Posted to LUChA From: Kaleem Caire <[log in to unmask]> 01/30/98 01:59pm >>> Greetings everyone, If you have not already heard, I wanted make sure you knew about a non-traditional African American History Celebration that will be taking place in Madison during the month of February. As an effort to make our celebration relevant to current issues in African American communities, this year, several state employees have organized a series of informal discussions with well-respected educational scholars, historians, teachers, and state legislators. Everyone is welcome to attend these events, however, space will be limited. The theme of the series is "African American Education: From the Past to the Present". The list of presenters is as follows: February 2: Dr. Howard Fuller, Professor of Education and Director of the Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette University, Milwaukee. Dr. Fuller is also a former Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools. February 6: Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, Professor of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of "The Dream Keepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children". February 11: Attorney Lloyd Barbee, former State Legislator from Milwaukee, and past President of the Wisconsin NAACP. February 18: Dr. Zachary Cooper, Ph.D., Director of Project Jamaa (Madison), and author of "Black Settlers in Wisconsin". February 23: State Representative Polly A. Williams, District 10, Milwaukee. February 27: Parents and Teachers from African American Education Academies and programs in Madison and Milwaukee. In the spirit of African American tradition, we have asked each speaker to join us to engage in discussion about issues relevant to African Americans' involvement in, and pursuit of high quality educational opportunities. In addition to presenting and discussing issues, we have purposely selected individual African Americans from diverse professional backgrounds and view points so as to celebrate the diversity among African American people. The events will all take place from 11am to 1pm at Edgewood College, 855 Woodrow Street, Madison, WI in Regina Hall-Washburn Heritage Room. On February 2, African Food will be served for $7 per plate. On February 27, traditional African American "Soul Food" will be served for $7 per plate. Please remember that this is an informal event. For more information, please contact Patricia Leahy, OP. at (608)294-2271 or 1-800-444-4861 ext. 2271. Kaleem Caire, Consultant Minority Student Achievement Department of Public Instruction Madison, WI (608)261-6322 Fax (608)267-0364 email: [log in to unmask]