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District Of Columbia Public Schools: Mayor Bowser To Celebrate African American Literature At Houston Elementary School
The National African American Read-In is the nation's first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature.
February 10, 2022
(Washington, DC) – On Friday, February 11, at 9:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by District and education leaders in celebrating Black History Month at Houston Elementary School’s African American Read-In. This event will commemorate Black authors through read-alongs and spoken word performances.
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The National African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature.
When:
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Friday, February 11 at 9:00 a.m.
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools
Dr. Christina Grant, State Superintendent of Education
Camile Townsend, Principal, Houston Elementary School
Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers
Jacqueline Pogue Lyons, President, Washington Teachers’ Union
Where:
Houston Elementary School
1100 50th Place, NE
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Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to press@dc.gov.
This press release was produced by District of Columbia Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.