African-
. Amer·can
... - ... den
u yall
nig�t
reading, - doing math problems
or trying to figure out the
wonder of science they were
engaged in rap sessions which
apparently drew their attention.
_. Walter Lockett, of "I have a
Dream Foundation," said his
student group were among the
participants.
Lockett's group was offered
college scho1arships upon suc­
cessful completion of middle
and high school, by a Detroit
Piston co-owner.
Piston J obn Salley and
WJLB Disc Jockey John Mason
appeared and spoke to the stu­
dents urging them on.
Several community members
attended the "teach-in" educat­
ing students on Africentricism
during workshops.
Wayne State University stu­
dents also showed up to "kick
the knowledge" to the youths.
Students were enthusiatic
Staff Repo11eT
DETROIT - The Boys and
Girls Club located on Petosky
and Collingwood had extended
hours Saturday.
Students from 40 different
schools ere there studying all
night long attemp ing to "be the
best they can be."
When the students weren't
and asked many questions up
until the next day.
Many students raised their
hands when they were asked'
w they still wrote Christopher
Col bus on tests when asked
who vered America.
y said any other answer
wo (I probably cause them to
be nalized and wouldn't cor­
. reet the history boob.
However, workshop conduc­
tors told the youths that they can
challenge their teachers after
doing their 0 n research.
Students were to read
more African and African
American History to find the
knowledge they need to ques­
tion their teachers course out­
lines.
At the end of the workshops I
the students thanked their
guests and asked them to come
to their individuals schools to
speak before taking a break and
resuming studying.
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