"Ancestors Remembered" 10/3/12

University of Maryland Department of American Studies Presents:

“Ancestors Remembered – The Cream Shall Rise”

 

The Minister of Poetry

Ty Gray-EL

 

 

 

The Poetry and Slave Narrative Storytelling program presents excerpts from the critically acclaimed book, Breath of My Ancestors and “A Black Woman’s Smile” the internationally proclaimed black woman’s anthem for the 21^st century.

 

A heart-warming and eye-opening experience, Ty Gray-EL seeks to entertain as well as educate. His work aims to:

1. Stimulate an interest in African American history by revealing little-known, often-neglected facts left out of history books.
2. Use poetry and storytelling to motivate young and old to achieve.
3. Improve race relations by dispelling myths of racial inferiority.
4. Support and work in conjunction with other organizations seeking to improve the social and economic status of African Americans.

 

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Location: 1100 Tawes Hall