Delco literacy council celebrates black history with global perspective
he Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) celebrated Black History Month from a global perspective with a potluck lunch and educational program Feb. 14.
The theme “Black History, A Global View: Many Threads, One Fabric” was selected to celebrate all people of African descent, said DCLC Instructor Duane Belgrave, Sr.
“Immigrants from African and Caribbean countries are creating their own Black History as they live in the United States and work toward their goals,” Belgrave said.
DCLC Student Ola Olaseinde spoke at the event. Originally from Nigeria, Olaseinde shared information about the Yoruba, an ethnic group in West Africa who speak the Yoruban language. About 35 perccent of people living in Nigeria are Yoruba.
Also on the program were DCLC Student Carey Burns, who read “I Too” by Langston Hughes, and DCLC Student Richard Barksdale, who read a haiku by Richard Wright and gave some background information on the author.
The DCLC students, volunteer tutors, and board members who attended the celebration thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to share a delicious meal while getting to know one another and reflecting on the global impact of Black history.
Founded in 1975, the Literacy Council offers free literacy instruction and tutoring in basic reading and writing, math, GED preparation, and English as a Second Language (ESL). Adults come to the Literacy Council hoping to acquire the skills they need to function in their everyday lives and to succeed in
further schooling and in the workplace. To learn more or to become a volunteer tutor, visit www.delcoliteracy.org or call 6108764811.