February 2008

Martin Luther King Day of Service and Black History Month

For the Martin Luther King Day of National Service Literacy* AmeriCorps members helped support a variety of programs throughout the Greater New Orleans area ranging from building a deck at Fredrick Douglass high school to helping map the St. Roch Neighborhood to participating in the Celebration of Cultures event held at Lakeside mall. During these events, members were able to help carry on MLK's dedication to service and see the variety of projects occurring throughout the city.

Also in February, Literacy* AmeriCorps members participated in a variety of Black History events organized by the African American Resource Center at the New Orleans Public Library. On Saturday February 15th, 2008, members met at the Alvar Library Branch in the Bywater for Family Day. Members worked at face painting booths, watched African Dancers, and heard a traditional story teller. Members also participated in a genealogy workshop held at the Main Branch of the New Orleans Public Library.