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February 2009 Events and Programs

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In celebration of Black History Month, admission and all events are FREE during February thanks to Bank of America.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Conversations That Matter – The Future of Hip Hop
Saturday, February 7
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm MoAD Salon
Join us for this exclusive conversation featuring premier Hip Hop scholar and activist, Davey D, and entertainment lawyer Michael Ashburne. With Barack Obama elected as the first African American President of the United States, can we expect to see major changes to the image of Hip Hop? Learn what these two experts have to say and join in the conversation.[more]

Lunchtime Artist Talk – Deciphering the Perpetrator
Wednesday, February 11
12 noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
Sculptor Lorraine Bonner decodes her challenging, thought provoking work in the Perpetrator series. Find out how the portrayal of the “blackness” and/or “whiteness” of physical features – eyes, ears, hands, and mouths – can influence and perpetuate the representation of oppressive conditions. And be sure to see Bonner’s sculptures in Decoding Identity.[more]

Family Day – Soundtrack to Revolution, Part 1
Saturday, February 14
11 am – 4 pm MoAD Salon
Join MoAD for the first of two Family Days in February dedicated to exploring music of resistance performed by some of the best musical talent in the Bay Area. You’ll also have a chance to work with local artists in our Education Center to create an original work of art inspired by our exhibition, Decoding Identity: I Do It foe My People.[more]

Lunchtime Artist Talk – Psychological Imprints on Tangible Objects
Wednesday, February 18
12 noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
Through his conceptual art pieces, Clint Imboden connects his own creative art-making process with his work as a mental health practitioner. Learn how he incorporates reclaimed tangible objects (shoes, x rays, and family photographs) that add a haunting psychological dimension to his work. Then check out his work among the pieces in Decoding Identity.[more]

Lunchtime Artist Talk – Power of the Unspokn
Wednesday, February 25
12noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
What if all the terms used to demoralize and dehumanize African Americans throughout history no longer had the power they once did? Join artist Kelly Marshall for a provocative look at contemporary perceptions of blackness through her works that re-appropriate racial slurs, exposing the powerful role terminology plays in defining culture.[more]

Family Day – Soundtrack to Revolution, Part 2
Saturday, February 28
11 am – 4 pm MoAD Salon
Join MoAD for Part 2 of our February Family Days dedicated to exploring music of resistance performed by some of the best musical talent in the Bay Area. You’ll also have a chance to work with local artists in our Education Center to create an original work of art inspired by our exhibition, Decoding Identity: I Do It for My People.[more]

Lunchtime Artist Talk – Viewer’s Guide to Traumanauts
Wednesday, March 4
12 noon – 1 pm MoAD Salon
Painter David Huffman reveals the behind-the-scenes development of his African American astronauts, Traumanauts, the link to his social, political, and science fiction influences. Join Huffman when he explores the “outsider” symbols he uses in many of his newer works. Huffman is currently a drawing and painting professor at California College of the Arts.[more]

EXHIBITION

Decoding Identity: I Do it for My People
January 23, 2009 – March 8, 2009
Forging a personal identity gives rise to a unique voice that transcends stereotypical barriers. The works of 20 diverse artists challenge cultural and ethnic prejudices and question issues of religion, sexuality, race, and gender. Ultimately, Decoding Identity heals the dynamic tension between individual and collective identities.[more]

MoAD PICKS...OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM

Brown Bag Lunch -- Justice Albie Sachs
Wednesday, February 11
12 noon
Bar Association of San Francisco
301 Battery Street, Third Floor, San Francisco
Roundtable discussion moderated by Pamela Merchant, Executive Director of the Center for Justice and Accountability. Justice Albie Sachs, a member of the South African Constitutional Court, was appointed by President Nelson Mandela in 1994. A civil rights lawyer and activist struggling against apartheid since the 1960s, Justice Sachs was detained without trial twice, lived in exile from 1966-1990, and was almost killed in a 1988 car-bombing in Mozambique. World-renowned for his role in the creation of South Africa's new constitution, Justice Sachs is the author of several books on human rights. Presented by Facing History and Ourselves and the International Human Rights Committee of the Bar Association of San Francisco.

RSVP by February 6: Karen Foster at 510.786.2500, x226 or karen_foster@facing.org

EXHIBITION -- Connections
Thursday, February 5 – Opening Reception
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jenkins Johnson Gallery, 464 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Gallery owner Karen Jenkins-Johnson and independent curator Lisa Henry set out to curate an exhibition to explore connections between artists who boldly speak on topics of race, ethnicity, identity and sex in America. CONNECTIONS presents a selection of artists who not only transcend aesthetic boundaries, but have created a powerful discourse around social condition, personal identity, and cultural heritage in America during a time of a historic political change. The exhibition will continue through March 28.

The Culture Bus 74X

CultureBus – Muni route 74X – is a brand new SFMTA bus route designed to provide both residents and visitors with a new eco-friendly transportation alternative to and between San Francisco's popular museums and cultural institutions. [more]

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Black History Month Activities

From: John William Templeton [mailto:johnwtempleton@yahoo.com]

Infusing African-American heritage into the classroom environment as called for in the national and state H/SS frameworks requires more than talking about the inauguration. It is the local and regional content, connected often to the lives of individual students and their families, which builds the long-standing scholarly intensity that propels life-long learners.

In addition to the events upcoming during Black History Month, March 5 is also Black American Day in California schools.

JazzGenesis: San Francisco and the Birth of Jazz, ongoing exhibition in the Visitor Information Center of the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau at Market and Fifth Streets adjacent to the Powell BART station. Weekday hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Soul of Technology: 50 Most Important African-Americans in Technology exhibition, including the documentary Freedom Riders of the Cutting Edge, beginning Feb. 2, 2009 in the lobby of the Palo Alto City Hall at 5 p.m.

Lincoln and San Francisco, lecture in the Koret Auditorium of the San Francisco Main Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8

The Black Rock: Blacks on Alcatraz, premiere of film and book by Kevin Epps about the 273 black inmates on Alcatraz, at Alcatraz National Historic Site, sponsored by Golden Gate National Recreational Area. Feb. 17.

Come to the Water: Sharing the Rich Black Experience in San Francisco (second edition) has updated listings of restaurants, historic sites, cultural facilities and personalities in the world's favorite tourist attraction. Visit JazzGenesis: San Francisco and the Birth of Jazz in the Visitor Information Center of the S.F. Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends. The center is adjacent to the Powell Street BART station at the intersection of Market and Cyril Magnin.

Summer Seminar Deadline and Lincoln Events

From: Gilder Lehrman Institute [mailto:gli@gilderlehrman.org]

GILDER LEHRMAN SUMMER SEMINAR APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15

Are you a teacher who wants to learn more about the Colonial Era? ...The Civil War? ...The Gilded Age? ...The Cold War? Apply for one of 40 weeklong Gilder Lehrman summer seminars. Historians from universities including Stanford, Columbia, Yale, Oxford and Cambridge will lead seminars on topics spanning more than 400 years of American history. The deadline is two weeks away. If you've already registered, remember to complete and submit your application. To apply, visit:

http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/seminars1.html


LINCOLN EVENTS IN FEBRUARY

Make sure to look at our Lincoln page for up-to-date information on Lincoln concerts, conferences, exhibitions, and more:

http://www.gilderlehrman.org/institute/lincoln.html

Gilder Lehrman Institute | 19 West 44th Street, Suite 500 | New York | NY | 10036

December CISC History-SS Announcements

From: Gary Dei Rossi [mailto:gdeirossi@sjcoe.net]

This is the CISC History-Social Science report for December 2008.

The LegiSchool Project's Annual Essay Contest: Rules of the Road: Teen Cell Phone Ban (see attachment).

We are currently seeking entries for LegiSchool’s annual essay contest, Rules of the Road: Teen Cell Phone Ban. The contest is open to eleventh and twelfth grade students in California high schools. Ten essayists will be selected to win round trip travel to Sacramento to participate in LegiSchool’s 13th Annual Student Legislative Summit, on April 2, 2009. At the Student Legislative Summit, winners will participate in a Student-Run Press Conference at the State Capitol with members of the Capitol Press Corps and legislative staff. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, January 23, 2009. Please see the attached announcement for details and share it with your students. For more information or additional fliers please visit our website at: http://www.csus.edu/legischool.
The LegiSchool Project is a civic education collaboration between California State University, Sacramento and the State Legislature, administered by the Center for California Studies. LegiSchool’s mission is to engage young people in matters of public policy and state government by creating opportunities for students and state leaders to meet and share ideas on issues affecting Californians and by developing free high-quality government-oriented curriculum materials for California educators to enhance and help improve the quality of state government-related curriculum in our schools. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact me at thorall@saclink.csus.edu or (916) 278-7563.
Megan Thorall LegiSchool Coordinator Center for California Studies California State University, Sacramento


2009 Horace Mann-Abraham Lincoln Fellowships (see attachments).
This is a wonderful opportunity for any teacher (K-12) to attend a five day institute in June or July at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. The fellowship includes round trip transportation, lodging and most meals. The deadline to apply is Feb. 12, 2009. Here is the link for those that wish to apply: https://www.horacemann.com/alf/. If there are any questions please give call Jacob Gunter, Product Specialist-- office 209-472-3640 cell 209-481-7574.

November CDE Newsletter (see attachment).
From Kristen Cruz at CDE.

The US and The World Education Act (HR 7063)(see attachment).
On September 25, 2008, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez introduced the US and the World Education Act that will help prepare students for success in a globally connected world. The legislation would establish educational grants to help prepare America's youth for competition in a global marketplace emphasizing 21st Century Skills. The groundbreaking legislation will provide opportunities for teachers to be trained in standards based international education professional development, and allow districts to support partnerships with heritage language schools and international studies programs to supplement academic and global literacy. A copy of the Bill is attached. For more information, please see www.usandtheworld.org

Civic Mission of Schools Update: OpEd Blitz Across the Nation Promotes Civic Education for America’s Youth
The recent presidential election has energized Americans, and particularly young people, to become actively engaged citizens by voting, campaigning, debating, and impacting public policy at local, state, and national levels of our democracy. The Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, led by Executive Director Ted McConnell, has led a nationwide media blitz to continue the momentum for promoting civic education in our schools. (This was published by Michelle Herczog from LACOE.)

"School Administrator Magazine" The October issue, published by Coalition member the American Association of School Administrators, was dedicated to the civic mission of schools, with powerful articles by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Carl Glickman, Charles Haynes, Terry Pickeral, Peter Levine, Matt Leighninger and Shelley Berman. To view these great articles go to http://www.aasa.org/sa, look at 'back issues', and click on the October 2008 issue.

"Public School Insights," First Alliance Newsletter: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on Turning Students into Citizens. Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor offers ideas for reinvigorating civics education in American public schools. Among her recommendations: more time for civics, better civics curriculum and more dynamic teaching. Read more...
http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=8484&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n

"Believe in What You Teach": An Interview with Award-Winning Civics Teacher Cheryl Cook-Kallio
Cheryl Cook-Kallio puts her money where her mouth is. After decades of teaching civics in American public schools, she won a seat on the Pleasanton, California City Council. She recently told us about her innovative, hands-on approach to civic education. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23506&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n

Closing the "Civic Achievement Gap": A Conversation with Harvard Researcher Meira Levinson
Meira Levinson warns of a civic achievement gap that is every bit as troubling as academic achievement gaps. Poor students and students of color lag behind their peers in civic knowledge and engagement. Even worse, they are far less likely to believe they can make a difference through civic action. Levinson spoke with us about these gaps--and what schools can do to narrow them. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23549&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n

Tackling the "Empowerment Gap": An Interview with Award-Winning Superintendent Shelley Berman
As the celebrated superintendent of Hudson, Massachusetts schools, Dr. Sheldon Berman distinguished himself as one of the nation's leading champions of civic education. Since coming to Louisville, Kentucky a year ago, Berman has maintained his passionate commitment to civics. He recently spoke with us about his work in Jefferson County Public Schools. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23575&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition, The California Museum at 1020 O St. reports having been selected by the Library of Congress as the first of five institutions to host the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition that will be travelling through the states next year. The exhibit celebrating our sixteenth president's 200th birthday will be in Sacramento from June24 to Aug. 24 for its only stop west of The Rockies. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will serve as the centerpiece of the 3500 square-foot exhibit. Some less heralded historical items will be on display as well, such as the contents of his pockets the night he was assassinated. Along with Sacramento, the exhibit stops in Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Omaha. For more information please contact: Ashley Robinson 916-651-3030.

Gilder Lehrman Collection: Featured document: The Gettysburg Address.

145 years ago, on November 19, 1863, four months after the Battle of Gettysburg, a ceremony was held to dedicate a cemetery for the Union dead. President Lincoln had been invited to make a "few appropriate remarks" at the cemetery's consecration. Drawing upon the biblical concepts of suffering, consecration, and resurrection, he described the war as a momentous chapter in the global struggle for self-government, liberty, and equality. To examine an early printing of this address from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, click here: http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_current.html

Lincoln Resources-- Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth this February 2009 with resources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. Resources include:

• The new 2009 Lincoln calendar, featuring images of people and events in the President’s life and a historical fact about Lincoln for every day of the year.


• Document booklets, such as Wilberforce, Lincoln, and the Abolition of Slavery.


• Posters featuring photographs of Lincoln as well as some of his most famous documents.


• Abraham Lincoln: History in a Box, which includes a resource book and CD of documents, artwork, maps, study questions, posters, and an interactive DVD.

All Gilder Lehrman resources can be found in the History Shop: http://www.gilderlehrmanstore.org

You can also sign up to receive the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission's free classroom poster. The front side, suitable for classroom display, is a portrait of Lincoln, while the reverse contains resources for educators, offering suggestions for incorporating Lincoln's legacy into the classroom. To request this poster, please call (202) 707-6998 or visit the "For Teachers" page on the Bicentennial Commission's website: http://www.abrahamlincoln200.org

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest for High School Students--The annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites high school students from across the nation to write an original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage. The contest is a companion program of the Profile in Courage Award, named for President Kennedy’s 1957Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Profiles in Courage, which recounts the stories of eight senators, the obstacles they faced, and the special valor they demonstrated despite the risks.

Winning essayists will receive awards totaling up to $8,500. The first-place winner will be invited to accept the award at the Profile in Courage Award Ceremony hosted each May by Caroline Kennedy and Senator Edward M. Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. To encourage student leadership and civic engagement, the nominating teacher of the first-place winner will receive a John F. Kennedy Public Service Grant for $500.

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation gratefully acknowledges Fidelity Investments for their generous support of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest. For more information, please visit
here.

Bicentennial of Lincoln's Birth--February 12, 2009 will mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission was created following the passage of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Act in 2000. The Commissioners are focused on informing the public about the impact Abraham Lincoln had on the development of our nation and finding the best possible ways to honor his accomplishments.

For free classroom resources and more information please visit: http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/


Gary F. Dei Rossi, CISC History-Social Science Committee Co-Chair