Reading Rewards 5 Stay at Home Party

Calling all readers ages 3 to 17: our 5th Reading Rewards Stay at Home party will be Sat., Aug. 3. This year's theme is Celebrating Culture. Here's how to register and receive your activities kit:

• Email nirmvdetroit at gmail.com by Fri., July 12, 2024
• Include the name(s) and age(s) of the participants
• Include the name and postal address of the adult authorizing participation in Reading Rewards

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From John Legend's 2024 undergraduate commencement speech at Loyola Marymount University

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Celebrating the Class of 2024: Nominate a High School Graduate

You've worked hard and now it's time to celebrate! Nominate a high school graduate for our annual salute. Any high school graduate you know is eligible to be included on nirmvkids.org.

Just send the following to nirmvdetroit at gmail.com with the subject line 2024 Inspiring Grads by Monday, July 1:

• Photo, name and graduating school of the honoree
• Graduate's new school and declared major and/or plans

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See our Special Tribute from the State of Michigan!

National Inspirational Role Models Month is always special to us, but this year it's extra special. NIRMV was recognized by the State of Michigan for promoting "the importance of role models" and inspiring people "to seek success, overcome challenges, and achieve their full potential." We hope you're celebrating who inspires you! See the Special Tribute signed by Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II (PDF).

Help Us Salute Legacies and Legends

Join us online for a tribute to Historic Role Model Zora Neale Hurston. Featuring Romare Bearden and Babatunde Oltunji, plus story telling by Ms. Gwen.

Just go to bit.ly/NIRMM2023SALUTE at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.