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Photos: Cedar Rapids Washington celebrates Black History Month
Feb. 28, 2020 6:33 pm
Teachers, students and residents came together with artists and local leaders to share their stories and celebrate black history at Cedar Rapids Washington High School on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.
Members of the Voices of Life Choir perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Ya'Myra James, 4 (left), and Ya'Myah James, 2 (right), watch a performer with their grandmother, Lora James of Cedar Rapids, at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the Johnson STEAM Academy Steppers perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the Johnson STEAM Academy Gospel Choir get ready to perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Students hold up their phone flashlights as the Johnson STEAM Academy Gospel Choir performs at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the Warrior Steppers perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the Warrior Steppers perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the Warrior Steppers perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Students react as members of the JSA Steppers perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Marci Roundtree of Cedar Rapids speaks at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Merci Ngiriwenza speaks at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Diamond Roundtree performs a spoken word poem at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Students clap for a performance at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
LaSharon Taylor, a licensed mental health counselor, shares her story at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Valerie Nyberg, Washington assistant principal, shares her story at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the Teacher Steppers perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Students watch a performance at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Community members and students watch a performance at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the Johnson STEAM Academy Gospel Choir perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the Voices of Life Choir perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the Johnson STEAM Academy Gospel Choir, led by Charisse Cox (right) perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Washington students dance to a song at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Ashanti Miles (center), Cameron Taylor (background), and Ronisha Techau (right) perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Students cheer as Ashanti Miles sings 'We Rise Up' at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Elizabeth Joakim, 17, of Cedar Rapids sings with the Voices of Excellence choir at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Adam Hein performs a solo with the Voices of Excellence choir at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the Voices of Excellence choir perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Members of the K-Pop team perform at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Zette St. Charles of Cedar Rapids shares her story at a celebration of Black History Month at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The annual assembly for students and community members features black local leaders and artists from the area, as well as performances by students and teachers from the southeast side school. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
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