Anytime you see this intro, you know that I am about to describe an instance that is best understood in the context of a particular culture or environment. If you can relate to what I proceed to introduce, you are "literate" in that one arena and should be proud! Literacy defined is having or showing knowledge about a particular subject, to be educated or cultured. To be literate in ANY capacity is a plus, but don't be fooled my friends, to be really polished, to be able to use your knowledge to your best advantage in today's society, you must be literate across many platforms. You must be able to communicate with others effectively to share your education and culture so that "WE" are able to progress successfully. Soooooo when "You know you're in the hood when..." example is referenced, be prepared to become more "literate" in the ways of our world through my self proclaimed objectivity. Welcome friends!
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Michelle Rae JacksonMichelle Rae Jackson, Washington DC resident, is the Director of TwinCities Charitable Fund. She supports her passion for education by developing initiatives that encourage literacy. Her organization's pillar project, the Michael J. Jackson Scholarship, honors her twin brother's memory by awarding a book scholarship to a young man accepted to Cheyney State University from their alma mater, Chester High School. Michelle has adopted the phrase "If you can't read, you can't reason" from her uncle as it perfectly states her belief that every society's success is rooted in it's ability to educate it's population equally. Archives
February 2015
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