Prior to the event, participating families will receive the playing cards in advance. On the day of the event, staff will provide a short orientation to youth joining. This will include introducing the playing cards and a brief history of Black Bottom. After the orientation, small groups of 3-6 participating youth will be placed in Zoom breakout rooms with a WSU volunteer to engage in activities using the playing cards.
Activities may include a scavenger hunt, matching and association games, and/or traditional card games. We may also have students create their own cards in the style of a Black Bottom Saints card using a template. A document will be sent to families with additional games to play at home.
Information on Black Bottom:
https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/black-bottom-neighborhood