Join tennis scholars from the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) in celebrating Black History Month when they present SETLC’s 6th Annual Blacks in Wax living history program: Movement to Monument. Produced by the Recreation Wish List Committee in partnership with the District of Columbia's Department of Parks and Recreation, this year’s program portrays African Americans who played significant roles in the Civil Rights movement. It also conveys the story of those inspired by the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the movement that led to the creation of the MLK monument on the National Mall.

SETLC's 6th Annual Blacks in Wax also showcases Black History through a popular and innovative museum. Witness more than 75 young people, ages 6 to 17, transform from a "wax replica" to a live portrayal of influential figures from Black History, including artists, entertainers, writers, athletes and inspirational leaders.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Performances are free; donations are appreciated.

Friday, February 24, 2012
Southeast Tennis and Learning Center
701 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032

• Matinee Performance: 1:00-3:00PM (Area Schools and Seniors)
• Evening Performance: 7:00-9:00PM (General Public)

• Museum (Hall of States): 5:00-6:00PM
• Movement to Monument Vignette (Millenium Stage): 6:00-7:00PM

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For information, please contact the RWLC at 202.678.7530 or via email at rwlc@aol.com.

Six SETLC tennis scholars traveled to Charlotte, NC, in January to present excerpts of the 6th Annual Blacks in Wax program during a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, the students portrayed iconic African Americans as part of the Black Classic Cinema Series at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture. Portrayals included Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and a new addition to the SETLC's Blacks in Wax program, Eartha Kitt.

"The SELTC is proud to be asked by United Healthcare and the Gantt Center to perform Blacks in Wax in Charlotte, NC," said Cora Masters Barry, founder and CEO of RWLC. "Blacks in Wax has grown from a production held in a library to performances on some of the nation's greatest stages. You really have to see it to believe how the children and youth transform themselves into these great historical figures, while at the same time transforming all who are fortunate enough to watch them."