The Springfield African American Read-In will present “A Visit with the Principals” on Thursday February 11th, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Drury Diversity Center, 803 N. Washington Ave., on the Drury University campus. The event will feature a panel of current and former African American principals that led local schools: Ferba Lofton (retired), Alana Lyles (retired), Nate Quinn (retired), and Nicole Holt (active).
The panelists will share their inspiring stories that led to their career paths as principals. In addition, panelists will comment on the stories of two African American males who grew up during the 1990s as told in the book The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore. The book is the 2015-2016 Common Reader for students at Missouri State University. After the panel speaks, audience members are invited to enjoy refreshments and meet the principals.
The Springfield African American Read In (AARI) celebrates African American authors and promotes reading in the community. This year’s theme, “African American Memories and Stories,” features live performances inspired by African American experience and culture.
The Springfield AARI is a 7-year partnership of five organizations: Missouri State University and MSU Libraries, Springfield-Greene County Library District, Springfield Public Schools, Drury University, and the Springfield Chapter of the NAACP.