host posted on August 25, 2011 22:52
Arkansas Baptist College in partnership with the Delta Classic 4 Literacy (DC4L) will announce the official schedule of events for the 6th annual Classic and how the Classic’s efforts have helped to create an awareness if illiteracy in Arkansas, specifically in the Delta counties, today at 1:00 p.m. on the campus of Dunbar Middle School in the Library (1100 Wright Ave. Little Rock)
This year’s football game will feature a match-up between the Langston University Lions (Langston, OK) verses the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Golden Lions, played at War Memorial Stadium. This is Langston’s first year to participate in the Classic. Citing the Correlation between illiteracy and criminal behavior, there will be an announcement from Arkansas Baptist College’s Department of African-American Community Leadership. The Department will host a Black on Black Crime ACTION Seminar on the campus of ABC. Also announced will be other exciting events planned throughout the week.
The week’-s events include:
Read 2 Lead Program
The Read 2 Lead Program consists of ABC students visiting seven local Elementary schools in Little Rock School district on Tuesday, August 30; Wednesday, August 31 and Thursday, September 1. They will also visit students at Harris Elementary in the Pulaski county Special School District. Character books will be read to students and the readers will talk about the importance of being a good reader.
Economic Development Symposium and Luncheon (Wednesday, August 31)
“Where Government and Industry Make a Connection”
Black on Black Crime ACTION Seminar (Thursday, September 1)
A special initiative to take action against Black on Black Crime in the community; this event will be held in Old Main on the campus of Arkansas Baptist College.
Multi –Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame (Friday, September 2)
The Multi- Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame (Formerly African American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame), is dedicated to honoring sports legends of all races, will induct five retired professional athletes at its Annual Arkansas Induction Ceremony on Friday, September 2, 2011 at the Holiday Inn Presidential, 600 I-30, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202 501-375-2100.
DC4L “Old Skool” Concert (Friday, September 2 River Market Amphitheatre)
featuring recording groups: En Vogue, SWV and Silk
Game Day (Saturday, September 3) events include:
DC4L Parade
The DC4L Parade begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, September 3 and starts it’s’ route on east Daisy Gaston Bates Drive to Chester St. (13 blocks)
Tailgate Party
The tailgate Party begins at 11:00 am on Saturday until after the game
Langston University Lions vs. UAPB Golden Lions
Half time Battle of the Bands
Announcement of the 2011 DC4L Essay contest winner
Free Post Game Concert
featuring recording artist V.I.C. performing the new dance craze, “The Wobble”
The DC4L events are all designed to promote literacy across Arkansas and neighborhood crime prevention in our community. The Classic will raise funds for the Arkansas Literacy Council to help increase literacy in Arkansas.
About Arkansas Baptist College
Founded in 1884, Arkansas Baptist College is the only black Baptist higher education institution west of the Mississippi River. ABC is a liberal arts college that offers two and four year degrees. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is affiliated with the Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention of Arkansas. Arkansas Baptist College is committed to graduating students with an enhanced sense of community awareness and social responsibility. Dr. Fitz Hill is the College’s 13th President.
Subtitle: Exciting events planned