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The Echo

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The Echo

Park math teacher Jess Davis shares her autoethnography with Girls United members Feb. 13.  This meeting was centered around listening to new perspectives.

Stories that inspire

Kayleigh Bishop February 20, 2025

Every year, February is federally recognized as Black History Month. This time is not only an opportunity to uplift each other and reconnect with culture but also to recognize the past and the journey...

In room C157, Da’Naiyah Hunter and Kaelyn Dagon take a seat. They finished setting up for the National African American Parent Involvement Day Feb. 13.

Park holds NAAPID celebration

Sarah Peterson and Alex Hoag February 13, 2023

For National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) Feb. 13, Park hosted a celebration and invited all families of the African diaspora to join. NAAPID is held on the second Monday of February,...

Remembering where it started

Remembering where it started

Jordyn Deschamps March 2, 2022

Even though Black History Month is over, it is still important to remember all the stories behind these important historical figures. Watching these movies, implemented a strong theme as to remembering...

Park Disregards Black History Month

Park Disregards Black History Month

Alicia Mainjeni February 17, 2022

As the daughter, granddaughter and niece of a successful, African, immigrant, family, I am always influenced by the past and present experiences of my relatives. I’ve seen my family hustle to get to...

Students listen to a speaker for the Black History Month presentation March 8. The presentation proved that very little change has been made in the treatment of people of color. Last year's presentation was based on black history not starting with slavery which is what most schools teach.

We are tired of being black

Samiya Mohamed March 19, 2019

Celebrating black history is over, and now we’re at the point where we have given up. From acknowledging our history to trying to not let the past repeat itself, “We are tired.” This year's Black...

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