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February 22, 2006

Poetry Reading Feb. 22 at 四色AV

In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Louisiana at Monroe English Studies Society (ESS) will host an African-American Poetry Reading Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. under the overhang in front of the library.

四色AV students, staff and faculty, as well as Monroe community members are invited to read/perform a short work by their favorite African American writers.

This event will celebrate important contributions made by African-American authors, said ESS President Latoya Clark.

鈥淚ndeed, this is a celebration and a salute to Black writers. Many of these writers鈥� works reflect a respect for our roots and culture, the Black community's response to events and changing times, and more importantly, the desire to push for African-American advancement in both social and economic Venues,鈥� she said.

鈥淐onsidering their great contributions to this nation's history, I believe it is only fair to recognize these authors.鈥�

Some scheduled readers include Rod Washington, media coordinator for the city of Monroe (at noon) and Stuart Clason, grants and special projects coordinator for Congressman Rodney Alexander (at 11:45 a.m.)

This event is also sponsored by the NAACP.

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