Events

Silent Shout

The Read-In was proud to support a “Silent Shout” hosted by the University of Minnesota's Office for Equity and Diversity and Office of Student Affairs. The Silent Shout was a public event where Signmark, a deaf Finnish hip hop artist, led the crowd in performing the chorus of his song, "Against the Wall", using American Sign Language (ASL). Signmark’s hearing counterpart, Brandon Bauer, rapped the lyrics out loud while Signmark was signing, thus creating a bilingual performance accessible to deaf and hearing people alike.

Donald (DJ) Hooker crowned the National High School Chess Champion

In the recent National High School tournament, DJ went 7 and 0. Pictured with DJ is his Dad, Donald Hooker Sr. Donald Sr. is the Chess coach for the Read-In's chess mentoring program, DJ is his assistant.

Read-In hosts visit by Dr. Janice Hilliard and Tubby Smith

The Read-In hosted a visit to Harvest Preparatory and Best Academy with Dr. Janice Hilliard, Vice President of Player Development in the Community and Player Programs Department at the National Basketball Association, and Tubby Smith, head basketball coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers Men's Basketball program. Harvest and Best were recently recognized for closing the academic achievement gap and beating the state proficiency averages at almost every grade level.

Black Men Reading Participate in CEHD Reads

Members of Black Men Reading pose with copies of Outcasts United, by Warren St. John. Black Men Reading will read the book as part of the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development's CEHD Reads program. Visit CHED Reads for more information.

Read-In recognizes Best Academy Academic All Stars

The African American Read-In recognized 35 students at Best Academy East as Academic All Stars by taking them to the King Tut exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota. These students were selected based on their academic achievement in the classroom and on the state reading test. Best Academy East was established two years  

Best Academy students are pictured outside the Mississippi River Visitor Center.

 

 

Did you know?

Nearly a billion people in the world cannot read and write. Fifteen percent of the people in western countries (approximately 44 million Americans ages 16 and older) are functionally illiterate. These people are very likely doomed to lives of poverty.

Facts about literacy

What can you do?

In 2003, the state of Minnesota reported 12,000 participants in the African American Read-In. This year, we want all schools, community organizations, churches, and work sites to report participation. Let’s continue expanding participation into all subject areas!

You are invited to host a read-in. Download host materials for the 2010 African American Read-In. After hosting a Read-In, report your activities to the National African American Read-In.