Saturday, February 23, 2013

Black History Celebration through the eyes of Karina

"Nicole explained how slavery first started.  African Americans weren't considered slaves until land owners lost their workers.  So, they captured African Americans and they lost their freedom.  She then talked about the slaves' food rations and the different types of work they did.  We got to feel and look at corn meal.  Later Nicole talked about African American cuisine.  For example, okra, hoping johns, butterbeans,  and sweet potato are a few vegetables that were eaten by African  Americans.     We also tasted grits and they were really good, mostly everyone got seconds.  We ended the day by playing soul food bingo."--Karina





Friday, February 1, 2013

Poetry Slam with Free Hole at EAM


Krystal Oblinger, Slam Master
On January 31, 2013 teens at Esperanza Acosta were treated to a fabulous slam performance by  Slam Master, Krystal Oblinger and Henry Arrambide.  Teens also participated in a Mock Poetry Slam.  A Radio interview by KTEP can be heard