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It's time for Black History 4 Young People 2009

 

We are excited about the 6th year of Black History 4 Young People

Class (ages 12-18) will  start June 13, 2009. 

This year,  class will be held at Ben Caldwell's KAOS Network, 4343 Leimert Blvd., at 43rd Place in Los Angeles. Your youth may be interested in other classes offered there as well--violin, drama, dance and more.

Below are the documents you need to download in order to enroll your son or daughter or young person dear to you in this amazing, enlightening class. Just six Saturday mornings--hope to see you there!

 

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Thanks to our sponsors! 

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How you can help:

Donors:  Donors provide $60 scholarships  to sponsor a child to attend.

We thank our donors!

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Class Starts:  June 13, 2009 through August 25, 2009
Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn ~ Instructor

Fees: $60 per semester (6 classes) or $15 per, class payable in advance
2009 Class Schedule
Class Schedule: Saturdays 10:00am ~ Noon
Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn ~ Instructor
www.drkwaku.com (213) 368-4976 ~ voice mail

13 June From The Nile Valley To Sasha & Malia
A.) A Slide/Video trip around the world illustrating the Afrikan origin of civilization, art, science, mathematics, medicine, engineering and more.
B) The Name Game


20 June Afrikan Origin of Humanity: We Came Before Columbus
A.) An intimate investigation into the lives of the original descendants of the first human beings and their genius, creativity and ingenuity to survive.
B.) Is there proof that Afrikans were in the Americas before Columbus and helped establish America’s first civilization? Dr. Kwaku will show us!
 
27 June Exploration Of Afrikan Culture, Also, Toward a More Healthy Youth
A.) A rare look into modern Afrika. Understanding Afrikan symbols and experiencing customs such as: back wrapping, respect, using your head to carry things, Origins of Ebonics, etc.
B.) The End of the Couch Potato: An interactive discussion about junk food, sluggish children, keeping your teeth and more.
 
4 July No class – holiday weekend
 
11 July   Intra Color Discrimination and The Use Of Negative Images
A.)  We will investigate how slavery was used to divide people of Afrikan descent on the basis of kink and color and how it is being practiced today. Also the use of negative images on screen and in advertising.
B.)   The way to get A’s on exams: plan and prepare!
 
18 July Afrikan American Accomplishments, Safety Measures & the Leimert Park Tour
A.)   Exploring Afrikan success and the creations of our inventors and scientists.
B.)  What to do when stopped by peace officers and appropriate behavior.
C.) A tour of Leimert Park Village, the cultural center for Black Los Angeles
 

25 July A special presentation for parents and students (Last Class)
A.) Parents, Sponsors Welcome!
B.) Looking Back: A special video and spoken word presentation.
C.) Student Completion Awards.
 
Summer class begins June 13 – June 25, 2009
Class Schedule
Saturdays 10:00am ~ Noon
 

www.drkwaku.com  (213) 368-4976 ~ voice mail