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Get Schooled with Mr. Root!

a CCPL Celebrates Black History Month Program

2023-02-21 18:00:00 2023-02-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Get Schooled with Mr. Root! P.D. Brown Memorial Branch -

Tuesday, February 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-21 18:00:00 2023-02-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Get Schooled with Mr. Root! Join CCPL as we celebrate Black History Month, with special programming throughout the month! P.D. Brown Memorial Branch -

Join CCPL as we celebrate Black History Month, with special programming throughout the month!

Hip Hop is a culture that tells a story with all of its elements. Get Schooled with Mr. Root! is an interactive music assembly that teaches students about the history of Hip Hop and how it has grown since DJ Kool Herc arrived in the Bronx. Rapping, freestyling, beatboxing, and lyrical exercises are covered during this program.

Maryland State Curriculum Connectors
Fine Arts Standard 2.0 Historical, Cultural, and Social Context

1. Develop the ability to recognize music as a form of individual and cultural expression through experiencing music as both personal and societal expression

Common Core Standards

RF.4.3 Phonics and Word Recognition: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
SL.4.1 Speaking and Listening: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly
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Get Schooled with Mr. Root Supplemental Curriculum Information


About Jamaal "Mr. Root" Collier

Jamaal Collier—or “Mr. Root”—is a dedicated and versatile professional Hip Hop artist with more than a decade of experience facilitating workshops and live performances in the Mid-Atlantic region. By incorporating rapping, vocal percussion, and dynamic stage presence, Jamaal articulates his passionate appreciation for his artistry every time he teaches and performs. Jamaal was named the Mic-ology Spoken Word Slam Champion in 2007.

Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

P.D. Brown Memorial Branch

Phone: 301-645-2864

Hours
Mon, Mar 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Mar 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 Closed

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