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WV Public Broadcasting: Young, Gifted And Black: A Tradition Of African American Arts And Heritage In West Virginia
by Traci Phillips/West Virginia Public Broadcasting Now in its 30th year, the academy was founded by a group of West Virginia artists and educators, including Norman Jordan, for whom the camp is named. Norman Jordan was a poet and a prominent leader in the Black Arts Movement, both in West Virginia and nationwide. When Norman…
Jacque Dooley talks about the upcoming Summer Camp at West Virginia State
Longtime staff and now consultant of the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy Jacque Dooley talks about the upcoming summer academy at West Virginia State. Click here to see the VIDEO! The NJAAAHA is excited to announce that we are currently planning our 2023 Summer Youth Arts & Heritage Academy. This year, following…
10 Reasons Why The ARTS are good for Teenagers!
10 Reasons Why The ARTS are great for Teenagers! Enhances Creativity: Teenagers who engage in the arts have an opportunity to explore their creativity and express themselves in unique ways. Improves Cognitive Function: Studies have shown that participating in the arts can improve cognitive function, including memory, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. Builds Confidence: Through…
Thank You Danielle Walker for donating to the 2023 Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy
Dear Ms. Walker, This letter is being written to acknowledge and express our appreciation for yourrecent donation in the amount of $4,000.00 to the Norman Jordan AfricanAmerican Arts & Heritage Academy. Our organization could not carry on theimportant work of aiding teenagers in their artistic and cultural developmentwithout help from others and we are very…
History Alive! Presentation of Pearl S. Buck
The African American Heritage Family Tree Museum is pleased to host aHistory Alive! presentation of Pearl S. Buck. Pearl Buck was born in West Virginia,but she grew up in China and then transitioned back to America as an adult. Shewas a gifted writer who authored several books and received the Pulitzer Prize forThe Good Earth…