Your perspective matters. Your insight strengthens the fabric of our shared story. Let’s thread-together something lasting, meaningful, and transformative—together.

Davu Seru, Curator of the Givens Collection, extends a special invitation to share your perspectives and insights as we develop a NEW African American Literature Curriculum Guide.

Teachers will receive two clock hours toward MN relicensure (meets cultural competence requirement). Spots are limited to the first 50 registrants.

Agenda

• 4:30–5 p.m. – doors open and sumptuous buffet

• 5–6 p.m. – a Curator-led tour of the exhibit The Circle Unbroken: Celebrating 40 years of Community Stewardship and the Givens Collection

• 6–7 p.m. – opening remarks by curriculum guide ambassadors Katie Sample and Amira McClendon and a presentation by the Education Committee with responses by guests

Details

• What: Reclaiming Learning: PreK–12 Curriculum and African American Literature
  When: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 5-7 p.m.
  Where: Elmer L. Andersen Library, Givens Conference Suite 120 | Parking (Lot 86)