The Project on the History of Black Writing
proudly announces that it has received a grant from
The National Endowment for the Humanities
for $200,000.
The project has been designated a "We the People" project.
"The goal of the 'We the People' initiative is to encourage and strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture through the support of projects that explore significant events and themes in our nation's history and culture and that advance knowledge of the principles that define America," a letter from the Endowment announcing the grant states (italics added).
The HBW project is very excited for the opportunities that this grant will provide.
Be sure to check this space again to see more information on the grant and to watch our progress.
Communicate with us about the grant at wrightconnection@ku.edu.
"Making the (Richard)Wright Connection" Teaching Institute Funded
Dear Friends:
We are pleased to announce that the University of Kansas and the Project on the History of Black Writing were awarded a $200,000 grant in support of the Making the (Richard) Wright Connection: Reading Native Son, Black Boy and Uncle Tom's Children from the National Endowment for the Humanities. In addition, the project is honored to be designated as a National Endowment for the Humanities "We the People" project, an initiative that is designed to encourage and strengthen the teaching, study, and the understanding of American history and culture.
Making the Wright Connection is a fifteen month program that follows the centennial of Richard Wright's birth and the many national and international celebrations commemorating his work in 2008. By incorporating both onsite and distance learning components, Making the Wright Connection will provide educational resources and professional training to secondary teachers interested in exploring the works of Richard Wright. The project will include a two-week institute and subsequent virtual institutes using the latest technology.
The institute will be held from July 11-24, 2010 on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, KS.
Teachers interested in participating in Making the Wright Connection should download the following.
Institute Information | Application Information
The Wright Connection: Reading Native Son, Black Boy and Uncle Tom's Children
The Project on the History of Black Writing
University of Kansas
1445 Jayhawk Blvd Room 3114
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
(785) 864-2565
Please check back regularly for updated news about The Wright Connection.
More information about the "We the People" projects can be found at http://www.wethepeople.gov/ .