PHOTO: Sam P.K. Collins teaching at the Sankofa Homeschool Collective during Spring 2016. (Courtesy of Mama Monica Utsey)
Grassroots Journalism: Fall 2019 Edition [ONLINE]
The Sankofa Homeschool Collective’s grassroots journalism course, hosted by AllEyesOnDC, L.L.C., returns as an online platform. Youth in this class will learn about journalism’s part in Pan-African self-determination before writing about the people, places, and objects relevant to their lives and that of their peers. They will also review techniques and conventions of grammar that will help them shape powerful journalistic pieces, some of which will be shared on AllEyesOnDC.com.
Class starts at 1:30pm EST on Tuesday, October 22nd and ends on Dec. 10. It’s open to students 13 years and older. Register by clicking here.
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More about the educational components of the AllEyesOnDC program.
In the spirit of Sankofa, Sam P.K. Collins works his hardest in providing enrichment that exposes young people to words and strengthens their writing skills. During six-week sessions, he guides students along a writing process — including brainstorming, idea mapping, outlining, and writing – that enables them to pen their best, most-thought provoking work.
His curricula, elements of which are taken from his experiences as a journalist, will compel students to writing about their life experiences and that of their people around them. In doing so, they learn writing structures, clear organization, effective writing while sharpening grammar skills often overlooked in the age of social media. These classes are perfect for students at any level.
Rates
One-on-One Tutoring: $150 for six sessions
PACKAGE DEAL: Six writing workshop sessions (Meet once a week) – $1000 (the amount to be split among 10 and 15 students)
Courses
Telling Your Story 101
For centuries, the hunter has told, and even manipulated, the lion’s story, leaving entire disenfranchised communities powerless and without knowledge of self. No longer! In “Telling Your Story 101,” students will find their voice, write about their life experiences, and weigh in on the issues of the day in a manner that betters society.
Journalism 101
During the Reconstruction Era, journalist and activist Ida B. Wells brought the nation’s attention to the rampant lynching of black men, women, and children throughout the South. Her reporting proved so effective, that she had to leave Memphis out of fear for her life. Today, she counts among the most famous black media figures in history for shedding light on this atrocity.
In “Journalism 101 Bootcamp,” students will learn the elements of good writing and journalism and use them to produce an original piece that focuses on an area of interest to them. This article will include input from community figures, public officials, and everyday people. In ten weeks, they would have undergone the entire brainstorming, interviewing, and writing process and have an understanding of what it takes to produce a full news piece.
For more information, send an email to sam.collins.89@gmail.com or call/text Sam at 202-306-6294.
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