Shades of Mahogany- African/African American Studies is a workshop designed to integrate African-American poetry in composition writing. It also gives model thematic units based on African-American studies in core subjects, physical education, music, and art. . The manual Shades of Mahogany is a companion resource and it is available for purchase.

TEACHER OBJECTIVES:

• To integrate African-American studies in all subject areas
• To integrate African-American poetry with composition writing.

TEACHER OUTCOMES:

• Teachers will create lessons that incorporate African-American poetry.
• Teachers will create thematic units that incorporate African-American studies.
• Teacher will facilitate student-created projects etc. that will elevate student self-esteem.