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Mr. Wronko’s studens, Jaiden Griffin and Guadalupe Celestino were recognized by the Monmouth Vicinage for their art work

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Mr . Wronko students, Jaiden Griffin and Guadalupe Celestino were recognized by the Monmouth Vicinage for their art work.

The following was taken from the Monmouth Vicinage Celebrates Black History Month program.

Monmouth Vicinage Celebrates Black History Month

The Monmouth Vicinage will honor Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 26 from noon to 2 p.m. with a program that includes musical performances, readings, cultural exhibits and a panel discussion that will examine issues affecting African American youth.

The event, “Black America:  Redefining Our History for Tomorrow’s Future – The State of Today’s Youth,” will be held in the jury assembly room of the Monmouth County Courthouse, 71 Monument Park, Freehold.

Monmouth Vicinage Black History Month Program details

Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton and Trial Court Administrator Gurpreet M. Singh will give opening remarks.

Panelists and speakers

The program also will feature a panel discussion with speakers Kevin M. Brown, executive director of the Juvenile Justice Commission, and Assistant Attorney General Wanda H. Moore, who directs the Office of Community Justice.

The program will also include:
Readings from Elijah M. Leveille and Steffie Derozin of the Neptune branch of the New Jersey Orators, a nonprofit group for youth that teaches public speaking and other life skills.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr speech

A dramatization of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Where Do We Go From Here?” speech, given by attorney Joseph M. Champagne Jr., chairman of the National Haitian-American Elected Officials Network and a member of the vicinage’s Advisory Committee on Minority Concerns.

Performances

A musical performance from the Long Branch Middle School Jazz Band led by Robert N. Stout.

Vocal performances from vicinage employee Tarika Jean-Pierre, Judiciary law clerk Omari Reid and the Long Branch Soundwave Honors Choir, led by Howard Whitmore.

A performance from The Howell High School Lady Steppers.
African Art and cultural exhibits.

Monmouth Vicinage Black History Month essay winners

Judge Thornton will present recognition awards to winners of the vicinage’s Black History Month essay, poetry and art contest.

The winners are:  Essay and Poetry Winners First Place (Essay)  Anthony Jimenez, Red Bank Regional High School First Place (Poetry) Tori A. Seigler, Long Branch Middle School Second Place Mya Nunnally, Red Bank Regional High School Honorable Mention  Anthony Fosu, Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School Desiree Marshall, Red Bank Regional High School Emily Lugos, Red Bank Regional High School Phoebe Carr, Red Bank Regional High School

Art Contest
First Place (Tied)  Nicholette Glenn, Red Bank Regional High School  Jaiden Griffin, Asbury Park Middle School Second Place  Estefania Hernandez, Long Branch High School  Honorable Mention  Guadalupe Celestino, Asbury Park Middle School  Isabel Halloran, Red Bank Regional High School Amya Hayes, Long Branch Middle School  Group entry, Asbury Park Middle School: Oneid Harley Alexandre, Lydell Brown, Shanice Davis, Sykwan Davis, Erwin Lopez-Gutierrez, Esther Paul, Xeylyn Redway, Gustabo Roque.

Sponsored by the EEO/AA Advisory Committee, the Advisory Committee on Minority Concerns and the Monmouth Bar Association, the program is free and open to the public.


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‘A Different World’ cast set to reunite for 10-City HBCU tour

The tour will kick off Feb. 29 in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by stops in Washington DC, Montgomery, Alabama and more.

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A Different World tour

In celebration of the sitcom’s 35+ year legacy, the cast of ‘A Different World’ will reunite for a national 10-city tour across HBCUs, reports PEOPLE.

A Different World HBCU tour

Darryl M. Bell (Ronald ‘Ron’ Johnson), Charnele Brown (Kimberly ‘Kim’ Reese), Jasmine Guy (Whitley Marion Gilbert Wayne), Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Cleophus Wayne), Dawnn Lewis (Jaleesa Vinson Taylor), Cree Summer (Winifred ‘Freddie’ Brooks), Glynn Turman (Col. Bradford ‘Brad’ Taylor) and Sinbad (Walter Oakes) will participate on the tour.

The tour will feature panels and other events and will also be joined by producers Debbie Allen and Susan Fales.

Dates

The HBCU tour will kick off Feb. 29 in Georgia at Atlanta University Center, which include Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, and Morehouse College.

Other locations include Washington, D.C. (hosted by Howard University) and Montgomery, Ala. (hosted by Alabama State University and Tuskegee University). Both will be in April but no date has been released yet.

More dates will be announced soon.


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Spelman College receives $100 million donation, the highest in the college’s history

Spelman College has received its largest donation of $100 million from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband, William Johnston, the chairman of Greenleaf Trust.

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Spelman College has received its largest donation of $100 million from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband, William Johnston, the chairman of Greenleaf Trust.

$100 million donation for Spelman is a blessing

The $100 million comes as the nation’s oldest historically Black college for women celebrates 100 years since its official name change from Spelman Baptist Seminary in Sept. 1924.

The college says the gift will help retain the best and brightest students by eliminating financial barriers during the admission process.

“We are invigorated and inspired by this incredible act of generosity,” said Dr. Helene Gayle, president of Spelman College during an interview on CBS Mornings.

“This gift is a critical step in our school’s mission to eliminate financial barriers to starting and finishing a Spelman education. We can’t thank Ronda Stryker enough for her selflessness and support as both a trustee and friend. There’s no doubt that Spelman College is better because of her.”

Spelman is Top ranked

Spelman College has been ranked as the #1 Historically Black College and / or University by U.S. News for 17 consecutive years.

The college has a variety of degree/major offerings but they produce the most graduates who pursue a PhD in science, technology, engineering or math, according to The National Science Foundation.

About Ronda Stryker

Ronda Stryker is an American billionaire heiress and granddaughter of Homer Stryker, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of Stryker Corporation.


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Maryland principal accused of making racist and antisemitic comments

A Maryland principal is in hot water over an audio recording that has been making rounds on social media containing racist and antisemitic comments.

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A Maryland principal is in hot water over an audio recording that has been making rounds on social media containing racist and antisemitic comments.

Maryland principal accused of making racist comments

In it, a person purported to be Pikesville’s High School principal, can be heard making disparaging comments about the test scores of African American students.

The person on the recording then makes an offensive comment about an African American staff member at the school and members of the Pikesville Jewish community.

Is the audio real?

There is an investigation into the validity of the recording. Some officials believe the audio is fake and is A.I. constructed. Baltimore County schools said they are taking the matter seriously.

Statement from school district

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued a statement in response.

“Hate, discrimination, and prejudice have no place in our community — especially in our schools. The statements being circulated are abhorrent, and my administration is providing our full support to BCPS as they conduct as they conduct a thorough investigation. Following the conclusion of this investigation, I know swift action will be taken to hold those involved accountable.”


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