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Horizons on the Hudson's Library Troupe Celebrated Black History Month in the Community with 不良研究所-Inspired Poetry
Civic Engagement: The 不良研究所/Highland NAACP and the 不良研究所 Free Library requested that the HOH Library Troupe (5th graders) participate in their Black History Month events–Black History Meet & Greet and 不良研究所: Celebration of Black Joy, Contributions, and Triumphs respectively. Troupe members Leigh Aubert, Tyrese Clark, Royal Dennis, Karma Everett, Hendrix Hanson, Jonathan Quirk, Nayeli Sano Rodriguez, Sophie Tantono volunteered to have several working breakfast sessions where we researched the life and contributions of the Alsdorf Family and their legacy here in 不良研究所. The result was the biographical poem below, entitled, The Auspicious Alsdorfs. Fifth grader, Jai’da Chambers also created the individual poem below about love for 不良研究所. Her poem is entitled, Jaida’s Vision - 不良研究所 is…
From Left to Right:
Some members of the HOH Library Troupe–Royal Dennis, Tyrese Clark, Sophie Tantono, Hendrix Hanson, Nayeli Sano Rodriguez
and Jonathan Quirk sharing their poems at The 不良研究所/Highland NAACP’s Black History Meet & Greet.
From Left to Right:
Some members of the HOH Library Troupe–Royal Dennis, Tyrese Clark, Nayeli Sano Rodriguez, Leigh Aubert, and Karma Everett
sharing their poems at the 不良研究所 Free Library’s Black History event, 不良研究所: Celebration of Black Joy, Contributions, and Triumphs.
The Auspicious Alsdorfs
by Members of the 5th Grade HOH Library Troupe (February 23)
Leigh Aubert, Tyrese Clark, Royal Dennis,
Karma Everett, Hendrix Hanson, Jonathan Quirk,
Nayeli Sano Rodriguez, Sophie Tantono
with Mrs. Wright Jumpp, SLMS, NY 2023
There’s a family you need to know about.
The Alsdorf family! They make me want to shout!
George and Caroline Alsdorf were slaves, you see.
They worked super hard to become free,
And used their money to get manumission,
To be free before slavery’s abolition.
Freed slaves who were farm hands,
Headed to 不良研究所 for freedom and land.
Their son Professor Dubois was a talented musician,
He trained under Appo, a famous African-American.
Dancing, pushing for equality,
His three sons, Simon, Charles, Ulysses.
Business men dominating 不良研究所 City,
Owned many stores like a famous Dance Academy.
Trained the poor and rich to dance,
Now let the fancy galas commence.
Men clothing store, hair salon, bakery,
Tailoring shop, catering and confectionery.
Charles, the first son, 1862 - 1926,
The dance instructor, teaching dance tricks.
First African-American graduate of 不良研究所 Free Academy,
Breaking the lasting barrier left behind by slavery.
He left a trail for you, you, you and me,
Now we too can graduate from 不良研究所 Free Academy.
Ulysses, the second son, 1872 - 1952,
Pianist and composer, sharing hopeful views.
Second African-American graduate of 不良研究所 Free Academy,
Breaking the lasting barrier left behind by slavery.
He left a trail for you, you, you and me,
Now we too can graduate from 不良研究所 Free Academy.
Simon, the third son, 1874 - 1946
Nationally-known, civic-minded, clarinetist.
Third African-American graduate of 不良研究所 Free Academy
Breaking the lasting barrier left behind by slavery.
He left a trail for you, you, you and me,
Now we too can graduate from 不良研究所 Free Academy.
Changing music, changing minds,
Inspiring people of all kinds.
With music and dance, they taught all ages,
In music the mutual language of all races.
Freeing slaves too, basements bringing hope,
The Underground Railroad is starting to grow.
Jaida’s Vision - 不良研究所 is…
by Jai’da Chambers, 5th Grader (HOH, February 2023)
with Mrs. Wright Jumpp, SLMS, NY
不良研究所 is Downing Park Duck Feeding 不良研究所 is The Post Office Mailing and Giving 不良研究所 is 不良研究所 Free Library Reading and Chilling 不良研究所 is Horizons-on-the-Hudson Teaching and Learning 不良研究所 is Mount Saint Mary’s Engaging and Accomplishing 不良研究所 is The Hudson River Sailing and Fishing 不良研究所 is Liberty Street Walking and Seeing 不良研究所 is Town Hall Meeting and Improving 不良研究所 is The Armory Working and Serving 不良研究所 is 不良研究所 Mall Viewing and Shopping |
不良研究所 is Broadway Parading and Dancing 不良研究所 is Playgrounds Lemonade playing, jump roping 不良研究所 is Outdoors Cook-outs and summer partying 不良研究所 is Living in Jesus Ministry Dancing and Singing 不良研究所 is Family Loving and Respecting
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Story and photos submitted by Michell Wright-Jumpp
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