Coretta Scott King Award

Selection Criteria: The book must meet est. standards of writing. It must portray some aspect of the African American experience, must be published in the U.S and must be an original work among other criteria.

Seal: The circle represents continuity and movement; revolving from one idea. Inside the circle is an African American child reading a book with the 5 main religious symbols representing non-sectarianism underneath. The pyramid inside symbolizes strength and Atlanta University. At the apex of the pyramid there is a representation of Dr. Kings doctrine of peace, which is symbolized by a dove. The rays of sun shine towards the words brotherhood and peace on the outside of the circle. There are also two revisions of the seal. The bronze and black seal represents the CSK winners, and the pewter and black represents an honor.

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/emiert/corettascottkingbookawards/abouttheawards/cskabout.cfm

Powwow of Love

Hey!

There is another Pow-wow happening if you guys are interested and missed the last one!

Come check it out!

https://www.msu.edu/~naiso/powwow/index.html

Ojibwe LANGUAGE Weekend

It's called Ojibwe Language Weekend-

Quiz Bowl-February 6th, 2009
Learn the language and Immerse yourself.
Pow Wow-February 7th, 2009
Giveaway, hoop dance, hand drum specials, food and fun.

Both events are located at Spartan Village Community Center: 1460 Middlevale Rd. Multipurpose room-south lounge

FREE FREE FREE!!

For more information contact:
Helen Roy @ 517-355-8358 or
Mindy Morgan @ 517-353-6723

Insider/Outsider

My ideas on this topic are sort of scattered at the moment. I'm sure after an in-depth discussion in class tomorrow I will be able to talk more about this and sort things out. But to me multiculturalism includes sexuality, age, religion, race, culture, and socio-economic background. I have talked a little bit about this in my CEP 240 class. I think the insider/outsider debate is very controversial. I believe that not everyone can be the insider on multiculturalism as a whole, however I do believe that when it is ((umbrella'd)) into different categories the situation changes. For example in a class of all white, middle class students with various religious backgrounds , I could be an insider on the topic of race...but an outsider on religion. I think it is ok to teach these topics because I do believe that children need a multicultural education. However, because this is controversial, I think both sides of ideas and topics need to be represented and supported.
This is kind of as far as I've gotten...more soon!