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"Beating Black Kids" Author to Speak

Asadah Kirkland, nationally recognized author of the book “Beating Black Kids,” will speak about the life-long effects of disciplining with violence and how to change the culture from beating a child to effectively communicating with a child.

Asadah Kirkland, nationally recognized author of the book “Beating Black Kids,” will speak about the effects of disciplining with violence and how to change the culture from beating a child to effectively communicating with a child.

Kirkland will be at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 14th by calling 369-6807 or by email to: Chris Scott at cscott@nngov.com. Seating is limited.

Mother of one child and a mother to many, Asadah Kirkland is no stranger to raising children. Asadah taught school for over fifteen years, provided youth development and parenting workshops for ten years and is currently an administrator of an afterschool program in Harlem, NY.

Beating Black Kids is Asadah’s first published book.  While she has welcomed many thanks for creating this work, Asadah is also courageous and certain enough to handle the many challenges that come from those who feel beating Black kids is a normal practice. A book signing will follow her presentation.

Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center is located at 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. The event is sponsored by Old Dominion University Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice “In Support of Children,” Newport News Department of Human Services, and the Partnership for Youth.

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