Tag: Tales of the Underground Railroad
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Black History Month: A Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
When Black History Month was first recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976, he called on people to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Black History Month is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans from…
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“Friend of a Friend: Tales of the Underground Railroad” Visits Shaker Middle School
Seventh grade students at Shaker Middle School had the opportunity to attend a performance of “Friend of a Friend: Tales of the Underground Railroad” by Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill & Jill Rafferty-Weinisch. The play, one of the Capital Repertory Theatre’s On-The-Go! in-school touring productions, focused on the true story of Solomon Northup. Northup, a resident of Saratoga…
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