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Dalton Honors Black History Month
At school, we are recognizing Black History Month with a range of virtual assemblies, class lessons, and other events.
In the First Program, House Advisors and specialists are celebrating Black History Month with students by teaching lessons about leadership, fairness, courage, and raising awareness about iconic Black figures’ cultural contributions. In his classes, FP Dance & Theater Specialist Justin Greer is building interactive Jazz lessons to help students explore new music skills while learning about the Harlem Renaissance and influential artists such as Langston Hughes and Jacob Lawrence.
This week’s Middle School Assembly will take a deep dive into the history of Black comic book heroes. MS House Advisor and Math Teacher Alex Bertrand and Diversity Coordinator for Student Life Juliet Baker-Samuels will discuss the evolution of prominent Black characters in DC and Marvel Comics, and how comic books have historically served as a medium to champion civil rights, good morality, and social justice. From fun facts to intricate details, students will see how Black and Brown Super Characters integrate real-life experience across the superhero landscape to provide culturally-rich narratives.
In the high school, Dalton recently welcomed two inspiring guests—Urban Bush Women, a dynamic dance ensemble deeply rooted in social equity and justice, and award-winning author Jamel Brinkley—to lead extracurricular events.
In their visit, Urban Bush Women facilitated a digital workshop with HS Dance students and other interested high schoolers to discuss ways to employ art to energize and inspire. After the workshop, Urban Bush Women wove together music, movement, and text to create a captivating performance at the HS Assembly.
Meanwhile, the Creative Writing Program and the High School Library was delighted to host award-winning author Jamel Brinkley last week for a discussion of his recent collection of short stories, A Lucky Man. Interested high schoolers, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni joined the evening Zoom event to hear Brinkley’s work, which explores the lives of Black men and boys in NYC, their masculinity, and the norms and expectations of the city they inhabit.
While February is a time to focus on Black History, you can learn about Black history, culture, and Dalton’s diverse community throughout the year. One way to get involved is by joining our student, parent, and faculty affinity groups. You can also stay connected by exploring upcoming events, conferences, workshops, and community resources on our DEI Resource page.
Upcoming Community Events
- DEI Monthly Parent Workshop - Tuesday, February 9, 7:00-8:00 PM
Join DEI Director Domonic Rollins as he hosts our next monthly parent workshop, “What is Racial Identity Development?” In this session, attendees will explore key ideas that accompany the stages of identity development and how young people come to terms with their racial identity. - “Activating a Legacy: Applying a history of activism to public service” - Thursday, February 11, 6:00-7:00 PM
Join the Dalton Parents Association and Parents of Children of Color (POCOC) for a conversation with current parent Keisha Sutton-James, granddaughter of political leader and activist Percy Sutton, and fellow Harlemite Alvin Bragg, as they discuss their family legacies in the civil rights movement and how they continue the tradition of activism within an evolving landscape of community service, social justice, and civic engagement.
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