It's time to celebrate graduates of 2025

Graduating is inspiring! That's why we invite you to nominate a high school graduate for our annual salute. Any high school graduate you know is eligible to be included on nirmvkids.org.

Just send the following to nirmvdetroit at gmail.com with the subject line 2025 Inspiring Grads by Tuesday, July 1. You can also download the flyer (pdf)

• Photo, name and graduating school of the honoree

• Graduate's new school and declared major and/or plans

   
  

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Introducing NIRMV Playlists

Join us on a musical journey with the launch of NIRMV Playlists. We strive to
promote music appreciation plus having great experiences related to it. Launch focus: Quincy Jones connected songs. Visit www.nirmv.org/p/nirmv-playlists.html or look for the playlist link under What NIRMV Does. Then listen to the playlist, and see and download the lists of songs.

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Enlightening Reads Series Ninth Selection

The NIRMV 1-2-3 Book Club is pleased to announce our selection for January is The Black Box: Writing the Race by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The series hopes you gain insights into Black History and history makers. Share and discuss the book, then join us in February for a virtual event. Watch for details on nirmv.org. Download the flyer (pdf)

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Announcing our 2024 Partner of the Year

During this Thanksgiving season, NIRMV extends special thanks to all supporters.Thrilled to announce our 2024 Partner of the Year is Redeemerette Chapter #54, OES-PHA. Extra special thanks to Worthy Matron Thelma Brown (holding certificate). We are also grateful for NIRMV Awards and Recognition Chair Shirley Berry (far right).

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NIRMV 1-2-3 Book Club Enlightening Reads Series 8th selection

Mama Flora's Family, a novel by Alex Haley and David Stevens.

Get inspired, share and discuss the book. Check our Book Club page in December for virtual event news. Happy reading!

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It's here! It’s the annual NIRMV November Signature Month.

NIRMV cordially invites everyone to celebrate National Inspirational Role Models Month
(NIRMM). It’s the annual NIRMV November Signature Month.

Check out the ideas below, or download and print (pdf). Then visit nirmm.wordpress.com for more information and
activities. 

2024 NIRMM Theme: Discovering More About History, Herstory and Cultural Heritage

2024 NIRMM Historic Role Model: Alex Haley

Ten 2024 NIRMM Celebration Ideas

1) Salute your inspirational role models
2) Interview an elder
3) Read books about historical figures/periods
4) Listen to music linked to/inspired by different cultures
5) View culturally-reflective art/create your own
6) Watch documentaries/travel shows/films about history and culture
7) Share your culture-linked memories and photos with others.
8) Research your family roots
9) Journal/write essays about your cultural experiences
10) Read/listen to poems linked to 2024 NIRMM theme

 

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