The African American Read-In celebrates African-American authors and their works. Readings take place on campus throughout the day.
Monday, February 4, 2013, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
This year's event focuses on literature written by African-American authors for children and teens. West Side Christian Academy has invited mayors, community leaders, and others to read. It has also arranged for the attendance of about 100 children from local schools.
SCHEDULE
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome
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| 9:15 | Mayor Pat Menna (Red Bank) |
| 9:25 | Student |
| 9:30 | TBD |
| 9:40 | Sarene Jackson (Homeschool) |
| 9:45 | Congressman Frank Pallone |
| 9:55 | Alysha Womak, MU Student/Athlete |
| 10:00 | Jeffrey T. Jackson, WSCA |
| 10:10 | Naheim Key, Asbury Park Middle School |
| 10:15 | Dr. Mary Lee Bass, MU School of Education |
| 10:25 | Andrew Nicholas, MU Student/Athlete |
| 10:30 | Serena DiMaso, Monmouth County Freeholder Deputy Director |
| 10:40 | Rebecca Adekunle, Long Branch Middle School |
| 10:45 | Christian White and Tyrone O'Garro, MU Students/Athletes |
| 10:55 | TBD |
| 11:00 | Walter Dean Myers, National Ambassador |
| 11:30 | Basileus Matthew Stevens (Omega Psi Phi) |
| 11:40 | Lobo Itzol, Long Branch Middle School |
| 11:45 | Pastor Michael Chance |
| 11:55 | Tykia and Josiah Evans/Elijah Wilson, WSCA |
| Noon | Mayor Ed Johnson (Asbury Park) |
| 12:10 | Amani Gilliam, Asbury Park Middle School |
| 12:15 | Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini |
| 12:25 | Student |
| 12:30 | Mayor Adam Schneider (Long Branch) |
| 12:40 | Cameron Rance, Long Branch Middle School |
| 12:45 | Mayor Eric Houghtaling (Neptune) |
| 12:55 | Alexandra Jackson, WSCA |
| 1:00 | Dr. Abha Pate, MU English Department |
| 1:10 | Francheska Mercado, Asbury Park Middle School |
| 1:15 | Dr. Robin Mama, Dean, MU School of Social Work |
| 1:25 | Charlene Burns and Sanai Rice/Melanie Manuel, WSCA |
| 1:30 | Dr. Thomas Pearson, Provost, MU |
| 1:45 | Summary Activities |
| 1:55 | Remarks, Dr. Mercy Azeke |
