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Reaching Out
Reaching Out is a non-profit organization that provides
educational tools and resources for literary instruction
using the book Algiers: The Untold Story. The purpose
of Reaching Out is to provide literary experiences that
can assist at-risk youth in working families with
opportunities to enhance their reading, writing and
comprehension skills. The organization's programs
include:
Background
Reaching Out received its non-profit status in 2005.
Since 2001, the organization has provided free copies
of the book Algiers: The Untold Story to schools,
libraries and organizations. The book was written by
Reaching Out's President, Allyson Ward Neal. In
addition to complimentary copies of the book, Mrs. Neal
speaks about the book, the research that she
conducted and how the book has impacted her
community.
She serves as a guest speaker at several schools and
churches in the New Orleans and Houston Metropolitan
Areas. Last year, she was a keynote speaker at
Chevron's Black History Month celebration in Houston,
Texas, where she also sold copies of the book at the
event's marketplace. Now a resident of Sugar Land,
Texas, Mrs. Neal plans to offer more literary programs
to neighboring elementary, middle and high schools.
Algiers: The Untold Story
Algiers: The Untold Story, the African American
Experience, 1929-1955 is a community history book
that explores the lives of African Americans who lived in
the Algiers community of New Orleans during the Great
Depression, World War II and the beginning of the Civil
Rights Movement. It contains compelling stories and
historical photographs taken from the photo albums of
some of Algiers’ oldest African American residents.
About the Author
Allyson Ward Neal grew up in the Algiers community of
New Orleans. Mrs. Neal is a bilingual, global
Communications and Web Consultant for Chevron USA
in Houston, Texas. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Journalism from Southern University and A &
M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a Master of
Arts degree in Communications from Washington State
University in Pullman, Washington.
Contact: Reaching Out
Reaching Out is a non-profit organization that provides
educational tools and resources for literary instruction
using the book Algiers: The Untold Story. The purpose
of Reaching Out is to provide literary experiences that
can assist at-risk youth in working families with
opportunities to enhance their reading, writing and
comprehension skills. The organization's programs
include:
- Book Donations
- Presentations About the Book
- Curriculum Resources for In-Class Projects
- Exposure to Writing and Research Workshops
Background
Reaching Out received its non-profit status in 2005.
Since 2001, the organization has provided free copies
of the book Algiers: The Untold Story to schools,
libraries and organizations. The book was written by
Reaching Out's President, Allyson Ward Neal. In
addition to complimentary copies of the book, Mrs. Neal
speaks about the book, the research that she
conducted and how the book has impacted her
community.
She serves as a guest speaker at several schools and
churches in the New Orleans and Houston Metropolitan
Areas. Last year, she was a keynote speaker at
Chevron's Black History Month celebration in Houston,
Texas, where she also sold copies of the book at the
event's marketplace. Now a resident of Sugar Land,
Texas, Mrs. Neal plans to offer more literary programs
to neighboring elementary, middle and high schools.
Algiers: The Untold Story
Algiers: The Untold Story, the African American
Experience, 1929-1955 is a community history book
that explores the lives of African Americans who lived in
the Algiers community of New Orleans during the Great
Depression, World War II and the beginning of the Civil
Rights Movement. It contains compelling stories and
historical photographs taken from the photo albums of
some of Algiers’ oldest African American residents.
About the Author
Allyson Ward Neal grew up in the Algiers community of
New Orleans. Mrs. Neal is a bilingual, global
Communications and Web Consultant for Chevron USA
in Houston, Texas. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Journalism from Southern University and A &
M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a Master of
Arts degree in Communications from Washington State
University in Pullman, Washington.
Contact: Reaching Out
Reaching Out
Literary Programs for Youth
Literary Programs for Youth
- Reaching Out
- Received 501(c)3
status in 2005
- Provides literary
programs to youth
- Allyson Neal,
President
| Algiers Youth circa 1945 |
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