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Aces' Black Student Union (BSU) Hosts 2nd Annual "Shades of Black" Event

Lower Merion High School’s Black Student Union (BSU) recently hosted a special Black History Month program – the second annual Shades of Black event – as students, staff, family and friends gathered in the auditorium and Aces’ Atrium to participate in this celebratory, entertaining and educational evening.

One portion of the program was performative as several groups and entertainers took centerstage throughout the night, including the Lower Merion Drill Team, Dat Dance Studio and the Zion Baptist Church of Ardmore Choir, among others.

Just outside the auditorium in the Aces’ Atrium were a collection of activities, displays and tables for guests to peruse and enjoy during the event. The walls were adorned with colorful and captivating Black History Month posters - a collaborative project spearheaded by the BSU and Student Council - to recognize and celebrate the contributions of influential African Americans and the integral role they played in shaping our nation’s history.

There were also plenty of games to be played and a delicious spread of food for guests to enjoy. The second annual Shades of Black was a resounding success.

To see pictures from the event, click through the slideshow below!

Students perform a dance on stage at LMHS
Students perform a dance on stage at LMHS
The Drill Team performs at Shades of Black
A student performs a dance on stage at LMHS
The Drill Team performs on stage
Students performing on stage in the auditorium at Shades of Black
A student performs a dance on stage at LMHS
A student performs a dance on stage and shows her flexibility at LMHS
Students dance on stage during Shades of Black
Audience members stand by the stage
Some students sitting in the auditorium
A student on the mic on stage and some audience members on the ground
A student performs on the mic at Shades of Black
A student performs on the mic at Shades of Black
Four students on stage during a performance at Shades of Black
Students perform a song and dance during Shades of Black
Students perform a song and dance during Shades of Black
Students perform a song and dance during Shades of Black
A student emcee stands at the podium on stage
Students perform a song and dance during Shades of Black
The Zion Baptist Church of Ardmore Choir performs at Shades of Black
The Zion Baptist Church of Ardmore Choir performs at Shades of Black
The Zion Baptist Church of Ardmore Choir performs at Shades of Black
The Zion Baptist Church of Ardmore Choir performs at Shades of Black
A student volunteer helps guests get designs painted on their hands
A student grabs some food at the buffet table
A student volunteer helps guests get designs painted on their hands
A student volunteer helps guests get designs painted on their hands
Students have fun as they play some Uno during the event
Two Guests play games during the event
Two guests play Jenga at the event
Two kids play Jenga at the event
A Girl Scout and her mom sell cookies at the event
Four smiling students pose for a picture at the event
Four students pose for a picture at the event

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