This visit to the NCRM rounds out our observation of African American History Month, so I hope you might take a moment and reflect on some of what you encountered today: was this your first visit there? what did you learn? If you have visited before, how was today's visit different?
I can share that I noticed some of the modifications that had been made since my last visit several years ago--particularly the "I am a Man" exhibit devoted to the Sanitation Workers' Strike. It seemed that, in some ways, the preponderance of textual matter had been either reduced or re-presented in some ways. I found these modifications helpful in some ways--particularly in the way we are introduced to information. I also liked the interactive installations where one could push a button and hear the testimonies of select civil rights activists. What I disliked was the rather cramped atmosphere. Obviously a big crowd came out today, but before, there was considerably more room for movement. I cannot tell you how many times I had to say "Excuse me" as I inadvertently bumped into people.
Please note (if I haven't spoken to you already) that we will be meeting this Tuesday in the same classroom we've met in so far. We will go over the expectations for the "Reading Memphis" essay, as well as hit some high notes on the themes of our upcoming outing to Victorian Village.
I was so glad to see those who came out today! If you were not able to attend, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Now. Let's hear you!
