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Afterschool Classes'
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Children Ages 5 - 14
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Mondays
Computer Workshop I (A 5-8)
September 12 - October 17 from 4:00-5:30 PM
Instructor: TBA Fee· S30.oo
Thi cla.. introduces yo clumen to computer
terminoloC' Ind IppUcatiO for fUD and Iean.ing. Small
clas ize with plenty of baads 00 experiences.
Tuesdays
Afrlkan Library Student Singers (Ages 5-14) .
September 6 - October 11 from 4:()()"S:30 PM
Instructor: Malaika Wangara Fee- $12.00
This clas will explore croup aad' dividulI singin and
recitation for fun, lad as a way of developing elf-
confidence. Stude ts' m tnditioDal Afrikan son,s
and songs from tbe 1960'. freedom movement in the
United States.
Malaika Wangara has taught in public and private
tnstttuttons for more than 30 years. She· has lived III Liberia
and traveled through milch of West Afrika.
Wednesdays .
Nsoroma Press Club (Ag 9-14)
September 7 • October 12 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Instructor: Bilal Hajj Fee - $30.00 .
Writin&, editi ,layo � dlstrib t on, photo raph and other
skins ntedect to produce a newspaper are explored in thi
workshop. Students also learn how to run a staff meeting, .
wor collectively and ho to dul ith the financial aspects of
publishing.
Btlal Hajj IS tht editor of Dignity Magazine. He IS the author of
everal self-published books and IS a journalism student at
Wayne State University.
Thursdays
Computer Workshop II (Ages 9-14)
September 8 - October 13 from 4:30-6:00 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Smith Fee . S30.00
Students in this da will learn basic computer skill and
terminology. They wiU be introduced to the fundamentals of
word proc sinl, spreadsheets and datab se management.
This class provides plenty of hands on work.
Jennifer Smith has taught for 9 years. She holas degrees In
instructional technology. electronics. poliucal science and
Africana Studies. SM has taught for Inkster Public Schools and
currently teaches computer apphcauons In Foe" Hopes
Technical Tratnmg Program.
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. Fridays
Math Skill Worlcshop (Ages '14)
September 9 - October 14. from 4:00-S:30 PM
Instructor: Malik YakiDi
Fee - $)0.00
Stud nb III r ve instruction I addition, subtraction,
multipllcatio a d div 0 of fractions and decimals. Students
will be ta ht van p�ble solvine strAtegies.
Malik Yakinl has IQIIghl math to children and adults m pubhc
and privat« schooLf for J j yean. He currently serves Q.f director
of Nloromtl /lUtltvl, .
Classes for Teen and Adults
(September 6 - October 14)
Tuesday.
Creative C.lIIgraphy
September 6 - October 11 from 6:00-7:30 PM
Instructo . Karen Sumarah Smith Fee - $48.00
Anybody who can write cursive an do callilnphy.
Students win learn basic strokes for three sta dard
caUignphic styles. Also covered will be embellishment
lad layout. The cia will culminate ith tbe crutioa of I
calli np ic project by each student, .
Karen Sumarah Smith is a visual artist and singer with a
love for the written word that expresses itself throllgh
calligraphy. She has taught privately and in several .
community based programs in Detroit and New York. She is
currently working in the decorative arts. creating had
painted accessories for the home and body.
Wednesdays
Ref,., sh r Math ,.
September 7 - October 12 from 6:00-7:30 PM
Instructor: Malik Yakini Fee - $48.00
This i I bru h up cou e which coven fractions,
decima ,percen ,me urements and problem
strat . es. Student ill b ready to study al ebra after
completing thi cia . Great for parents who wlnt to help
t eir children with homework or for anyone wi bing to
a ter ba ic math concept .
Thursdays
An Ovorv/ew of Afrlk.n History
September 8 - October 13 from 6:00-7:30 PM
Instructor: Edward V ugbn
Fee - $48.00
, This cIa will explore ajor themes, event. era,
empires and I dlviduals in Afrikan history includin : the
Afrikaa orilin of aD, the Afrikan ort in of civiliutio ,
Kemet (ElYpt), the Moon and Sudanic empires.
Edward Vaughn is a longtime teacher and acttvi t in the
Afrikan liberation movement. He has lectured on Afrtkan
History at public and private insutuuon for nearly 30
years. He IS the owner of Vaughn 's Bookstore. America .f
oldest Black bookstore. .
Fridays
Algebra
September 9 - October 14 from 6:00-7:30 PM
Instructor: Herman Sutton
Fee· $48.00
n excellent cia for tho e wishin to I a rn binning,
intermediate or adva ced AI ebra. The cia ill cover
topics such a sol' linear equations,.addin ,
ubtractin&, ultip yi and dividin polynomial,
. graphin& and vinl quadratic equation .
Herman Sutton i a Widely regarded teacher of all forms fJ/
higher mathematics and physics. His-work has appeared in
a number of scholarly Journals. and he ha .. taught at Wayne
County Community College. Schoolcraft ( ollcge and Wa_yne
Slate Untverstty.
Nsoroma Institute
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Kindergarten
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Afterschool and E' :
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13220 Woodward Avenue
(In the Highland Park YMCA)
Highland Park MI 48203
(313) 868-3150
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