Nassau Community College Presents 22nd Annual African American Read-In

During February, the Nassau Community College Black History Month Committee will present a month of programs and events in tribute to African American achievements in America. On Feb. 1 at NCC, the 22nd Annual African American Read-In will be held. This free event, which is open to the public and accessible to the disabled, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the College Center Building.

At 11:30 a.m., Professor Kermit Frazier, who has had nearly 20 plays produced, including Class Reunion, An American Journey and Smoldering Fires, will discuss the historical and contemporary contributions of African Americans to literature. As a television writer, he has collaborated on the children’s mystery series Ghostwriter, The Cosby Mysteries and All My Children. Professor Frazier’s articles have appeared in The Chicago Review, Essence and The New York Times Book Review.