The Household of Faith Church in Harstville to hold a presentation by Author Ginetta Hamilton

From The Household of Faith Church

HARSTVILLE, S.C. -?The Household of Faith Church #3, 720 Hudson Street, Hartsville, SC will culminate its Summer Enrichment program with a presentation by Ginetta Hamilton of Columbia.? The session is sponsored the Humanities Council of South Carolina and will be held on Thursday, June 21 at 10:00 A.M.

Hamilton is a native of Alvin, South Carolina and a graduate of the University of South Carolina. She taught for years at Joseph Keels Elementary School in Richland County and like many teachers throughout the state, retired during state budget cuts. Not only does Hamilton enjoy history, she says it is her calling.

Hamilton said she became frustrated after seeing so many students who were not interested in their own history.

?Everyone has a history, and everyone should know his or her history,? Hamilton said.

She said her frustration was what led her to write her first book.

?I said, ?If it?s going to happen, I have to get it done,?? Hamilton said. ?No one can make your dream come true but you.?

The title of Hamilton?s book clearly expresses the frustrations she experienced ? ?Black History: Someone Forgot To Teach The Children.?

Hamilton will discuss some of the many struggles faced by African-Americans throughout history in her book. She also includes a challenge for all, reflections, words of wisdom and even a story about President Obama in which Hamilton writes her theory about one of the reasons he decided to run for office.

The first chapter of the book is dedicated to the story of the African-American History Monument in Columbia.

Hamilton writes, ?Ironically, the State of South Carolina has the first and only monument that recognizes the contributions of African Americans on the grounds of a State Capital in the United States of America.?

The program is free and open to the public.? For more information, call Jannie Harriot at 843-917-3350.

steve johnson norman reedus norman reedus sears office max office max cyber monday deals 2011