Detroit Independent Freedom Schools Movement

February is Black History Month, and in Metro Detroit, there are a variety of events that celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans throughout the region.

Here is a look at some events happening throughout February. Read more: themetrodetroitnews.com/celebrate-black-history-month-with-these-metro-detroit-events

Repost: @ayotometi Good morning and happy Sunday, when I was a kid, every black child knew the black national anthem. It was a must! In school and at the home.! It was a must . As we celebrate Black History Month my heart is warmed by this video. Please repost it and pass it along. Happy Black History Month. ❤️

https://youtu.be/vIDPeVsy2ek?si=N0PKbwQsfkB5Nnnq

Detroit's Kwanzaa kinara lighting happening at Campus Martius The lighting of the world's largest kinara is happening Thursday night in Detroit to mark the start of Kwanzaa.

Detroit’s first Hip-Hop Theatre Festival will bring hip-hop songs to life Organized by Beats Rhymes Everything Detroit, the event aims to provide more theater opportunities for Black Detroiters

Thank You Freedom Schools For Preparing The Next Generations Of Future Leaders!

Public Speaking!
Civil Rights Laws !
Educational Rights For Our Youth!

Thank You Freedom Schools For Training Youth For Leadership!

Juneteenth Loading! Let's Celebrate!

Friends:
Please enjoy and post this wonderful newsletter and video announcing our NLM Award book on our BLP platforms and elsewhere.
A luta continua!
Aneb

Introducing HOLY GHOST KEY a poetry collection by Joshua Myers Winner of 2023 Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Prize, Broadside Lotus Press "Holy Ghost Key is a poetry collection inspired by ancestral sounds as heard through contemporary vessels. The key announces and invites spirit, which is what makes Black music." -Joshua Myers

We are happy to announce that
Joshua Myers is the winner of the
2023 Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award of Broadside Lotus Press.

Dr. Joshua Myers has won the 2023 Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award of Broadside Lotus Press, with a stunningly beautiful manuscript entitled, Holy Ghost Key. Dr. Myers lives in Silver Spring, MD. The author of three books and multiple articles on African American culture and politics, Dr. Myers is Associate Professor of African American Studies at Howard University.

His poems have appeared in Obsidian: Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora, and in the anthology, Doors, Burning House Press, December, 2018.

The annual NLM Award includes publication of the winning manuscript and a prize of $500. Broadside Lotus Press will publish Holy Ghost Key in February, 2024. The next deadline for submission of manuscripts is March 15, 2024. Send submissions to Broadside Lotus Press, 10463 San Juan Drive, Detroit 48238.

Today We Celebrate International Day Of Women & Girls In Science With Our Own Scientist Miss Juneteenth of Michigan & Jr Tuskegee Airmen Aviator Nialah!!
3-5 pm
Detroit Public Main Library Children's Area

Saturday is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science -- an opportunity to commit to ending the stereotypes, gender bias & discrimination that hold women & girls back from careers in science, tech, engineering and math.

Greetings Freedom School Families!
Airman Nialah Jr Tuskegee Airmen, Miss Juneteenth Of Michigan, Is Inviting You To Bring Your Children To The Detroit Main Library Children's Area From 3-5pm This Saturday For "Freedom & Fun STEM Activities" All The Activities Will Celebrate An African American STEM Hero!! Registration Is Open To Youth Ages 5-17.
(No Cost)

https://youtu.be/2brgvKOFV9s

Thank You Freedom Schools For Training Nialah Beginning At The Age Of 11 In Public Speaking & For Teaching Her About Her Royal African Heritage!

Kids Can S.O.A.R.
Stand
Out
Always
Rise

Kids Can SOAR PSA

Say it with a smile.

So important!!

from Tutor Doctor