You'll be surprised at what other people are thinking about and
trying to say in books; there is so much you can learn. Evan's teacher, Annette, described him as
a very curious child but discouraged from his disadvantaged circumstances and
no one believing in him except his teacher.
I appreciate the Vice President joining us. (Laughter.
Mrs.E. We've been inspired by the achievements of African American
scientists like George Washington Carver, and baseball stars like Jackie
Robinson.)
One way to ensure the promise of America reaches all of our citizens is to
encourage ownership.M.

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THE PRESIDENT: Welcome. King spent her life advancing the cause of civil rights for all
Americans. More
African Americans than ever before own their own businesses, and that's a
hopeful statistic and an important signal that the American Dream is reaching
beyond certain segments of our society. (Applause.

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So glad you could join us for the 80th celebration of
America -- African American History Month.C. It's an
honor you're here, really appreciate you coming. The courage and the dignity of these women helped rouse the
conscience of a complacent nation. That victory was a milestone in the history of civil rights. That conviction is every bit at true today as
it was in 1926. Last year, the Small Business Administration increased the number
of loans to African American businesses by 42 percent.5 million new minority homeowners by the end of the decade.) I
thank these courageous men and women who are risking lives to protect us, to
preserve our liberty by bringing the promise of freedom to millions across the
world. Thanks for coming.

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Dr. Read more challenging books, more
hours a week, starting when you're younger -- and you'll develop the kind of
mental muscles that will help you rise to the top. After Great Books Summer Reading
Program Jennie now takes on the most challenging literature and loves it. The Program is presented in association with The Great Books
Foundation by educational publisher Early Advantage, partner of the BBC.

Thanks for coming.) He's constantly trying to promote
himself -- the Secretary of HUD, Alphonso Jackson.
America is a better place because of African American writers like
Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and W. We want people owning something. Minority home ownership in the United
States of America is at an all-time high. They are laying the foundation of peace for generations to come. (Applause.

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, Early Advantage LLC -- "The major
difference between the students I've taught at Harvard and Columbia, and other
young people who were bright but didn 't make it to those elite schools, is
that the students at Ivy League universities read better books , starting when
they were very young," reports Dr.

Remarks by President Bush at the Celebration of African American History Month

Please be seated.)
I couldn't help but noticing A. And we will continue to work to make the
America these women fought for uphold the promise to all. Our nation is stronger and more hopeful as a result
of those contributions. Our nation is stronger because of the distinguished leadership of
those like Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and our two most recent
Secretaries of State, Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice. The
President's Volunteer Service Award is the highest level of commendation a
President can give in recognition of those who have contributed their time and
their talent and their energy to helping others. Each of them has heard a call to
serve something greater than themselves.
Their efforts are helping to provide role models and mentors to inner-city
girls, to encouraging youth volunteers to work with people with -- with
disabilities, to provide computer skills, training in local schools and
community centers, and providing college scholarships to underprivileged
children.)

That's it.

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Temes adds, "We can bury our kids in tests and
test-prep instruction, and that might help them score higher on a given test,
but in the long run that's not real education, and it won't help anyone's
child succeed at a highly selective school. Great
literature asks: What is the good life? What do I owe my neighbor?
What do I do in the face of injustice? Where do I find meaning? Readings
depict human struggles, inspiring ideas and ethical choices.
And now, Commanders, if you all would read the citations.

(The citations are read.

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Peter Temes, President of The Antioch New
England Graduate School, Past-President of The Great Books Foundation and
former faculty at Harvard.
Gaston Caperton, President of College Board, the non-profit organization
that developed the new 2005 SAT test, concurs, "The best way to prepare for
the English Section of the SAT is to read challenging literature.
Professor Stavans attests to the enlightenment that occurs when kids learn how
to explore great literature, saying of all participants, "these are the kids
that top colleges are waiting for!"
During the intensive 6-day sessions on magnificent college campuses, grade
6-9 students nominated by principals, teachers and parents share in
eye-opening dialogs and critical thinking activities. The 6-day sessions are held at Stanford
University in Palo Alto, CA, June 26-July 2, or at Amherst College, Amherst,
MA, July 10-30." Both the campus and at-home programs
with online discussions can be seen at http://www.M.) The
reason I worked so hard for the No Child Left Behind Act is because I believe
that every child can learn, and I refuse to accept a school system that
doesn't teach every child. And so we've raised the standards, and we measure.
The No Child Left Behind Act is challenging the soft bigotry of low
expectations, and it's having a positive result . We're going to
continue encouraging entrepreneurship throughout our country.
The volunteers we recognize today are Carl Anderson from Washington,
Karl'Nequa and Katie Ball from Jackson, Mississippi , Steve Ellis from the
great state of Texas -- (laughter) -- and Joan Thomas from Smyrna, Georgia .

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For youth who can't attend, there is an at-home reading and online
discussion program." Other participants include a famous athlete's
daughter who was shy and didn't speak in class. On the last day she surprised
everyone by presenting a brilliant original poem about the impact of war.
To ensure the promise of America reaches all our citizens, we have got to
make sure that every child receives a quality education. (Applause.
Last year, African American nine-year-olds set records in reading and
math.

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Experts Agree, The Difference Between Good Students and Great Students is What
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FAIRFIELD , Conn." Teaching
both high-achieving and underachieving kids from different backgrounds
together , Professor Stavans attests to the turnaround possible given only a
child's willing mind.) Thanks , A. The past year we lost two of these heroes, women whose grace and
determination helped change the path of American history -- Rosa Parks and
Coretta Scott King. Minority
businesses are getting a better chance to compete for federal contracts. (Applause. By answering that call, you are
inspiring others to do the same.

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Looking sharp today.

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Temes, and Amherst Professor
and prize-winning author Ilan Stavans, have created a unique reading program
to help preteens to teens ages 11-15, gain from the power and pleasure of
books. Through generous scholarships and a reputation for success, The Great
Books Summer Reading Program at Amherst College, MA now in its 4th year, and
the new program at Stanford University, bring together young people of widely
diverse backgrounds for transformational 6-day sessions in the summer, June
26-July 30. Reading great literature is shown to be an effective
vehicle for improving writing and testing skills, as well as for youth to
explore the questions and search for identity that are quintessential aspects
of adolescence. World class
professors guide young minds to challenge their assumptions and strengthen
skills while examining the wisdom of the ages.
Jennie from New Hampshire said she absolutely "hated reading," until her
mom started reading Harry Potter aloud. du Bois. (Laughter. EST

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Alicia became one of the most respected
students in the program. They explore in depth
the greatest stories of civilization and learn from each other in discussion
groups and while having fun. I want to thank the Secretary
of Health and Human Services -- (Laughter. Thanks to the
contributions of these leaders and many others, our nation has made great
progress toward racial equality, yet we've got to remember there is still more
work to be done.

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, for
setting such a good example and using your position to help others. Because we measure, because
we hold people to account, we know this: that the most recent results of our
nation's report card show African American children are closing an achievement
gap . In 2002, Alphonso and I set a goal of having
5.
Today, we honor five such souls who are working to improve their
communities and help their fellow citizens.
Today, we honor your service.

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The motivating Socratic-style
discussion techniques are adapted from the nationally renowned Great Books
Foundation. It
was on a visit to the UK that Early Advantage President David Ward saw the
lightning growth of youth reading clubs, resulting in part from the Harry
Potter phenomenon . We're here today to mark the
achievements of African Americans in our country's history and to honor the
contributions so many African Americans are making to our land today.) Keeping good company , too, by the way.
We're on track to reach our goal.
As we celebrate African American History Month, we remember and thank the
many African Americans who are defending our ideals as members of the United
States Armed Forces, some of whom are with us here today. God
bless. We thank you for loving a neighbor just like you
would like to be loved yourself.) Appreciate you
all.

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Working with The Great Books Foundation, Dr.
I particularly want to pay my respects to Dr.C. Green .
Mrs. Generations of African Americans have added to the unique
character of our society .
Part of ownership is for people to own their own homes. I love the idea
when somebody opens up the door of their house and says, welcome to my home,
welcome to my piece of property.

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com.
I want to thank the other members of my administration who have joined us. Parks helped set in motion a national movement for equality and
freedom when she refused a bus driver's order to give her seat to a white man. In the
1960s, many active citizens struggled hard to convince Congress to pass civil
rights legislation that ensured the rights of all -- including the right to
vote. And it's an achievement gap we must close if the promise of this country
is going to reach every neighborhood . God bless.

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That's the basis of real
education and real success. WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of
remarks by President Bush at the celebration of African American History
Month:

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3:13 P. Congress
must act to renew the Voting Rights Act of 1965.6 million.

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To help lead kids to literature, Ward assembled a unique
summertime program with The Great Books Foundation "to model reading for a
generation at risk for reading -- and to give already great students the
opportunity to leap to the next level. Welcome
to the White House . (Applause.)
As we honor the achievements of black Americans across our land, we will
keep striving to build an America where the dignity of every person is
respected, where people are judged by the content of their character, and
where the hope of the American Dream reaches every neighborhood and every
citizen. We're making progress, and we're not going to stop until every single
child has a quality education. One way to help people
realize their dreams is to encourage African Americans to own their own
businesses.

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(Laughter.
The reason to honor these women is to pay homage to their character and
their strength, and to remember the ideal of active citizenship.

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"Evan will never be the same
again," gleams Annette. Call
toll-free: 888-327-5923 x29. Our culture is
richer , thanks to the talents of musicians like Nat King Cole, Lena Horne, and
Dizzy Gillespie. Since we set
that goal, the number of minority homeowners has increased by 2.

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Selections range from the
Odyssey and Don Quixote to The Declaration of Independence and works from
Emily Dickinson to playwright Langston Hughes." Evan came to the
Summer Reading Program as a 14-year old from Mississippi and from one of the
lowest-rated schools in the nation. It opens up awareness - not just of
books, but of everyday life.)
When African American History Month began eight decades ago, it was based
on the belief that if African Americans were to take their rightful place in
American society, Americans of all races should learn about black
contributions to our history. The gap between white and African American nine-year-olds in reading is
the narrowest it's been in the history of the accountability system . (Applause.

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"
The old and new literary classics examined in Great Books Summer Reading
Program raise the same eternal themes found in Plato and Aristotle. Evan speaks of his "life changing
experience " at Great Books Summer Program. She now plans to complete high school in three years
to attend college , saying "Great Books Summer Reading Program gives us new and
different ways of looking at things .greatbooksprogram.

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Alongside private school teens from Iowa and New Mexico, and gifted
students from El Paso, TX sat Alicia, an 8th grader from an opposite life
experience in New York City's Harlem .
This month we gather to honor the generations of heroes who called on our
nation to live up to its founding promise of equality -- people like Dorothy
Height.

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Her
message to other kids is, "Keep trying -- once you find the right books you'll
love them. Dorothy Height, President
Emeritus and founder -- (Applause. (Applause.
You cannot solve a problem unless you measure, and when we detect problems, we
solve them early, before it's too late.
Thirteen-year-old African American students achieved their highest math scores
ever.)
So this is a value that we all share, and today, I am proud to recognize
five citizens who are setting an example for all our fellow citizens . We appreciate what you have done to lift
the spirit of the country. And I join all Americans in congratulating
you and wishing you continued success.)

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