Thursday, September 09, 2004

Sept. 9, 2004

WILMINGTON, N.C. — The tenth annual Heritage School, sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington’s Upperman African American Cultural Center, will begin classes on Saturday, Oct. 16. Classes will focus on the topic of diversity.

Classes will be conducted from 9 a.m. until 12 noon Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6. Since classes meet at the same time and dates, each person is limited to registration in only one class (on a first-come basis and free of charge). No telephone registrations will be allowed. Registration forms can be obtained by calling 910/962-7087. The forms should be completed (both sides) and mailed before Tuesday, Sept. 14. to Helena Lee, director.

Are African American churches answering their call in the 21st century ?

(adults/college/high school). Warwick Center, Room 104

Oct. 16 – “The Demise of male/female relationships”

Oct. 23 – “Relative Christianity in the 21st Century”

Oct. 30 – “Stewardship vs. Religious Extortion”

In my toy box (children, ages two - five) University Union, Room 100A

Pre-school children, through play activities, experience diversity using dolls, watching videos, coloring and playing games. Mat for a nap and lunch are needed.

Diversity in my classroom (children, ages six - eight) University Union, Room 100B

This group will discuss the diversity seen in their classroom and how they see their friends, heroes, teachers, and neighbors.

Sisters of the world (females, ages nine -14) University Union, Room 201

Challenging conversations will focus on skin color, hair, and style of clothing, friends, relationships and academic achievement.

Am I still a Brother? (males, ages nine -14)

An analysis of diversity issues within and outside the African American culture among young males.