Ascension
Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10am to 3pm
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Blvd
Harlem
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The teens of the Schomburg Junior Scholars Program present a multi-media event that reflects their yearlong study of black history and culture linked to the theme of Ascension. Enjoy a day-long program of youth-led projects in dance, theater, spoken word, video production, magazine journalism, social media, visual arts, photography, and comic book art.
For groups of ten or more contact Joel Díaz at (212) 491-2207
The Junior Scholars Program
Overview:
One hundred youth from the New York Metropolitan area, ages 11 to 18, will be selected to participate in the 13th year of this uniquely designed pre-college black studies program at the Schomburg Center/NYPL. The Saturday sessions run from 10 am to 3 pm and are designed with an inquiry-based and project-based approach to teaching about black American history and the global black experience. Weekly, the Junior Scholars attend college-style lectures and presentations, engage in dialogue with adult scholars, participate in guided peer group discussions and activities, generate individual research projects and portfolios, and create collaborative media and arts projects that grow from their intensive study based on the Schomburg’s vast collections, exhibitions, and educational resources. Through this process, it is expected that Junior Scholars will increase their historical literacy, expand their knowledge of who they are as intellectual, social, cultural and artistic beings, embrace their legacy as African-American citizens, and learn of the lands and cultures of their prolific and trailblazing ancestors. The program begins on October 25, 2014 and culminates on May 16, 2015 with the annual Youth Summit.
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE!
To learn more about the Junior Scholars Program and how teens, ages 11-18, can get involved visit
www.schomburgcenter.org/juniorscholars