Comments on: Living the Legacy http://babathestoryteller.com/2007/02/24/living-the-legacy/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ramona King http://babathestoryteller.com/2007/02/24/living-the-legacy/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Ramona King Tue, 06 May 2008 18:16:45 +0000 http://babathestoryteller.com/2007/02/24/living-the-legacy/#comment-77 Dear Baba: Thank you for what you do. The comments and your story are inspirational. Ramona King, Storyteller Dear Baba:

Thank you for what you do. The comments and your story are inspirational. Ramona King, Storyteller

]]> By: http://babathestoryteller.com/2007/02/24/living-the-legacy/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:37:50 +0000 http://babathestoryteller.com/2007/02/24/living-the-legacy/#comment-2 <p>Your visit to our school was important on many levels. Your performance was not only entertaining but very enlightening. You were able to touch the lives of a very diverse crowd of students, teaching them the importance of our history and respecting themselves and each other. After the performance, there was a buzz on campus. During my fourth period class, I was delighted when one of my ninth grade students said to another, “Bhatio Bati”, and the second student answered “Bhati” . . . They are ready to receive . . .and the four young women, the officers of our club, opened a new door for not only the black students but for all students. Even though they experienced some resistance to their ideas (”Why do we have black history performances?” “When is Greek history month?” You need to have permission to use the display case.”), these young women overcame all obstacles and planned a memorable month using good judgement and perseverance. You would have been so proud of them at their student performance. The ladies began explaining the origin of OAAU, an international organization founded by Malcolm X in 1964. They shared the history of the black national anthem and facts about black inventors. Students sang, danced, and recited original poetry and prose to an audience of approximately 250, including students, teachers, parents, and a board member.Their show was a celebration to honor Malcolm and Martin and all those who have paved the way.You, Baba, are truly one of those who continues to pave the way, and I am eternally grateful!<br /> Lynn Wirt<br /> English Teacher<br /> (Many students wanted you to know that they sat in the front rows during the student performance!)</p> Your visit to our school was important on many levels. Your performance was not only entertaining but very enlightening. You were able to touch the lives of a very diverse crowd of students, teaching them the importance of our history and respecting themselves and each other. After the performance, there was a buzz on campus. During my fourth period class, I was delighted when one of my ninth grade students said to another, “Bhatio Bati”, and the second student answered “Bhati” . . . They are ready to receive . . .and the four young women, the officers of our club, opened a new door for not only the black students but for all students. Even though they experienced some resistance to their ideas (”Why do we have black history performances?” “When is Greek history month?” You need to have permission to use the display case.”), these young women overcame all obstacles and planned a memorable month using good judgement and perseverance. You would have been so proud of them at their student performance. The ladies began explaining the origin of OAAU, an international organization founded by Malcolm X in 1964. They shared the history of the black national anthem and facts about black inventors. Students sang, danced, and recited original poetry and prose to an audience of approximately 250, including students, teachers, parents, and a board member.Their show was a celebration to honor Malcolm and Martin and all those who have paved the way.You, Baba, are truly one of those who continues to pave the way, and I am eternally grateful!
Lynn Wirt
English Teacher
(Many students wanted you to know that they sat in the front rows during the student performance!)

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