Friday, September 15, 2017
In Harlem, These Elders Devote Their Golden Years to Improving Local Schools
The Harlem Council of Elders, a group of 20-or-so seniors have dedicated their golden years to Harlem schools. They have held the education department to task for dragging their feet on public records requests and drummed up attention for the library issue with stories in the press, all while striving to serve as an example to students in Harlem schools.
In addition to the longstanding campaign for librarians, the Council also organizes an annual event for seniors to read to children in Harlem schools, as well as monthly visits to schools by black professionals...