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You're Invited to a Storytime Event!


Join NIRMV President Darlene House and Vice President James Hines this Saturday, Sep. 19, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to hear them read stories at the Chandler Park branch of the Detroit Public Library, 12800 Harper Ave., Detroit. No registration necessary, just drop by to enjoy this event presented by the Little Detroit Community Garden.

Reading Rewards Stay at Home Party VII Links

2026 Theme: Experiencing History
Date: Saturday, Aug. 1
Time: Participant's Choice

Games and Videos

Learning games from pre-K through 12th grade, plus Spanish  Suggestion: Select and play games based on age and interest areas.

PBS Games and Videos Suggestion: Check for information featuring favorite characters and their history-related experiences.

Black Voices of the American Revolution 

Vibrant murals preserve culture in Southwest Detroit’s Mexicantown 

Historical Facts and Trivia Resources

Suggestion: Check for historical facts about past leaders and events.

On This Day
African American History Online: A Resource Guide (Library of Congress)
National Archives: African American Heritage and History
African American Studies Library Resources at Harvard
University of Oregon Libraries: African-American History
American Historical Association Research Guide: The Future of the African American Past 
The National Archives
51 Famous Historical Figures Who Shaped Our World 
30 Best Historical Places in the World to Visit 
51 Famous Women in History Who Have Changed the World 
African-Americans in U.S. Military History: Heroes of War 
Visit Detroit: Southwest and Mexicantown

Museums

Suggestion: Check these sites for interactive components including presentations and virtual tours
spotlighting history-linked collections and experiences.

Top Black History Museums in the United States 
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Colonial Williamsburg
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture
National Women's History Museum 
African American Veterans Monument 
National Museum of American Latino History 
The Importance of LatinX Heritage Month 
American Association of School Libraries: Hispanic Heritage Month 
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom 
What is Juneteenth? 
The 20 Most Fascinating Facts About the History of Cinco de Mayo 
Historical Society of Michigan Programs

Reading Rewards Stay at Home Party VII

 
Registration is now open for our 7th Reading Rewards Stay at Home Party. Here's everything you need to know.
 
2026 Theme: Experiencing History
Date: Saturday, Aug. 1
Time: Participant's Choice
Ages: 3-17
Deadline to register: Wed., July 22

To register and receive an age-appropriate activities kit, email nirmvdetroit@gmail.com. Put "RR Registration" in the subject line. Please include the participant names and ages, and name of adult authorizing participation.
 

"The only real failure in this life is not trying." -- Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn

From Vonn's commencement speech to the Class of 2026 University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in Los Angeles. 

Celebrate the Class of 2026, Share Your Inspiring Grad

They've worked hard and now it's time to celebrate! Nominate a high school graduate for our annual salute. Any 2026 high school graduate you know is eligible to be included on nirmvkids.org.

Just send the following to nirmvdetroit@gmail.com with the subject line 2026 Inspiring Grads by Monday, July 20:

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

Download and share the flyer (PDF)