The Charnice Milton Community Bookstore needs lots of hands and eyes to help us sort and preserve our growing collection of books. Saturday, November 11: Heavy lifting, stair climbing, and sorting. Sunday, November 12: Sorting and boxing. Join us for one or both days, Noon to 5 p.m. Light refreshments, great company, and, of course, … Continue reading Work Days: Nov 11 and 12
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Ugh! The Constraint of Race and the Charm of Used Books
Some titles jump out as collections grow in the Charnice Milton Community Bookstore. The Constraint of Race: Legacies of White Skin Privilege in America is one of those books. And clearly a previous reader couldn't resist commenting on one of the historic episodes described: Passage of Clinton's 1994 crime bill, and the role of the … Continue reading Ugh! The Constraint of Race and the Charm of Used Books
ARTivism Afternoon
Creativity for Oppressive Times! When a Bully is President: Truth and Creativity for Oppressive Times (details) is not your usual kid's book, and this Community ARTivism afternoon is an unusual opportunity for community celebration. When a Bully is President invites readers to "Stand in the truth of who you are. The stronger you are the … Continue reading ARTivism Afternoon
Radio Premiere: Maya Gonzalez, Brother Yao, & Sing-Talk-Read
We Act Radio rejoins the air waves 9/14 with the premiere broadcast of We Luv Books Radio. Maya Gonzalez, author, educator, and co-founder of Reflection Press. Author of When a Bully is President, to be highlighted at 9/23 ARTivisim Afternoon bookstore event. Brother Yao, poet, Bowie State University professor, and co-founder of the former Karibu … Continue reading Radio Premiere: Maya Gonzalez, Brother Yao, & Sing-Talk-Read
Literacy Month: Look for EOTR Article
Look for "Literacy Oasis in Formation: From Bookapalooza to Charnice Milton Community Bookstore" in the September edition of East of the River. Relevant research, related references below. Update: 9/7 show postponed due to slower than hoped technical rebuild. Charnice Milton Community Bookstore Literacy Month events -- 9/7 and 9/14: We Luv Books Radio Program Launch, … Continue reading Literacy Month: Look for EOTR Article
Books We Love
Visit the new "Books We Love" section at weluvbooks.org for a peek at just a few of the many books now flowing into Anacostia as the Charnice Milton Community Bookstore grows its inventory.
National Press Club Honors Milton
The 44th Annual National Press Club Awards Dinner on July 28 recognized many journalists, including the late Charnice Milton. In Charnice's memory, her parents, Ken and Francine McClenton, and her editor, Andrew Lightman of Capital Community News, were acknowledged, and the bookstore established in her name was recognized. In addition to Charnice Milton, honorees included … Continue reading National Press Club Honors Milton
