IRC stand for
What is
Integrated Reading Curriculum?
African American historian, scholar, an educator who created the "Negro History Week" in 1926 which was the start of Black History Month
Who is
Carter G. Woodson?
NAACP stands for
What are
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
Kiswahili word that means lets pull together
What is
Harambee?
The time of day where everyone stops everything and start reading
What is
D.E.A.R Time?
The first African American to hold the World Heavyweight Championship boxing title in 1908
Who is
Jack Johnson?
The first black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854.
Who is
John Mercer Langston?
Guests from the community and/or staff come and read
Who are the
Read A Loud Guests?
the time of day where you choose your activities
Afternoon Activities
First African American ever appointed to the U.S Supreme Court
Who is
Thurgood Marshall?
A scientist who developed 300 derivative products from peanuts
Who is
George Washington Carver
The name of the Motivational Song
What is
Something Inside So Strong?
In the morning where we are hype and singing and dancing
What is
Harambee
African American woman elected to the House of Representatives
Who is
Shirley Chrisholm?
First African American to play Major League Baseball on April 5, 1947
Who is
Jackie Robinson?
A time we identify special occasions, good behavior, helping out and birthdays
What are
Recognitions