Mayor Bowser to Celebrate African American Literature at Houston Elementary School
(Washington, DC) – On Friday, February 15, at 11:15 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser along with Acting DCPS Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee, and other community leaders will celebrate Black History Month at Houston Elementary School’s African American Read-In. This event will commemorate the significance of literacy through read-alongs and spoken word performances.
The National African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature.
WHEN:
Friday, February 15, at 11:15 am
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee, Acting Chancellor, DC Public Schools
Jason Wallace, Executive Director, Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys
Rembert Seaward, Principal, Houston Elementary School
WHERE:
Houston Elementary School
1100 50th Place, NE
*Closest Metro Station: Deanwood Metro Station*
All reporters and other media interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to press@dc.gov. To view the event online, visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).
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Last updated: 3:20 PM EST February 14, 2019