(Fri) February 25, 2022, 12:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
CCC is proud to host their 4th Annual African American Read-In. This event is sponsored by the African American Student Initiative, The Employees of Color Association (EOCA), the English & Reading Department, and the CCC Library.
Join on Zoom! 
Meeting ID: 937-2853-1819
The National African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month. This initiative has reached more than 6 million participants around the world.
If you are interested in reading, sign-up here. Reader’s selections should be less than 5 minutes.
Poetry Foundation
Celebrating Black History Month: Poems, articles, and podcasts that explore African American history and culture.
Academy of American Poets
To celebrate Black History Month in February—and the rich tradition of American poetry all year long—browse essays on literary milestones and movements, find important books on black history and poetics, look for lesson plans for Black History Month, read archival letters from classic Black poets, and search poems about the Black experience by both classic and contemporary poets.
12 Poems to Read for Black History Month
To celebrate the contributions Black poets have made, and continue to make, to the richness of American poetry, the Academy of American Poets asked twelve contemporary Black poets from across the country to choose one poem that should be read this month and to tell us a bit about why.
The New York Times, 'The Future of Poetry, in 10 poems' Article
Young Black Poets: Ten teenage writers show the future of poetry.
Watch the video here.
PLEASE read campus entrance guidelines below: Attendees must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID-19 test within the last 72 hours. Students and employees must provide proof they are fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption. Facial coverings are required for everyone while indoors.
Email: Von Torres | von.torres@cloviscollege.edu
