RESOURCES --
Program Ideas
Book discussions – To find discussion
leaders, check local colleges, universities, or high schools. Hold discussions at different times and locations to include as many participants as possible. Bring in a speaker or performer to talk about
Gordon Parks, his life, and his art. Hold showings of Parks’ films. Hold a photography contest and/or exhibit for local photographers. Have a local photographer discuss his/her works and/or hold photography classes. Hold a panel discussion to discuss race relations in your community. Host a program featuring readings from Parks’ poetry and other literary works. Hold a poetry writing contest. Partner with other agencies and organizations to provide programming.
Possible Presentations & Presenters
Musical Tribute to Gordon Parks
Lemuel Sheppard,
Pittsburg, KS
E-mail ►
lemshep@yahoo.com
Website ►
www.lemuelsheppard.com
“Gordon Parks’ Learning Tree Experience”
John Edgar Tidwell, Dept. of English
University of Kansas
E-mail ►
tidwelje@ku.edu
Book through the Kansas Humanities Council:
Phone ►785-357-0359
Website ►
www.kansashumanities.org
Talk and PowerPoint presentation on Parks’ life and work
Jill Warford, Director of the Gordon Parks Center for Culture and Diversity
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Phone ► 800-874-3722, ext. 515
Email ►
jillw@fortscott.edu
Website ►
http://gordonparkscenter.org
Available to speak on Parks' filmmaking career;
and to lead discussions of The Learning Tree
Kevin Willmott, Assistant Professor, KU Dept of Theatre and Film
University of Kansas
Phone ► 785-864-1350
E-mail ► willmott@ku.edu
Available to speak on Parks' career & family
Michael Roach, friend of the Parks family; attorney & accomplished photographer
Wichita, Kansas
E-mail ► mikeroach953@msn.com
. . .FOR CHILDREN
The African American Experience in Kansas
Traveling Trunk for grades 5-8
Kansas State Historical Society
Education and Outreach Division
Phone ► 785-272-8681, ext. 251
E-mail ►
education@kshs.org
Ann Parr
Author of Gordon Parks: No Excuses
E-mail ► annparr@sbcglobal.net
Website ► http://annparrwriter.com
► Additional Resources |
College, library, center and other related resources |
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Discussion
Questions |
Questions designed to generate study, insight and group participation |
► TLT Logo Images |
Various logo sizes of jpg, gif and PDF formatted images for Kansas Reads & KCFB -- Use for your posters, newsletters and e-mails. |
► Program
Ideas |
Several suggestions that will help your group or community become more involved and focused on the project. Plus, a list of potential presentations and
speakers. |
► Bookmarks |
These colorful, downloadable bookmarks can be used to promote the project within your organization and community -- available in PDF and MS Publisher
formats. |
► Links |
Several related website links that will quickly provided you related information. |
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