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Acclaimed authors, music, dance, historical exhibitions and theatrical performances to commemorate Black History Month at Miami-Dade Public Libraries (MIAMI, January 23, 2008) – The Miami-Dade Public Library System will celebrate Black History Month with some of the most compelling authors of today, plus an extensive lineup of musical and theatrical presentations, dance performances, cultural workshops and outstanding exhibitions. Book lovers of all ages are in for a treat as several authors, including New York Times Bestselling Author Carl Weber - Something on the Side- and acclaimed authorEdwidge Danticat - Brother, I’m Dying, will read from their latest work and sign autographs at various branch libraries, while Jerry Pinkney, award-winning illustrator of more than 75 children’s picture books, will share his success story at the Main Library. Dr. Ivan Yaeger, inventor of a state-of-the-art prosthetic arm will conduct a series of technology workshops for young entrepreneurs, and Professor Valerie Patterson, of Florida International University, will trace the evolution of hip-hop from the 70s to the 21st century in a multi-media presentation entitled “From Black Power to Black Empowerment.” Explore the history of the civil rights movement with Bob Devin Jones, as Harry T. Moore, founder of the Progressive Voters League, and Ersula Knox Odom as Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, visionary educator. The exhibition Oh Freedom Over Me, at the Main Library,offers a visual account of the civil rights era with powerful images from the Freedom Summer Campaign of 1964.All programs are free and open to the public. Registration may be required for some workshops. Please visit www.mdpls.org, for full schedule of events or call 305-375-2665. Program Lineup: Authors and Illustrator Nanette Orange - Soul Whisperings- Poems for Victorious Living - Local author and poet Nanette Orange shares her timeless poems of love and romance, family sanctity, self-awareness, and nature’s divinity. From rhyming stanzas to emotionally charged free verses, Orange’s writing uplifts with a deep sincerity anyone can appreciate. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. - West Kendall Regional – 10201 Hammocks Blvd – 305-385-7135 Edwidge Danticat - Selected as part of Oprah’s Book Club for her novel Breath, Eyes, Memory, the acclaimed author will share from her latest work, Brother, I’m Dying. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. - Edison Branch - 531 NW 62nd St. – 305-757-0668 Toni Simmons - Author Toni Simmons brings life to her work, The Cheese Chase: Why Dogs Chase Cats, with rhythm, songs and audience participation. Thursday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. Palm Springs North – 17601 NW 78 Ave. 305-820-8564 Carl Weber - For years, Carl Weber has caught the attention of critics and readers alike. In 2005 Weber made his debut on the New York Times bestseller list with The Preacher’s Son. His next work, So You Call Yourself a Man, also appeared on that list as did She Ain’t the One, co-authored with Mary B. Morrison. The author will share his latest work Something on The Side - a tale of friendship and love, sex and betrayal. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m. – North Dade Regional - 2455 NW 183rd Street – 305-625-6424 Jerry Pinkney – Children’s Book Illustrator - This award-winning children’s book illustrator will share his success story and the exciting creative process. Pinkney has illustrated more than 75 children’s picture books including classics such as The Ugly Duckling, Aesop’s Fables, The Little Red Hen and The Jungle Book. Thursday, Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m. Main Library – 101 W Flagler Street – 305-375-2665 Geoffrey Philp author of Grandpa Sydney’s Anancy Stories, Benjamin, My Son and other works, shares how his Caribbean roots inspire him to write novels for children. Philp’s latest work, Grandpa Sydney’s Anancy Stories, draws on the rich oral tradition of Anancy stories that are told and re-told in West Africa, Jamaica and the Caribbean. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. - Lemon City Branch – 430 NE 61st St. 305-757-0662 Music and Dance: Sounds of the Caribbean with Reggie Paul Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. - Naranja Branch – 27060 S Dixie Highway – 305-242-7935 Thursday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. South Shore Branch- 131 Alton Road – 305-535-4223 Thursday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m. Country Walk Branch - 15433 SW 137 Avenue -305-293-4577 Monday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. California Club Branch - 850 Ives Dairy Road – 305-770-3155 Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. Model City Branch – 2211 NW 54 St. – 305-636-2233 Tuesday, Feb. 19, 3:30 p.m. West Kendall Regional -10201 Hammocks Blvd – 305-385-7135 Wednesday, Feb. 20, 4 p.m. Lakes of the Meadow Branch – 4284 SW 152nd Avenue – 305-222-2149 Juba This Juba That Tuesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. Model City Branch - 2211 NW 54 St. – 305-636-2233 Freddick Bratcher and Company Contemporary Dance Theatre presents Write your own Hip-Hop song with renowned Jazz Musician and Teacher Nicole Yarling Thursday, Feb. 7, 4:30 p.m. - West Dade Regional - 10201 Hammocks Blvd – 305-385-7135 Jamaican Folk Revue Saturday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. Coral Reef Branch – 9211 Coral Reef Drive – 305-233-8324 Saturday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. - South Dade Regional - 10750 SW 211 Street- 305-233-8146 Miami String Project Saturday, Feb, 23, 2 p.m. Edison Branch - 531 NW 62nd St. – 305-757-0668 Theatrical Performances Faith, Scholarship, Service: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Travel back to 1954 to meet the founder of Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Florida. Ersula Knox Odom portrays Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune a visionary educator, civil rights activist and presidential advisor. Odom shares stories about Bethune’s life and accomplishments, and her thoughts about the Supreme Court's landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.Saturday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. - Coral Reef Branch - 9211 Coral Reef Drive – 305-233-8324 Bea Peskoe Lunchtime Lecture Series Monday, Feb. 4, noon - 1 p.m. Homestead Branch - 700 N Homestead Blvd – 305- 246-0168 Harry T. Moore - America’s first civil rights martyr Saturday, March 1, 2 p.m. - North Dade Regional – 2455 NW 183rd Street – 305-625-6424 Workshops Technology Leaders Initiative Program North Dade Regional - 2455 NW 183rd Street – 305-625-6424 Hip-Hop Lecture Series Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. - Coral Reef Branch - 9211 Coral Reef Drive – 305-233-8324
Jewelry Making with African Beads Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. - South Miami Branch – 6000 Sunset Drive – 305- 667-6121 Adinkra Symbols Workshops Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m. Key Biscayne Branch – 299 Crandon Blvd – 305- 361-6134 “Read around the Town” - a multicultural journey of stories, games and hands-on activities with storyteller and librarian Melinda Munger Tuesdays, Feb., 5, 12, 19 & 26, 3:30 p.m. - Culmer/Overtown Branch - 350 NW 13th Street – 305- 579-5322 Art Exhibitions: Oh Freedom Over Me Celebrating American voting rights and responsibilities, this exhibition includes some of the most significant documentary images recorded during the Civil Rights era and taken during the Freedom Summer campaign of 1964. Through the Southern Documentary Project, photographers and activists Matt Heron, George Ballis and David Prince aimed at creating a visual account of the rapid social changes taking place in Mississippi and 100 Years of Service: The Alpha Kappa Alpha Story In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha, this display will feature books, photographs and historical objects from the archive of the Gamma Zeta Omega, Miami Chapter.Founded in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha is the world’s oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. Important literary members include Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, and Alice Walker. The history of the Miami Chapter, founded in 1940, will be the focus of this wonderful celebratory display. Victoria Galan, Public Affairs Officer Vinora Hamilton, Public Information Officer |
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