Students across Garland ISD are celebrating National African-American History Month with enlightening dialogue, entertaining programs and commemorative museums and displays. Kimberlin Academy for Excellence is preparing its music and history-filled presentation. The campus will host Motown: Soul of a Nation later this month.
“This is the story behind the music that changed minds, touched lives and took the world by storm,” said Principal Tyisha Nelson. “Our Black History Month program provides a great opportunity for students to explore and learn more about entrepreneurship, marketing and building a brand. It also reinforces that black history is American history.”
Presented by the fifth-grade team, Kimberlin’s program will feature tunes made famous by African-American artists who faced adversity during an era of segregation and racial discrimination. Attendees will hear history-making hits such as The Temptation’s My Girl, The Marvelettes’ Please Mr. Postman, and Marvin Gaye’s I Heard it through the Grapevine. The young performers are also learning choreography to round out the historic tale.
“This explosive and educational performance is an experience you will never forget,” Nelson commented. “We are looking forward to showcasing this very special program to students, staff and community members.”
Kimberlin will debut this year’s program at 1:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18.
Additional African-American History Month programs:
Back Elementary School – 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26
Freeman Elementary School – 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25
Handley Elementary School – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25
Steadham Elementary School – 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18
Garland High School – 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26
Lakeview Centennial High School – 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19
Sachse High School – 9:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18
South Garland High School – African-American History Museum, Feb. 25-26
Information provided by Garland ISD.
Photo courtesy of Tyisha Nelson.