Avoice Student Workshop
Date: Wednesday, September 18th Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Location: National Archives
Description: High-school students and their teachers will explore the legislative contributions of African Americans in Congress through an interactive workshop at the National Archives and Records and Administration in Washington, DC. The 2015 Avoice student workshop will focus on “Women of the CBC.” The story of female leadership in the United States Congress is a remarkable story of perseverance and impact. As we mark the election of the 100th woman in Congress, Avoice will highlight the historic strides that African-American female members of Congress have made, particularly in healthcare legislation, featuring the exhibits and activities from the CBCF Avoice Virtual Library’s For Educators Section available online. This year’s workshop will also include a tour of the National Archives and a complimentary lunch.
Avoice Presents: Keep the Faith in Education: Rep. Adam Clayton Powell and the passage of ESEA
Date: Friday, September 19th Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Room: 209 c
Description: Avoice will take a look at the monumental passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. was the chair of the Education and Labor Committee at the times and was instrumental in its passage. From the Voting Rights Act to the Civil Rights Act, African-American legislators have led the discussion and worked with the community to maintain the legislation’s effectiveness. Using materials curated on the Avoice web site, the panel will discuss the role of Rep. Powell and CBC members in the passage of this landmark legislation and also look at the recent CBC educational priorities.