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TOMORROW! | ASA! at NationHouse | $10 adv. tix | 6:30pm

nationhouse — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:32:28 +0000

ASA! at NationHouse with Akosua Akoto

Get your $10 advance tickets for ASA! at NationHouse with Akosua Akoto, creator and teacher of the amazing full body workout.

Tuesday, 5/21, 6:30pm at NationHouse

$10 in adv $15 the day of

This is part of the NationHouse 39h Anniversary extravaganza!

NationHouse Homecoming Celebration Tickets

A year in review (an excerpt) …

nationhouse — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:27:39 +0000

”We are celebrating our … year at a pivotal point in history that can be described as the culminating moments of the end of a season and the beginning phase of another. When winter approaches, the trees turn their energies inward to sustain themselves for the winter months, and their leaves beguile us with brilliant reds, yellows, oranges and rich browns as one part of their task is completed. They glide to the forest floor to begin the cycle again. There have been good years over the course of nearly four decades. There have been difficult and distressing moments as well. There have been years of promise and great strides. The cord that has bound the times, the people, the mission and the institution together has been determination and conviction that educating our children and building family and community comprise the ultimate purpose of life. We find ourselves at this moment with the convergence of financial adversities, demographic change, changing political climate and aging leadership. This presents us with one of the greatest challenges in our brief history. The solutions do not include compromise, accommodation or abandonment of the work. It involves refinement and transition; that is, a different and more effective financial model, beginning transition to a younger leadership, relocation, and adjustment to the new political climate.

The last decade has seen political, social and economic developments that have been less than favorable to the development and maintenance of independent educational institutions. Education philosophies and curriculum that center on ethnic political, economic and cultural realities and continuity have been frowned upon, lampooned and illegalized. Over the last four decades many of our sister institutions have been unable to withstand the financial assaults of privatization (taxes, kwk…) and inflation, demographic change and political intrigue. Compromise, accommodation and closure have regrettably been frequent options chosen.

It’s spring again. As with each spring, the scale of the challenges before us are diminished somewhat by the brilliance of the first flowers, the sounds of birds and babies at play. The spring rains fill the streams, and the first leaves look as though each one has been hand polished. Our elm, maple and mulberry trees have the feel of majesty and the appearance of billowing green clouds. The mulberry and elms fill the air with pollen, and the maple entertains the children with “helicopter” like seedpods sailing through the air. As with children, the time when they were annoying sprigs on the fence line is vague and remote. They have matured and blossomed into marvels of nature very much like the hundreds of children who have passed through the school doors, played in the yard, clamored over the branches, and tugged at the leaves.

We have had our share of challenges and the eventual resolutions over the years. We are still standing and moving forward. We are grateful for the tremendous support of parents, grandparents and family friends that have bolstered the institution throughout the year. The level of productivity, patience and creativity displayed by the administrative and instructional staff throughout the year has been commendable. They are due a special note of gratitude for their gracious forbearance year after year in the face of the many and sustained financial challenges we have encountered. We offer the same expression of gratitude to large number of friends, family and supporters who have aided us over the last thirty-six years.

This year we are endeavoring to recognize a small but representative number of those persons who have made unsolicited but substantial and consistent contributions to our institution and our community’s welfare over the last few years.”

- Agyei Akoto, 2009-2010 Year in Review, NationHouse (2010)

NATIONHOUSE 39TH ANNIVERSARY AD FORM

nationhouse — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:04:16 +0000

If you are interested in placing an ad in our 39th Anniversary booklet please download the NH Ad contract .pdf file by clicking the link below, and email it to info@nationhouse.org!

NH Ad Contract

NationHouse 39th Anniversary/HOMECOMING Celebrations!!

nationhouse — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:19:50 +0000

Get Ready for Nation House’s 39th Anniversary HOMECOMING Celebrations with five amazing events!
Including: ASA! (5/21); AYO Concert! (5/23);NationHouse meet and greet happy hour (5/24); 39th Anniversary Dinner (5/26); and the Race for the Race Registration KICKOFF and Health Fair(6/1)!

GET YOU TICKETS NOW!

ASA!
5/21 dance/aerobics class created and taught by Akosua Akoto $10 adv. $15 day of(Nationhouse daughter and Alum!)

AYO Concert!
5/23 feat. Ngoma (drum orchestra), Ajabu (dance group), Azanto/Hip hop squad $5 (dance), and Taratibu (step group)

NationHouse Alumni, friends and family Meet and Greet Happy Hour!
5/24 Happy hour meet and greet at The Beautiful Tap & Parlour! FREE!

Nation House 39th Anniversary Dinner!
5/26 Dinner banquet celebrating Nation House’s 39th Anniversary in Howard University’s Blackburn Art Gallery, 3pm-6pm
$40 adv. $45 day of

NationHouse’s Race for the Race KICKOFF & Health Fair!
6/1 Open registration for individuals and team/families plus a health fair promoting great health for Afrikan families!
The Race for the Race is a fundraising race for NationHouse honoring Harriet Tubman with 5k and 3k races. The race culminates in an amazing health fair with lively demonstrations, free health assessments, games, vendors and food! 11am!

Can’t make it? You can still DONATE!
If you cant come to any of the events Please donate to Nation House as we celebrate our 38th anniversary! We need all the support we can get as we continue on this beautiful road of educating our Afrikan children!

Tickets purchases will be available separately, and in a bundle. All DONATIONS and contributions go towards Nation House programming and our dedication to the education of Afrikan children.

This is going to be an awesome week long extravaganza! Dont miss out!

Event Registration Online for Nation House 39th Anniversary/HOMECOMING Week! powered by Eventbrite

Early pick up due to SNOW & Icy conditions!

nationhouse — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:11:47 +0000

Today, Monday, March 25th: Due to the unforeseen spring snow storm, we will be opening at 10am; and in anticipation of icy conditions this evening all after school activities are cancelled. We do apologize for the inconvenience.

Be safe. Asante sana!

In house Field Trip to Afro Colombia!

nationhouse — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:25:59 +0000

We are excited about our “in-house field trip” (NationHouse assembly) to

AFRO-COLOMBIA! with Mama Mesi!

courtesy of Diaspora Dance!

TOMORROW! Wednesday, March 13^th @ 10:30am

Our Nation House friend and supporter, Mama Mesi, will be presenting on the Afrikan presence in Colombia!

Deanwood Library Field trip!

nationhouse — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:45:38 +0000

Jambo Wazazi,

Thursday, March 14th, we are taking a fabulous trip to Deanwood Public Library where we will participate in a wonderful program!

This trip is free.

We would love for you to JOIN US as we learn all about the library!

Schedule: We will be pulling off from the school at 9:20am SHARP! and returning @ 12:15pm
Lunch: Please pack a PORTABLE LUNCH & WATER BOTTLE for your Watoto.
Dress: Watoto must wear NATIONHOUSE TEESHIRT, STURDY WALKING SHOES and a jacket/coat in case of cold weather.

*Please sign the permission slip provided at front desk. Also, please fill out the library card form for your mtoto!*

Asante Sana!
Administration

What we need in the community

nationhouse — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:07:23 +0000

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Nich Arts Summer Camp!

nationhouse — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:14:25 +0000

Nich Arts Summer Camp is an arts camp designed to introduce and cultivate the artistry and genius of young people ages 5 to 12. The camp is broken up into 5 different sessions. Each session will feature master classes and workshops with professionals of all artistic genres!

Plus … there will be swimming, math, science, D.E.A.R, creative writing, weekly field trips, Arts and Crafts, Social Studies with Baba Agyei and lots and lots of FUN!!! *Limited number of spaces available.* Visit www.nicharts.org for more more information and for early registration!

New NationHouse Site

nationhouse — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:06:35 +0000

Welcome to the new www.NationHouse.org! Stay up to date with all of our plans and activities, and be sure to spread the word about our programs!