It Was Our Youth that Sparked the Civil Rights Movement

Before we get into this week's class description (June 28,2008), some thanks and congratulations are in order: Thanks to sponsor Simply Wholesome, a natural foods restaurant on Slauson and Overhill (Los Angeles), for providing the weekly prize for each student that wins the Black History Quiz from studying Heritage: 365 Days of the African American Experience. Last week the month of focus was June. Before this Saturday make sure your young people read the history facts in July so they can win a free meal at Simply Wholesome.

Congratulations to our first winner, 13 year-old Cody Lewis, pictured with Dr. Kwaku. He is the grandson of Anne Smith, a long time student of Dr. Kwaku and a professional locktitian.

By the way...one parent is offering her son a small financial reward for notes he takes and questions he can answer after each class. You should see his notes! Amazing what some parents can get out of their young ones!

Something new!!
AUDIO--With BH4YP Photo Slide Show - Click below - Dr. Kwaku Tells You About This Week's Class Or you can read it here:

It Was Our Youth that Sparked the Civili Rights Movement
"The Civil Rights Movement was one of the major turning points in American history. People of Afrikan descent decided to stand up against a racially segregated society that presented enormous barriers against basic human and civil rights. Initially, there were key events that sparked a movement that lasted for a decade, and launched the careers of various figures, notably Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

One of the key areas generally unexplored was the role of Emmett Till's murder. One hundred days after his murder, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on public transportation, a violation of municipal segregationist law. Her act started a protest in Montgomery, Alabama that ignited various marches, sit-ins, and other events against racial injustice in America. It was also the incident that launched the career of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will take a very intimate look at this period and discuss its implications for today.

Also, due to the July 4th holiday weekend next week, there will be no class next Saturday. We will resume the following Saturday, July 12. On that day we will also have a 50% discount on significant historical and cultural DVDs coming up. Come in a browse around while you are waiting to pick them up!

Quick Notes:
Our sponsoring restaurant, Simply Wholesome, is located at 4508 W Slauson Ave.,Los Angeles, CA 90043-2720. Phone: (323) 294-2144. There is a health food and produce store on the premises! What a great place for after class lunch!

Class details:

Dr. Kwaku Person-Lynn
Founder/Instructor
Black History 4 Young People
(BH4YP)
www.drkwaku.com

We have five weeks left of this special summer series for young people, held this year 10 a.m. to Noon at Kaos Studios in Leimert Park, 4343 Leimert Blvd. (corner of Leimert and 43rd Place) in Los Angeles. The registration fee is $60; Individual Classes: $15 per person, unless your son or daughter is a former student, then it is $10 per class. And of course, by student, we mean those who have registered and taken a full session in the past.

We thank our sponsors of BH4YP. For a complete list, click here. Thanks to them, we do have a few scholarships available. Contact: DrKwaku@hotmail.com.

Web Address: www.DrKwaku.com
Dr. Kwaku's Blog: www.drkwaku.blogspot.com
Read Dr. Kwaku's column in "Our Weekly"