University Times

Ogle Burks Duff, professor emerita in Pitt’s School of Education, again will coordinate the annual African-American read-in chain, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 5, in the First Baptist Church, 159 N. Bellefield Ave.

Richard Teaster will direct a combined First Baptist Church Choir and Pitt Women’s Chorale and Glee Club, starting at 2:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Robert Hill, vice chancellor for Public Affairs, will be reading selections from the autobiography of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Other readers, including Pitt faculty and members of black Greek-lettered organizations and members of the church, will read selected pieces that reflect and exemplify this year’s theme, “Giving Voice to Justice.”

The national African-American read-in chain takes place every February in recognition of Black History Month. People across the nation are encouraged to take an hour to read African-American literature or to make a community effort by holding group readings.

The 17th annual read-in is sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English.

For more information, contact Duff at 412/681-2956.