In recognition of Black History Month, Lawrence High School will host, “Black History: A Celebration of Culture, Class, Courage and Change.” The celebration is set to take place on Friday, February 26, 2016 from 6 to 9 p.m.
The event is grant funded by the Lawrence Township Education Foundation and the Lawrence Township Education Association. The celebration will boast an array of moving performances and tributes by LHS students, faculty and special guests. Upon arrival attendees can expect to be greeted with festive music from the LHS Jazz Ensemble and refreshments, as they take a pictorial journey through African-American History.
The official program features an opening African drum and dance performance by The Garvey School of Trenton, performances by the LHS Madrigal and Gospel Choirs, featured guests, The Renaissance Band and a list of other event surprises.
Keeping with tradition of previous years, Lawrence High School will also honor local and state residents who have and are currently paving the way for future generations, with its 2016 Trailblazer Award. Since 2014, Lawrence High School has recognized strong members within the African-American community. This year’s Trailblazer honorees are Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Gregory Johnson, Esq., Pastor Dharius Daniels, “The Amazing” Grace Little, SSG Darryl C. Fletcher (retired) and Oscar-winner, Maia Wilson.
The event will also feature a keynote address by Dr. Maurice J. Hobson, Selma, Alabama native, Assistant Professor of African-American Studies at Georgia State University and acclaimed author of “The Legend of the Black Mecca and the Making of an Olympic City: Intersections of Race, Class, Politics and Popular Culture in Modern Black Atlanta, Georgia.”
