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Black History Month Seminar
Thursday and Friday Feb. 18-19
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is proud to once again present our annual Black History Month seminar on Thursday and Friday February 18-19, 2010. Two sessions on each day will run from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM and 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM (time does not include tour).

This year’s panel will feature AFL star and Hall of Fame tackle Ron Mix along with James Harris, a pioneer at the quarterback position with the Buffalo Bills and now the Senior Personnel Executive with the Detroit Lions. Don't miss out on this unique educational seminar as Mix and Harris share their unique stories about life on nd off the football field during the 1960s and '70's.

Some of the highlights of this program include:
Free admission for students and teachers participating as a live audience.
Program broadcasted via videoconferencing.
Moderated roundtable discussion featuring Hall of Famer Ron Mix and James Harris.
Availability for students in grades 9th-12th.
Pre- and post-visit activity aligned with national standards of education.
Self-guided tour through the Hall of Fame – one of the world’s most famous sports showplaces.

These sessions will fill quickly, so make sure to take advantage of this wonderful educational opportunity and book your group for one of the four sessions offered today. To schedule your school to participate in the program as a live audience or via videoconference, simply contact the Hall of Fame’s Education Department at (330) 456-8207 x148 or x169 or at educationalprograms@profootballhof.com.

VIDEO: Hall of Famer Ron Mix previews what he will be discussing during the event>>>

Click here to download the supplemental activity (PDF)>>>