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Black History 4 Young People: Week 2 A Special Invitation for Our Students!
Posted by drkwaku in Uncategorized on June 24, 2010
A LETTER TO THE PARENTS FROM DR. KWAKU:
Dear Parents/Guardians:
This Saturday (26 June) we will cover two very important areas of history: the Afrikan presence in America before Columbus, and the descendants of the first human beings (Afrikans), and how their high level of humanity can help our outlook today. Unfortunately, schools are still teaching that Columbus discovered America, and totally dismisses the fact Afrikans were sailing back and forth from Afrika, and were essential participants in establishing America’s first civilization. Also, in every class, emphasis will always focus on learning and utilizing tools to be excellent in the classroom.
After the class this Saturday, the Leimert Park Book Fair will be held in the large parking lot on the north side of the block. The organizer of the event would like the class to participate, even offering them lunch. You are also invited to attend, though I think the lunch is just for students. It is an event to showcase new books and great authors of Afrikan descent, and a great cultural event in the community.
There is no class next week (3 July) because of the holiday weekend. We will resume the following week looking at how slavery has divided us, based on skin color, and the origin of the rap/hip hop culture.
I mentioned to the class on the first day that I can tell the A students, because they take notes. It is your responsibility to see to it that your child/children have the materials to do so. This is part of the process of receiving A’s in the classroom. Tests/exams are not always based just on reading assignments, but also lecture notes teachers give in class. The student who took the best notes won the weekly quiz and won a free meal for two at Simply Wholesome Restaurant.
We are also looking for a space to hold our last class, where you, parents and guardians, are invited. The class is larger than anticipated, so with parents and guardians attending the last class, we will need a larger space. If you know of such a place, let me or Isidra know.
Peace,
Dr. Kwaku
FOR MORE ABOUT THE LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE BOOK FAIR, VISIT WWW.LEIMERTPARKVILLAGEBOOKFAIR.COM
Congratulations to Khalia “Jewel of the Nile” Taylor! She was the first winner in our weekly black history quiz. Are you listening?have a winner! For our first
Winnr’s Circle…
Simply Wholesome
4508 West Slauson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90043-2720 –
(323) 294-2144
Open Mon-Sat 8:30am-10pm;
Sun 10am-9pm
It’s All Natural!
Black History 4 Young People: Week 2 A Special Invitation for Our Students!
Posted by drkwaku in Uncategorized on June 24, 2010
A LETTER TO THE PARENTS FROM DR. KWAKU:
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Week TWO– 6/26/10:
We have a special invitation for this Saturday from the Leimert Park Village Book Fair. Please read:
A Letter to Parents from Dr. Kwaku:
Dear Parents/Guardians:
This Saturday (26 June) we will cover two very important areas of history: the Afrikan presence in America before Columbus, and the descendants of the first human beings (Afrikans), and how their high level of humanity can help our outlook today. Unfortunately, schools are still teaching that Columbus discovered America, and totally dismisses the fact that Afrikans were sailing back and forth from Afrika, and were essential participants in establishing America’s first civilization. Also, in every class, emphasis will always focus on learning and utilizing tools to be excellent in the classroom. After the class this Saturday, the Leimert Park Book Fair will be held in the large parking lot on the north side of the block. The organizer of the event would like the class to participate, even offering them lunch. You are also invited to attend, though I think the lunch is just for students. It is an event to showcase new books and great authors of Afrikan descent, and a great cultural event in the community. The Wayans family will have their book and many others will participate. JULY 4th WEEKEND-No Class
There is no class next week (3 July) because of the holiday weekend. We will resume the following week when we learn about how slavery has divided us, based on skin color. We will also learn about the origin of the rap/hip hop culture.
No homework, but take notes! I mentioned to the class on the first day that I can tell who the A students are, because they take notes. It is your responsibility to see to it that your child/children have the materials to do so. This is part of the process of receiving A’s in the classroom. Tests/exams are not always based just on reading assignments, but also lecture notes teachers give in class. The student who took the best notes won the weekly quiz and won a free meal for two at Simply Wholesome Restaurant. (Details below) Please be on the lookout
We are also looking for a space to hold our last class, where you– parents and guardians–are invited. The class is larger than anticipated, so with parents and guardians attending the last class, we will need a larger space. If you know of such a place, let me or Isidra know. Thank you!
Peace, Dr. Kwaku
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FOR MORE ABOUT THE LEIMERT PARK VILLAGE BOOK FAIR, VISIT WWW.LEIMERTPARKVILLAGEBOOKFAIR.COM
Congratulations to Khalia "Jewel of the Nile" Taylor! She was the first winner in our weekly black history quiz. Are you listening?have a winner! For our first
Winnr's Circle…
Simply Wholesome
4508 West Slauson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90043-2720 -
(323) 294-2144
Open Mon-Sat 8:30am-10pm;
Sun 10am-9pm
It's All Natural!
Week ONE– 6/19/10:
Download and fill out your registration forms for quicker entry! www.drkwaku.com
Black History 4 Young People 2010 starts June 19!
JOIN US! We will indeed host Black History 4 Young People starting Sat, June 19, 2010.
Dr. Kwaku has planned an awesome curriculum he has developed for the last six years!
Class Schedule
Six Saturdays 10:00am ~ Noon
June 19th – July 31st
Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn ~ Instructor
(213) 368-4976 ~ voice mail
19 June From The Nile Valley To The World
A PowerPoint presentation illustrating the Afrikan origin of civilization,
science, mathematics, medicine, engineering and many other
accomplishments. We will also look at the history and culture of Black
people all over the world.
26 June Afrikan Origin of Humanity & Afrikans in America Before Columbus
A.) A look into the lives of the original descendants of the first human
beings and their genius, creativity and ingenuity to survive.
B.) A presentation showing various categories of evidence demonstrating
that Afrikans were in the Americas before Columbus and helped establish
America’s first civilization.
3 July No class – July 4th Holiday weekend
B.) We will also look at the elements that created the origin of the rap/hip hop culture.
17 July The Struggle For Equal Education & How To Get A’s On Exams
A.) Students in the South were at a great educational disadvantageuntil the Civil Rights Movement. We will look at their struggle to get an
education as compared with today.
24 July Leimert Park Village Tour & How To Write Research Papers
A.) A tour of Leimert Park Village, the cultural center for Black LosAngeles, including Eso Won Books, exposing the class to literature
written by people of Afrikan descent.
31 July A special presentation for parents and students (Last Class)
A.) PARENTS INVITEDB.) Special production by Dr. Kwaku
C.) Students receive their completion certificates.
DETAILS AND REGISTRATION FORM AT: http://www.drkwaku.com
Please print, sign and bring with you!
Thanks for your support!
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