In recognition of Black History Month, 275 eighth-graders from Hazelwood West Middle School participated in ‘Words from the Drum’ featuring interactive lessons in African-American folklore, music and African cultures. Students at Armstrong Elementary School celebrated Black History Month in dance as well. Students interacted with Beyond Measure Dance Theater during its “Africa to America” program. Like Patch on Facebook. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or signup for the Patch newsletter here. The performances involved history, culture, language. At Armstrong, the evolution of dance was …
The Hazelwood East High School Choir participated in the Missouri History Museum’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech on Feb. 27. More than 80 Hazelwood School District (HSD) students presented a program entitled “A Trio of Dreamers.” The program grew out of a proposal presented to Barnes Bradshaw, special and educational event coordinator at the Missouri History Museum. Like Patch on Facebook. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or signup for the Patch newsletter here. Robert Swingler, choir director at Hazelwood East High School, called…
Cold Water Elementary School hosted an African American Read-In called Celebrate African American Literature with guest readers in classroom. Students were also treated to a performance by renowned storyteller Bobby Norfolk. For more photos visit HSD's facebook page here: Cold Water Elementary School celebrates Black History Month Additional Events within the Hazelwood School District include:Armstrong Elementary School• Feb. 15 - Black History Month Assembly, 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.Arrowpoint Elementary School• Feb. 12 - Black History Program, “Through the eyes of Barack Obama: Influential …
Looking to celebrate Black History month. Here are enough activities for each day of the month! Remember you can get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. Black History Month Events in St. Charles County Human Race Experience Kiosk, Jan. 28-Feb. 1, in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Science Building lounge at St. Charles Community College, a Human Race Experience kiosk will be set up to encourage one to consider race, racism and identity in a new light. “Race-The Power of Illusion: The Difference …
It's that time of the year again. It's time to celebrate Black History Month. Growing up an '80s baby, this was the only time of the year where I learned about black history in school, both when I attended public and Catholic. I don't know if black history is really integrated into American history in the classroom setting, but in case you are like me, and didn't get that much exposure, here's a few pieces of knowledge. It is American history, isn't it? Black History Month: Is an observance of the history of the African diaspora in a number of countries outside of Africa. It is observed …
Hazelwood West Middle School seventh-grade students were in for an exotic and enriching historical treat Wednesday when the Cordão de Ouro Capoeira troupe came to perform as part of the school’s Black History Month celebrations. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines music and dance with acrobats and martial arts. Tebogo Shultz, the group’s leader, said that he originally learned about Capoeira through a video game he played in college. When he discovered that it was more than a game, he said he decided to learn more about it. In 1998, Shultz went to study abroad in Brazil, …
Sixth-grade students at Hazelwood West Middle School witnessed history come alive with famous St. Louis storyteller Bobby Norfolk on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Norfolk brought his own blend of excitement, humor and energy to educate students on lesser known but important African Americans in honor of Black History Month. Stacey McMackin, the school’s Library Media Specialist, oversees and handles everything that goes in to these live acts. For her, it’s about more than just the content of the show, but helping students experience live theatre for themselves. “I just want more live performances, …
Today marks the start of the second week of Black History Month, which is celebrating its 35th year of official existence. Carter G. Woodson actually started the celebration in 1926 as Negro History Week, with a purpose to educate people about African American culture and background. It also served the purpose of also instilling a sense of pride in the black race. He, as a scholar, was disturbed to find a noticeable lack of black accomplishments in history books, as well as a lack of viewing black people in a positive light. On Friday, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon proclaimed Feb. 4 as Rosa Parks …
