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. School System Partners with Local NAACP and Public Library nd to Sponsor 2 Annual African American Read-In “

The Second Annual Carroll County Public Schools African American Read-In will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2016, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Carroll Arts Center, located at 91 West Main Street in Westminster, Maryland. The Read-In is sponsored by CCPS National English Honor Societies, Carroll County Branch of the NAACP, and Carroll County Public Library.

Local high school students will read and perform literature by African American authors. In addition, local businesses are providing refreshments, and the Westminster High School Jazz Ensemble will perform. The poster for this year’s event was created by Mindy Greg- ory, a senior at Francis Scott Key High School. Her art teacher is

Micky Brilhart.

African American Read-Ins occur nationally and are a tradi- In This Issue tional part of Black History Month celebrations. These read-ins are  African American Read- endorsed and supported by the National Council of Teachers of Eng- In lish and the International Reading Association.  Preparing for a Lifetime Written by Janetta Jayman of Academic Success

Carroll County Public Schools  A Day On Not A Day Supervisor of English and World Languages Off

 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast

 Upcoming Events Wells Fargo provided every at- tendee with a workbook called "Planning for College" which in- cludes worksheets, folders, and timelines necessary to keep all of your college prep materials organized. The final event concluded the series with a bus trip (paid for by CCPS) of 17 students to the Uni- versity of Maryland, Baltimore County. Students and chaper- ones gained hands-on experi- ence of a college campus along with the criteria of what to look Participants and Chaperones at UMBC for in their college search. They were able to ask students about their experiences in college and get first-hand experience in the Preparing for a Lifetime of Academic Success life of a college stu- Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS), Carroll County Public dent. Students were able to Library (CCPL), and the Carroll County NAACP all partnered view a "lived in" college dormito- together to present a mini-series for African American stu- ry suite and sample the foods of dents on "Preparing For A Lifetime Of Academic Suc- a campus cafeteria (paid for by a cess" The series was open to African American students in donation from Penguin House/ grades 8-12 and provided information on how to build a com- Random House). petitive high school transcript, complete college application This series was well received sand to expand their opportunities for a more rewarding col- and instrumental in providing rel- lege experience. evant information to students The first three series were held at the Westminster branch of about the rigorous requirements, CCPL. Approximately 8 students and their parents/guardians expectations, and experiences of braved the anticipated snowy weather to learn about the high preparing for and searching for a school graduation requirements as explained by Ms. Jeanetta college. We hope CCPS, Harper, a guidance counselor at Westminster High CCPL, and CC NAACP continue School. They were also given information about all of the collaborating and providing this available programs and admission requirements for the Car- event annually. roll County Career and Tech Center by Principal William Eck- les. The second event in the series doubled in attendance, which was phenomenal considering it was initially postponed due to bad weather! Attendees learned about getting ready for col- lege and allowed attendees to learn the step by step process from UMBC and McDaniel College representatives on how to apply for college and financial aid, along with declaring a ma- jor. The third event prepared students to write their college es- says, complete their admission and financial aid applications with support from professional educators.

Applause to A Day On Not A Day Off Celebrating the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Janette Jayman , Kendra Hart , Carroll County Public Library and NAACP 7014 for hosting the 2nd Annual Afri- can American Read-In

 Sandy Oxx and staff at the Carroll Arts Center for supporting the African American Read-In

 Carroll County Public Schools, Carroll County Public Library, and the NAACP 7014 sponsored “Preparing for a Lifetime of Aca- demic Success”

 McDaniel Col- lege, NAACP and Ms Lynn Wheeler, Ms. Sally Greene and Mrs. Barbara Dorsey, Dr. Nira Tiru for participat- ing in A Day On Not A Day Off A Day On Not A Day Off

January 18, 2016

McDaniel College

Decker College Center’s Forum

On January 18, 2016, a very, very cold winter’s day, fifty members of the Carroll County Community came to celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and Julian Bond, Civil Rights Activist. The com- munity members were greeted by MLK committee members, thanking them for coming to this celebration on a bitter winter day.

The students in the audience completed a Civil Rights Bingo and were able to win prizes when they re- ceived Bingo. They were shown a PowerPoint comparing the leadership of Rev. Dr. King and Mr. Bond. The members discovered that Dr. King and Mr. Bond believed in equality, voting rights for all people, and advocating for the right for peaceful protest. Julian Bond passed August 15, 2015, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

The theme for the day was Women in the Civil Rights Movements. The community had a chance to view a living museum highlighting outstanding women who were strong activists in the Civil Rights era. The program honored Dorothy Cotton, who was played by Mrs. Barbara Dorsey, former educator and a resi- dent of Carroll County. Dorothy Cotton was the highest ranking female in the Southern Christian Leader- ship Conference (SCLC) founded by Dr. King. Amelia Boynton Robinson was another honoree who was portrayed by Dr. Tira Naru, an elementary teacher at Sandymount Elementary School. Amelia Boynton Robinson, Civil Rights Matriarch, was one of 600 people to attempt to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. Mrs. Martha (Sally) Greene, a retired nurse, gave an overview of Fannie Lou Hamer’s involvement in the Civil Rights Era. Fannie Lou Hamer’s famous quote was, “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Ms. Lynn Wheeler, Director of Carroll County Public Library, also gave an overview of Viola Gregg Liuzzo, who was the first white woman to be killed for the cause of Civil Rights. Her famous quote was “(We’re) going to change the world. One day they’ll write about us. You’ll see.”

For seven years, ‘A Day On Not A Day Off” has always engaged in community service. This year’s com- munity service project involved making inspirational cards for the residents at Golden Living. Everyone was truly grateful to receive the cards.

Finally, the attendees learned Civil Rights songs by Shelly Ensor who is a professor of music at McDaniel College. The group had heard the song performed in other ways, but Shelly introduced the group to a new rendition of “This Little Light of Mine.” The group sounded wonderful. Shelly Ensor is an awesome teach- er!

Next year we will focus on the 50th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. NAACP Chapter 7014 Hosted the Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast The Carroll County NAACP held their annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on Saturday, January 9th with guest speaker Genealogist and His- torian, Mr. Percy White, III. Mr. White challenged attendees, especially the youth, to discover more about their ancestors by doing five things:

1. Ask the elders in your family the names of your ancestors. For example, ask your oldest living relative for their parents, grandparents, and great- grandparents names. 2. Talk to your elders about the places and events in their history. 3. Learn your family’s oral history. 4. Learn how your ancestors gained their freedom and IF they were en- slaved. 5. Know the United States history AND the African-American histories.

Mrs. Virginia Harrison, Carroll County School Board Member, gave the open- ing remarks. Mrs. Angela Gustus, the Executive Director of Human Services Programs of Carroll County, did an excellent job as the Mistress of Ceremo- ny for the event. Pastor Darrell Davis of Uniontown United Methodist Church led a powerful invocation and moving benediction that tied into the speaker's message.

The branch presented an informative power point on the winners of their an- nual "Living the Dream" award - Quinton Allen, Anu Olawale, Victor Paylor, Jordan Wabo, and Tre Woodyard. These youth are doing some wonderful things in the community and academically. The Carroll County Times did a cover story and a video featuring all of the "Living the Dream" award win- ners! (Story and video can be found at Carroll County NAACP honors stu- dents living Dr. King's dream Save the Date

Citizens for Racial Equality Presents: Poverty in Carroll County Friday, May 6, 2016 9:00 am– 2:00 pm Carroll County Board of Education 125 North Court Street Westminster, MD 21157

 Poverty Simulation

 Keynote Speaker

 Panel Discussion

 Free Lunch To register contact Gary Honeman: [email protected]

Save the Date World Trust Presents Carroll Citizens for Racial Equality and St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Hosting Film Screening and Discussion for Cracking the Code: The System of Racial Inequity FREE EVENT: No Registration Required Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Time: Doors Open at 6:00 pm; Film Begins at 6:30 pm Location: Carroll County Arts Council Address: 91 W. Main Street Westminster, MD 21157

A Film by Shakti Butler

Questions: Contact Gary Honeman at [email protected]

Carroll Citizens for Racial Equality Poverty in Carroll

County

Friday, May 6th 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Carroll County Board of

Education Address: 55 North Court Street, Westminster MD 21157 REGISTER NOW!  Poverty Simulation Contact Gary  Keynote Speaker Honeman [email protected]  Panel Discussion  FREE Lunch

Carroll Citizens for Racial Equality & St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Hosting Film Screening and Discussion

FREE EVENT: No Registration Required Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Time: Doors Open at 6:00 pm; Film Begins at 6:30pm Location: Carroll County Arts Council Address: 91 W Main St, Westminster, MD 21157

Questions: Contact Gary Honeman at [email protected]