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LMHS Hosts Celebration of Black Literature
A student shares a reading at the Black Lit Open Mic

Lower Merion High School recently hosted a Black Lit Open Mic in the library as part of the National African American Read-In (AARI) – a groundbreaking effort founded in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to celebrate African-American literature and authors as well as to promote literacy as a significant aspect of Black History Month!

Members of the LMHS community gathered in the library to listen as students stood at the podium and shared readings of words penned by African-American authors that ran the literary gamut from poetry to selections from non-fiction titles like Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me. Students from the Lower Merion's Black Excellence class also shared presentations on influential African-American artists and their impact on society. To view a collection of images from the event, click through the slideshow below!

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Mr. Alexander shares some words with students towards the end of the program
A student gives a presentation in the library
Mr. Alexander shares some words with students towards the end of the program
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
A student gives a presentation during the program
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
A student gives a presentation on Marvin Gaye and the impact of his music
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
A student listens intently during a reading
A student stands at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
A student gives a presentation during the event
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students listen to a presentation in the LMHS library
A student gives a presentation about Marvin Gaye and his music's influence on society
Students listen to a presentation in the LMHS library
A student gives a presentation about Marvin Gaye
Students record one of their classmates poetry readings
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
Students stand at the podium and share poems as a celebration of Black Literature in the LMHS library
A sign promoting the Black Lit Open Mic event
A student listens to a reading by one of their classmates
Librarian Kerry Smith welcomes students to the event

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A student shares a reading at the Black Lit Open Mic
LMHS Hosts Celebration of Black Literature

The Aces recently hosted a Black Lit Open Mic as part of the National African American Read-In – a groundbreaking effort by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English to celebrate of African-American literature and authors as well as to promote literacy as an important aspect of Black History Month!