Top 10 Reasons to Participate NMCC's African-American Read-In

NMCC English instructor Jen Graham is coordinating the African American Read-In scheduled for Feburary 11th at noon in the library.  Everyone is encouraged to participate.  Please contact Jen for further details and to coordinate readings.  Each participant is asked to select a work by an African American author, read the work (or a portion of it), and then share why they chose the selection. 


The National African American Read-In is an annual event sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English.  Additional information can be found by visiting their site.

Jen has created a list of the Top 10 Reasons to Participate

Top Ten Reasons to Participate In (or Attend!) 

NMCC’s 

2011 African-American Read-In

 

10.  Keep your New Year’s Resolution to overcome your 
       fear of public speaking.

9.    Learn more about America’s history and culture.  
       It’s the right thing to do.

8.    Maybe your picture will appear in Towards Excellence.

7.    Seriously…what else are you doing on Friday at noon?  

6.    You’re paying a lot of money for your college 
        education…enjoy the perks.

5.    It’s going to be fun.  

4.    Gain a cultural edge…to impress potential dates at cocktail parties.

3.    All the cool kids will be there.

2.    Eat free cookies.

1.    Over a million participants can’t be wrong.  
       Make your voice heard and be counted!