2008 African American Read-In
The ninth annual African American Read-In, presented by the Dallas County Community College District, encouraged literacy by bringing works by Black writers to life on stage. The 2008 Read-In highlighted the written and visual artistry of special guest, illustrator, poet and storyteller, Ashley Bryan. See photos (pictures taken by Dave Tyler Photography).
Bryan read, performed and engaged the audience with poetry, African-American
spirituals children should know, and lively African folktales.
Poet-Illustrator Ashley Bryan Headlined 2008 African American Read-In
This year's featured guest won the 2008 Coretta Scott King Book Award for illustration for Let it Shine and has also been named an NAACP Image Award winner. The NAACP Image Award prestigious honor will be bestowed at the annual ceremony and gala in mid-February in Los Angeles.
Ashley Bryan has been writing and illustrating children's books for thirty years. Over
those years, he has also lectured widely and has appeared at schools and colleges across
the country. He has been a May Hill Arbuthnot lecturer, a Coretta Scott King award
winner (most recently for Beautiful Blackbird), and the recipient of numerous other
awards, prizes and recognitions.
Brenda Teele Returned to Host the 2008 Read-In
Good Morning Texas Co-Host,
WFAA-TV
Brenda Teele has been a fixture of the Dallas television scene for the last twelve years. In February 2006, she was hired as a co-host of Good Morning Texas at WFAA-TV. After graduating from Howard University in Washington, D.C., she worked as a writer and producer for six years in Baltimore, Washington and Los Angeles.
Special Performance by Richmond Punch
Richmond Punch is a graduate of Yale University School of Music with a Master of Music degree in Viola and Bachelor of Music degree from Juilliard. He performed at the Majestic Threater with the African American Read-In and gospel spirituals at the Meyerson Center as a soloist with the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in a concert in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Performed at the Read-In
 Dallas Black Dance Theatre is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas. The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company, consists of 14 professional dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers.
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USPS Unveiled 2008 Black Heritage Stamp at Read-In
This year's African American Read-In program included the Dallas unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service's latest stamp in its Black Heritage series.
On January 31, 2008, in Cleveland, Ohio, the Postal Service™ will issue a 41-cent, Charles W. Chesnutt commemorative stamp in one design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 stamps (Item 462800). Designed by Howard E. Paine of Delaplane, Virginia, the stamp goes on sale nationwide January 31, 2008.
Read-In Welcomed "Great Debaters" Author
The 2008 African American Read-In welcomed author, Susan Taylor, a faculty member of Wiley College who wrote the postscript to the movie "The Great Debaters" directed by and starring Denzel Washington and co-produced by Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions. "The Great Debaters" chronicles trials and triumphs of the famous African American collegiate debate team of Wiley College in Marshall, Texas during segregation.
I'm Lovin' It
McDonald's, as a sponsor, launched a special AARI promotional campaign in support of literacy that ran in regional restaurants and featured the Read-In trayliners for all dine-in guests.
See trayliner here! >>
Scholarship Recipients to be Announced
The George Dawson "Hold Fast to Dreams" scholarship recipients was announced at the Read-In. Scholarship donations was accepted at the Read-In event, or donate now online!
Recommended Reading
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February 18, 20, 26, 28, 2008
The 1st Annual Black
History Month Film Festival
All films will be shown at Angelika Film Center and Café, Mockingbird Station, begin at 7:30PM, and are free to the public. Prior to each film there will be a brief panel discussion.
February 24, 2008
New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church1:00 p.m.
February 24, 2008
Eastside Church of Christ2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
February 24, 2008
McKinney African American Read-in3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
February 24, 2008
Divas Read 2 Book Club3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
February 25, 2008
A Raisin in the Sun8:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. (Central Time)
An American classic comes to ABC. A Raisin in the Sun is the moving story of a struggling Chicago family in the 1950s.
February 25, 2008
African American Read-In11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
February 25, 2008
LeCroy Center2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
February 26, 2008
Gilbert Elementary School6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
February 27, 2008
King New Beginning Senior Center11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
February 27, 2008
Larry Johnson Recreation Center3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
February 28, 2008
North Lake College Read-In12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
February 29, 2008
J. W. Ray DISD School11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
February 29, 2008
Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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