banished the God of our ancestors,
our children cannot pray.
Because the long wails of our ancestors have faded beyond our hearing,
our children cannot hear us crying.
Because we have abandoned our wisdom of mothering and fathering,
our befuddled children give birth to children they neither want nor understand.
Because we have forgotten how to love, the adversary is within our gates,
and holds us up to the mirror of the world, shouting, Regard the loveless.
Therefore, we pledge to bind ourselves again to one another;
To embrace our lowliest,
To keep company with our loneliest,
To educate our illiterate,
To feed our starving,
To clothe our ragged,
To do all good things, knowing that we are more than keepers of our brothers and sisters.
We are our brothers and sisters.
In honor of those who toiled and implored God with golden tongues, and in gratitude to the same
God who brought us out of hopeless desolation,
We make this pledge.
In honor of Black History Month, we look at a few African American inventors from the past, and present as a reminder of how creative and innovative we are. As well as, looking to the future for greater things to come. Double click the presentation for a larger view on YouTube.com.
African American Readings & Storytelling
Once again, we will have the honor of having Mr. Rahsaan Abdullah read to us on Wednesday, February 16, at 6 p.m. Dr. Conja Wright will also be on hand for storytelling. Bring your friends and family to this event, you don't want to miss it.
Celebrating African American History Month
On Monday, February 14, from 6 -7:30 pm, come hear Ms Madelyn Hunter portrayal of Madelyn Porter's "All God's Chillen had Wings."
African Jewelry Making
Join Ms Mia Walker for Magic in Art: African styles jewelry making earrings or bracelets.
Ages 13 -17
Monday and Wednesday, February 7 and 16 from 6 - 7 pm
African American Readings
Wednesday, February 16, from 5 - 6 pm selected readings from African American Authors
Reel: African American History
Tuesdays, February 8, 15 and 23 from 4 -5:30 pm.
Selected films screened depicting the African American experience in American.
Stitch-in-Time
Wednesdays 4 - 6 pm
Saturdays 2 - 4 pm
February 5, 9, 19, 23, And 26
Intergenerational sewing group
Needle artist/instructors: Ms Saja Miller and Ms Andrea Fields-Ndo
Garment construction, knitting and crocheting
Computer Classes
All classes are held on Saturdays from 11 - 1 pm
February 12: Basic Computer Skills
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells—taken without her knowledge—became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. If you could pile all HeLa cells ever grown onto a scale, they’d weigh more than 50 million metric tons—as much as a hundred Empire State Buildings. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the effects of the atom bomb; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions.
Information taken from http://rebeccaskloot.com/the-immortal-life/
Join the Redford Readers on a discussion of this fascinating book on Saturday, February 26, from 11:30 - 1 pm. Pick up a copy of the book at the circulation desk today.
Resources for Urban Gardens and Farms
The Redford Branch Library has applications for joining the garden program.
The Garden Resource Program (GRP) provides resources, education, and support to hundreds of home, school and community gardens in Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck.
For a nominal fee, participants in the program receive basic resources for their garden, including seeds and Detroit grown transplants. Participants also become part of a growing network of community, school and family gardeners and garden advocates working to promote and encourage urban agriculture and community gardening across the city. Through participation in this larger network, gardeners gain access to additional resources, technical assistance, and educational opportunities.
The Black Family Pledge
by
Dr. Maya Angelou
Because we have forgotten our ancestors our children no longer give us honor.
Because we have lost the path our ancestors cleared, kneeling in perilous undergrowth,
our children cannot find their way.
Because we have banished the God of our ancestors,
our children cannot pray.
Because the long wails of our ancestors have faded beyond our hearing,
our children cannot hear us crying.
Because we have abandoned our wisdom of mothering and fathering,
our befuddled children give birth to children they neither want nor understand.
Because we have forgotten how to love, the adversary is within our gates,
and holds us up to the mirror of the world, shouting, Regard the loveless.
Therefore, we pledge to bind ourselves again to one another;
To embrace our lowliest,
To keep company with our loneliest,
To educate our illiterate,
To feed our starving,
To clothe our ragged,
To do all good things, knowing that we are more than keepers of our brothers and sisters.
We are our brothers and sisters.
In honor of those who toiled and implored God with golden tongues, and in gratitude to the same
God who brought us out of hopeless desolation,
We make this pledge.
In honor of Black History Month, we look at a few African American inventors from the past, and present as a reminder of how creative and innovative we are. As well as, looking to the future for greater things to come. Double click the presentation for a larger view on YouTube.com.
African American Readings & Storytelling
Once again, we will have the honor of having Mr. Rahsaan Abdullah read to us on Wednesday, February 16, at 6 p.m. Dr. Conja Wright will also be on hand for storytelling. Bring your friends and family to this event, you don't want to miss it.
Celebrating African American History Month
On Monday, February 14, from 6 -7:30 pm, come hear Ms Madelyn Hunter portrayal of Madelyn Porter's "All God's Chillen had Wings."
African Jewelry Making
Join Ms Mia Walker for Magic in Art: African styles jewelry making earrings or bracelets.
Ages 13 -17
Monday and Wednesday, February 7 and 16 from 6 - 7 pm
African American Readings
Wednesday, February 16, from 5 - 6 pm selected readings from African American Authors
Reel: African American History
Tuesdays, February 8, 15 and 23 from 4 -5:30 pm.
Selected films screened depicting the African American experience in American.
Stitch-in-Time
Wednesdays 4 - 6 pm
Saturdays 2 - 4 pm
February 5, 9, 19, 23, And 26
Intergenerational sewing group
Needle artist/instructors: Ms Saja Miller and Ms Andrea Fields-Ndo
Garment construction, knitting and crocheting
Computer Classes
All classes are held on Saturdays from 11 - 1 pm
February 12: Basic Computer Skills
February 26: Introduction to Microsoft Excel
All ages welcome
The Redford Readers Book Club
This month's book is, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot.
Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells—taken without her knowledge—became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. If you could pile all HeLa cells ever grown onto a scale, they’d weigh more than 50 million metric tons—as much as a hundred Empire State Buildings. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the effects of the atom bomb; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions.
Information taken from http://rebeccaskloot.com/the-immortal-life/
Join the Redford Readers on a discussion of this fascinating book on Saturday, February 26, from 11:30 - 1 pm. Pick up a copy of the book at the circulation desk today.
Resources for Urban Gardens and Farms
The Redford Branch Library has applications for joining the garden program.
The Garden Resource Program (GRP) provides resources, education, and support to hundreds of home, school and community gardens in Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck.
For a nominal fee, participants in the program receive basic resources for their garden, including seeds and Detroit grown transplants. Participants also become part of a growing network of community, school and family gardeners and garden advocates working to promote and encourage urban agriculture and community gardening across the city. Through participation in this larger network, gardeners gain access to additional resources, technical assistance, and educational opportunities.
Community News
The Detroit Works Project has planned the next round of public meetings on what Detroit should look like in the future.
According to the Detroit Works website, project leaders are inviting residents to, “Come see what’s impacting neighborhoods across the city and give us ideas and information on what you’re already doing to make Detroit work. And, we’ll begin to give you some of the thoughts being discussed to help get us moving in the right direction – both short and long term.”
“If we all understand the issues and act together we can find the answers for the city.”
“The conversation topics will be the same for each meeting. Please join the session that’s closest and most convenient for you.”
February 1, 2011, 6-8 PM
FOCUS-HOPE
1355 Oakman Boulevard
February 2, 2011, 6-8 PM
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
2131 Beaufait Street
February 3, 2011, 6-8 PM
Brenda Scott Middle School
18440 Hoover Street
February 5, 2011, 10 AM–12 PM
American Serbian Hall
19940 Van Dyke St
February 14, 2011, 6-8 PM
Leland Baptist Church
22420 Fenkell
February 15, 2011, 6-8 PM
Greater Grace Temple
23500 W. Seven Mile Rd
February 16, 2011, 6-8 PM
NFL/YET – Boys & Girls Club – Dick & Sandy Dauch Campus
16500 Tireman Street
Space is limited. Doors will close once capacity is reached. All meetings are public, and may be taped and photographed. For additional information contact: detroitplan2010@detroitmi.gov
Community Baby Shower
Women In Touch a non-profit organization has planned a Community Baby Shower
for April 9, 2011 from 1:30-4:30 pm. They are looking for mothers-to-be who are at risk of not not giving their new baby a great start. They are also accepting donations for the shower.
for April 9, 2011 from 1:30-4:30 pm. They are looking for mothers-to-be who are at risk of not not giving their new baby a great start. They are also accepting donations for the shower.
Women in Touch is also in need of vendors who can provide resources for our mew moms, and volunteers. The location For the event will be at Don Bosco Recreation Center at 19321 West Chicago Detroit, Mi 48228 Contact Kisha at 313-728-0514 for additional information.
Youth Auditions
Krystal Klear Productions is holding Auditions for youth 5-17 for an upcoming Talent Showcase
February 5, 2011 at Don Bosco Recreation Center 19321 West Chicago from 11-1pm
We are looking for Dancers, singers, actors, and musicians. Please be prepared to perform a 1-2 minute act
Contact Kisha Durrell 313-728-0514
The Arts League of Michigan is located at 311 E Grand River
The Arts League of Michigan is located at 311 E Grand River
Youth Learn to Ski!
JUNIOR JIM DANDY SKI CLUB
PO BOX 442376 DETROIT, MI 48232
2011 SKI TRIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2011
SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2011
MEET US AT MT HOLLY (NEAR FLINT, MI)
9:00 AM
ALL AGES 4-16 WELCOME
$30-$40 FEE INCLUDES LESSONS AND EQUIPMENT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BETINA 248-312-9356 OR NORRIS 313-706-9312
OR EMAIL WANDA AT wbrad00@hotmail.com
YOU MUST MAKE AN ADVANCE RESERVATION WITH ONE OF THE ABOVE MEMBERS
Please wear turtlenecks, snow pants, hats and gloves-with a palm and a BIG SMILE !
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE !
News from Wayne County
Attention ALL Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman
The "College & Career Club" would like to invite all who are interested in post high school planning and preparation.
What or Where are you going after you finish high school and what can we do to make your goals a reality?
I have provided some recent scholarship opportunities in the links below. Stay tuned for more updates!
Payless Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship
http://www.nul.org/content/payless-inspiring-possibilities-scholarship
Michigan Council for Women in Technology Scholarship
http://www.mcwtf.org/Scholarships_149.html?zoom_highlight=scholarships
Sincerely,
Torie J. Anderson
Program Associate
Wayne County 4-H Mentoring Program
(313) 833-4962
ande1573@msu.edu
PO BOX 442376 DETROIT, MI 48232
2011 SKI TRIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2011
SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2011
MEET US AT MT HOLLY (NEAR FLINT, MI)
9:00 AM
ALL AGES 4-16 WELCOME
$30-$40 FEE INCLUDES LESSONS AND EQUIPMENT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BETINA 248-312-9356 OR NORRIS 313-706-9312
OR EMAIL WANDA AT wbrad00@hotmail.com
YOU MUST MAKE AN ADVANCE RESERVATION WITH ONE OF THE ABOVE MEMBERS
Please wear turtlenecks, snow pants, hats and gloves-with a palm and a BIG SMILE !
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE !
News from Wayne County
Attention ALL Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman
The "College & Career Club" would like to invite all who are interested in post high school planning and preparation.
What or Where are you going after you finish high school and what can we do to make your goals a reality?
I have provided some recent scholarship opportunities in the links below. Stay tuned for more updates!
Payless Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship
http://www.nul.org/content/payless-inspiring-possibilities-scholarship
Michigan Council for Women in Technology Scholarship
http://www.mcwtf.org/Scholarships_149.html?zoom_highlight=scholarships
Sincerely,
Torie J. Anderson
Program Associate
Wayne County 4-H Mentoring Program
(313) 833-4962
ande1573@msu.edu
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