2010 CARTER G. WOODSON ESSAY

“The Most Important African American Event in Western New York from 1974 – 2009.” 

THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL CARTER G. WOODSON ESSAY CONTEST

In honor of the 35^th year of the Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier, the theme for the February 2010 contest is the following:  “The Most Important African American Event in Western New York from 1974 – 2009.”  Essays should be written in 200 words or less on an African American event, program, etc.  Explain what it is, the date it happened, who was involved, why it happened, what impact it had on the community, and why this is important to you.  The event could cover a news event, something that happened locally, or to someone you know.  The contest is open to all young people in grades 4 – 12.  Essays must be written (printed or typed).

Essays must be received by SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010.  Send to – Carter G. Woodson Essay Contest, P.O. Box 63, Buffalo, New York 14207 or leave at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue @ E. Utica St.  Your name, address, telephone number, school and grade must be written on your essay.

Essays will be judged on content, quality and depth of research, clarity and neatness.

Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories:  Grades 4-6; Grades 7-9; Grades 10-12.

First prize - $50                     Second prize - $35                             Third prize - $25

Additional prizes may also be given to winners of the essay contest.

Winning essays will be read by the participants at the African American History Program at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library, and the essays will also be printed in Historically Speaking, April 2010.

Sponsored by the Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch, Lit-Mus Study Club, Buffalo Branch NAACP – ACT-SO, Buffalo Public Schools – Dept. of Social Studies and others to be announced.

 

ALONG THIS WAY:  STORYTELLING IN THE AFRICAN TRADITION

( 20^TH YEAR CELEBRATION)

 

 

FEATURING

 We All Storytellers – Karima Amin & Sharon Holley

Percussionist – Eddie Sowande Nicholson

Vocalist – Joyce Carolyn

 

 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010

2:00 P.M.

FRANK E. MERRIWEATHER LIBRARY

1324 JEFFERSON AVENUE

 

Free Admission

 

 Co-sponsored by the

Frank E. Merriweather Branch Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

  just buffalo literary center, Inc.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN READ-IN

Kenneth and Sharon Holley with the cooperation of Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of Western New York and the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library will host a community African American Read-In on Sunday, February 28 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue.

The community is invited to attend the Read-In at the Merriweather Library and to bring a passage to read or share written by an African American author.  Maximum reading/speaking time is 3 minutes.  If you are interested in participating, contact Sharon or Kenneth Holley at 886-1399 or send e-mail to jordanholley@aol.com. Or contact Mrs. Bush at the Merriweather Library at 883-4418.

The program is part of the National African American Read-In sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English and the NCTE.  The goal is to make the celebration of African American literacy a traditional part of Black History month activities.

The program is free and open to the all.

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