Nearly 900 students and staff attended the special screening of the film 'Till', which tells the story of Emmett Till. Teacher Ann Marie Vennaste says the day was meant to educate and inspire conversations around anti-Black racism.
"I know the story, we talk about it at school, but to see it personified, it shook me," said Muzuva., based on the true story of 14-year-old Emmett Till, who was murdered in Mississippi in the 1950s. His death became a catalyst for the civil rights movement."It’s really nice to see the community come together," said student Oliver Chavot. "It definitely opened my eyes when we saw the impact Emmett Till’s death had.
Each student participated in a 'Walk Till Justice' march as a show of unity for Black students to feel seen and heard in the community. This is just one of the activities the school has engaged in to keep the conversations going beyond Black History Month. The students also created handmade posters displayed throughout the school as a dedication to Emmett Till."Remembering Till and his story will allow us to know what it was like before and what we need to do for the future," he said.
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