Request for a DVC Program in Honor of Black History

UNCLAS AMMAN 006345 SIPDIS IIP/G/NEA (BDURANT); (CBOURGEOIS, DMACINNES, JGAFFNEY); NEA/ARN E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OIIP OEXC SCUL JO SUBJECT: Request for a DVC Program in Honor of Black History Month. ¶1. Summary: In honor of Black History Month, post would like to request IIP's support in organizing a 90 minute DVC program discussing African-American Literature. ¶2. We expect an audience of 40 - 50 people for this DVC program. The audience will consist of American Studies students from Jordanian universities, writers, university faculty members and scholars. ¶3. Our recommendation of a theme and timing for the program is as follows: - African-American Literature - Readings and discussions featuring author Alice Walker: Wednesday, February 26, 1500 GMT ¶4. The control officer for this program will be CAO Donna Winton, Tel: 962-6-592-0101, Ext. 2115; Fax: 962-6-592-0121. GNEHM