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Annual LPS read-in celebrates African American history, literature and music
- Jenna Ebbers
- Feb 7, 2024
- Feb 7, 2024
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Belmont Community Scholar Jaleah Loudermilk (right) leads her fellow scholars in raising their fists as they finish a rewritten speech from the book "Justice is ..." during the African American Read-In held at the LPS District Office on Wednesday.
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Belmont Community Scholars JR Rosas (from left), Lukas Colon, Sunny Ramirez, Jaleah Loudermilk and Avah Rogers wait for their chance to speak during the African American Read-In held at the LPS District Office on Wednesday.
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Keyara Taylor performs 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' before the African American Read-In on Wednesday.
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Belmont Community Scholar Jaleah Loudermilk (right) leads her fellow scholars in raising their fists as they finish a rewritten speech from the book "Justice is ..." during the African American Read-In held at the LPS District Office on Wednesday.
- KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Belmont Community Scholars JR Rosas (from left), Lukas Colon, Sunny Ramirez, Jaleah Loudermilk and Avah Rogers wait for their chance to speak during the African American Read-In held at the LPS District Office on Wednesday.
- KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Marla Styles, a human resources specialist at LPS, embraces Belmont Community Scholar Brynn Murry following the conclusion of the African American Read-In at the LPS District Office on Wednesday.
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