AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
of History and Culture at Loray Mill
Happy New Year!
We appreciate each of you for the support, and confidence that you've shown to the museum as we continue to share the history of a people that believed in freedom and justice for all.
The African American Museum of History and Culture Planning Board.
Ina Biggers, Educational Programming and G. R. A. B. Hostess
Kathleen Blake, Inspirational, Programming, Fundraising and G. R. A. B. Hostess
Karen Bringle, Diversity Awareness Coordinator and Newsletter
Carolyn Brown, Newsletter, Public Relations and Bookshop
Mamie Chisholm, G. R. A. B. Programming and Public Relations
Aurelia Falls, Recording Secretary and Fundraising
Dot Guthrie, Founder and Curator
Hattie Hardin, Education
Mary Beverly Holmes, Social Committee and Community Relations
Mary Nichols Smith, Museum Volunteers' Coordinator and Fundraising
Carolyn Watson, Financial Staff and Treasurer
Charles Whitesides, Financial Staff and Fundrasing
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 18, 2021. Celebrating the Man With a Dream
In addition to celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day, one may wish to share with young people how and what people do to show love, care, and compassion for others. Please don't miss the opportunity to show others that you care and offer your best in serving others.
The African American Museum would like to help young people understand the connection between Dr. King and The Coretta Scott King Book Awards. We want to thank The Gaston Board of Commission, The Gastonia City Council, and Gaston County Schools for issuing proclamations recognizing Coretta Scott King Book Awards Literature Week in 2020.
Take advantage of Online Literacy activities by using the link below.
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards
Charles Whitesides using a Coretta Scott King Book Award
Last January, the museum celebrated the Coretta Scott King Book Awards book, Money Hungry by Sharon Flake. This was a most interesting program since Mr. Whitesides created a sandwich made with bread, lettuce, and money. Yes, this was an amazing sight for the young people attending this program! And, as a culminating event, Mr. Whitesides present each attendee with a crisp five-dollar bill.
Coretta Scott King Greets Attendees at The CSK Breakfast in Atlanta, Georgia
Presenting Book Awards Winner - Kelly Starlings Lyons
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021, 10:00 AM
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Gaston County African Americans Coloring Book to be published with a Glenn Foundation Grant
Reading to students enrolled in the Gaston County Schools' A. S. P. I. R. E. Program.
James Garvin working on a Coretta Scott King Book Awards Poster for The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature Exhibition
Join James Garvin and Dot Guthrie on Sunday afternoon at 2pm, for a special program spotlighting Black History Month.
2021 Black History Month Theme: "The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity"
Dr. Benjamin Hinton, Sr. Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC, will pay tribute to the late Congressman John Lewis by reading the book entitled, "Preaching to the Chickens." John Lewis was born on February 21, 1940.
Gaston County Schools will introduce a new partnership program, offering groups in the community to join. The program will offer support to families in the evening hours.
Award-winning author Tonya Bolden will talk about Civil Rights. She is a great non-fiction writer..
Sunday, Feb 21, 2021, 02:00 PM
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Virtual Fundraising for the Museum
Bedtime Stories With Terronna and Torben - A Special Program Supporting NCTE
Put on your pajamas, grab your milk, and log on for several stories read by these educators and leaders in Gaston County Schools.
The program is part of a National celebration sponsored by National Council of Teachers of English Read-In.
A Street Named Davie
Have you ever wondered how streets get their name? Think a street is named after some famous nationally known person? Some streets are named after trees or a certain section of town such as Main St.
A street was named after Claude Davie, an African American who did not meet the above criteria, living in Gastonia, North Carolina in the 1940s.
The Davie family would love to share how Davie Street came to be and their continued community involvement in the neighborhood known as the “ Victory” in Gastonia, NC.
Sunday, Feb 28, 2021, 04:00 PM
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Special thanks to our sponsors.
The African American Museum of History and Culture at Loray Mill
300 South Firestone Street, Suite P.
Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
Email: africanamericangaston@gmail.com
Telephone: 980 888 4005
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