Imagine: A Creative Community Night was part of Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools. Black Lives Matter at School is an affirmation and restoration of the humanity of black students. It is a recognition that schools, including ours, sometimes have disproportionately harsh consequences for black students, and that many black students don’t see themselves or their culture reflected in their teachers or curriculum. Our assertion that Black Lives Matter at School is a statement in support of human rights. During this week, we are celebrating and affirming black lives.
Throughout the school week students have been invited to engage in a variety of activities. For our Creative Community Night, students and staff were invited to create an original piece or share their favorite, dance, music, artwork, poetry, spoken word, prose, photography, videography, or other art form that responds to the prompt, “Schools show that black lives matter when they…” or “Imagine the school and world you want to see…” or celebrates diversity, black lives, and community in any way. Families, and City Councilperson Brad Lander, showed up to cheer our students on and show their support.