Gail Singleton Taylor participates in Black History events at Old Dominion University

Gail Singleton Taylor participates in
Black History events at Old Dominion University

NORFOLK, Virginia—Gail Singleton Taylor, associate professor of education and a member of the Office of Reconciliation Ministries advisory council, along with her colleague, Kuumba Waithe, conducted a workshop titled “Raising Up Queens” at Old Dominion University, Jan. 31. Twenty-five people attended.

The two discussed spiritual principles African-American women can use to deal with challenges related to relationships, career, health and finances. The two facilitators used discussion, lecture and artwork to help participants deal with these issues.

Dr. Taylor was a guest on the Bottom Line television talk show Jan. 18 on WAVY-TV (Channel 10) to discuss the African-American Read-In. The Read-In is a nationwide event initiated by the National Council of Teachers of English and endorsed by the International Reading Association. It was designed to make African-American literacy an important part of Black History Month activities.

During the program, participants from the university and larger community came together to read poems or book excerpts written by African-Americans. The Read-In took place at Old Dominion University Feb. 1. Don Roberts, host of Bottom Line, served as the master of ceremonies. It was attended by about 75 people, from elementary school students to senior citizens. Roseann Runte, president of Old Dominion University, was one of the featured readers.

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