Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2018, Page 43
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SOCIALSTUDIESreading outside the bookOn January 5th around 9:30 inthe morning, a group of studentsled by Mr. Philbeck began their tripto Indiana University for the 16thannual African American Read-In. Atotal of five students from Northread. This year was senior CalebPoers 4th, consecutive year to readoriginal poem. He plans to£inue reading and attending theRead-In throughout college and intoadulthood.The Read-In is the perfectopportunity for African Americanstudents to have their voicesheard, said senior Tamara Brown.Its a very strong and empoweringfeeling.This year was also seniorTamara Browns 4th year reading.I love watching people get upthere and share their feelingseloquently, authentically andwithout fear of judgment.story by Bella LearIm always nervous aboutwhat I am going to share andwhat I want to say, but beingaround people who live in thesame city with similar experiences creates an intellectualenvironment for us to becomfortable in and learn aboutAfrican American contributeto society. |
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Bloomington High School North |
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