REAL SISTER'S READ

The 2014 “Real Sister’s Read” kicked off on 28 February 2014 at Heritage Academy located on 3500 Villa Circle, Atlanta, Georgia, which is in the Atlanta Public School System. Mr. Derrick Boazman, WAOK, “News and alk”, radio commentator, hosted the event with Mrs. Wheeler, Communications Coordinator for Heritage Academy.  The “Real Sister’s Read” program calls on women to volunteer to read to children and discuss ​ their various careers, which subsequently will make a positive impact on their lives.  Mr. Trennis Harvey, Principal of Heritage Academy, stated that it is important to accomplish academic goals within these walls; however, his students will learn how to conduct themselves by just being in contact with the women who have volunteered for this program.  He stated the exposure to various careers will allow them to understand and possibly pursue various careers.  Derrick thanked all the volunteers for their participation.   Ms. Irma (Pete) Dryden who joined the Documented Tuskegee Airmen as a Nurse in 1943, SMGT Jay White. SMGT Sparkle Adams and Ms. Lynda Sims representated the NABMW, Atlanta Chapter.  Mrs. Dryden is 94 years young, and stated she was honored to be at the event to encourage young minds.  She later was honored with a bouquet of flowers from the Heritage Academy, and posed for several photographs with the children. (The photos with the children; however, could not be posted on our website without the permission of the parents). Other photographs of the program are shown below: