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The big read & participants
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors:
Arthur Sanders
New Paradigm Publishing
Silver Sponsors:
Sean McDuffie
Robert Nixon
Moderators
Dr. Herbert Harris, Alumni Columbia University NYC
Dr. Dennis Rogers, Alumni Howard University
Featured Readers:
Francine Allen, Retired Marine, Congressional Staff
Haki Ammi, Firefighter, Elected Official
Deborah Ault, Student Brandeis University
Pearson Bailey, Student Morehouse College
A. Peter Bailey, Award Winning Journalist
Ray Baylor, Project Development Specialist
Vince Beyyen, Arts Culture Entertainment
Donald Cleveland, Professor Emeritus
Lou Fields, CEO Baltimore African American Tourism Council
Tyler Ford, Alumni Shaw University
Dr. George Fraser, Author, CEO Power Networking Conference
Olivia Harris, Alumni Columbia University NYC
Tory Haynes, Student Hood Theological Seminary
Dr. Johnny Hill, Dean Shaw University Divinity School
Featured Readers (Continued):
Tamm E. Hunt, Jazz Performer, Historian
Herman LaVerne Jones, Director Theatre South
Ayanna King, Student Tuskegee University
Wayne Linghram, Navy Veteran
Janette North-Kabore, University of Maryland Nursing School
Ariel Payne, Student Florida A&M University
Kimberly Poole, Coppin State University, Master Poet
Mazare Rogers, Alumni University of North Carolina
Maysio Tanks, Student North Carolina Central University
Azsha Washington, Student Florida A&M University
Gerard Washington, Alumni A&T State University, John Coltrane Music Festival
Dr. JoAnn Watson, Alumni University of Michigan, Detroit City Council (Ret.)
THE BIG READ description
Description of the BIG READ
Program Description:
The BIG READ is a program of live daily readings from H. J. Harris' book "Solving The Race Issue In America" by high school, college students & citizens. There will be 20 live online sessions starting Monday, February 1, 2021, continuing Monday through Friday, 1PM – 2PM through February 26, 2021.
The goal of THE BIG READ is to actively engage students - especially during this stage of remote learning - by having them read and learn about America’s legacy of racism.
Upon registration, each participant will receive a complimentary electronic copy of “Solving The Race Issue In America” to immediately start the learning process.
These readings and the discussions that follow will provide key information and a fresh perspective needed to begin the healing process of solving racism in this country. This book reveals historical and current truths about racism in America and offers a spiritual solution and process for curing this cancer on the soul of America.
A major objective of THE BIG READ is to prepare the next generation of leaders to address the challenges that exist in a divided nation and determine where do we go from here – a way forward.
Corporate and institutional sponsors are providing support for the participants to encourage them in positive ways to be a part of the solution.
The live readings will start on Monday, February 1, 2021 and continue daily, Monday through Friday, throughout February 26, 2021 – the last Friday in Black History Month. Each session takes place 1PM – 2PM, with live reading followed by discussions and Q & A.
At the completion of the BIG READ, each participant will receive a personal Certificate of Participation with sponsorship information included.
The live readings will be recorded and, at the completion of the BIG READ, will be assembled into a complete audiobook with names of participants, sponsors, logos etc. A videobook showing the participants, sponsors, logos etc. BIG READ audiobooks and videobooks will be provided to the sponsors.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Sponsorship Levels:
1. Bronze Sponsorship ($1,000) of the BIG READ receives:
Scholarships for 20 Participants
Logo and mention as Daily Sponsor for two days.
Listing as Bronze Sponsor on BIG READ Sponsors’ Page
Include sponsor’s name on sponsored participants’ Certificate of Participation
2. Silver Sponsorship ($2,500) of the BIG READ receives:
Scholarships for 50 Participants
Logo and mention as Daily Sponsor for five days.
Listing as Silver Sponsor on BIG READ Sponsors’ Page
Include Sponsor’s name on sponsored scholarship participants’ Certificate of Participation.
3. Gold Sponsorship ($5,000) of the BIG READ receives:
Scholarships for 50 Participants
Logo and mention as Daily Sponsor for ten days.
Listing as Silver Sponsor on BIG READ Sponsors’ Page
Include Sponsor’s name on sponsored scholarship participants’ Certificate of Participation.
4. Platinum Sponsorship ($10,000) of the BIG READ receives:
Scholarships for 200 Participants
Logo and mention as Daily Sponsor for 20 days.
Listing as Platinum Sponsor on BIG READ Sponsors’ Page
On air mention and directed emails to make special offers/direct marketing.
Platinum Sponsorship that is highlighted daily during the program.
Logo and mention as BIG READ Event Sponsor on each session.
Ability to offer special opportunities to participants.
Include Platinum Sponsor’s name and Logo on all participants Certificate of Participation.
The information and registration portal for the BIG READ is on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-read-of-solving-the-race-issue-in-america-tickets-133528353901
Or by short link at: www.solvingtheraceissue.net
For more information, please contact Dr. Herbert Harris (910-262-2680) or Dr. Dennis Rogers (202-423-0212). You may also get more information, or request a review copy of “Solving The Race Issue In America” by email to: info@solvingtheraceissue.com