NOLA Public Schools Continues Black History Month Celebration with Inspiring Events

(New Orleans – February 22, 2024) — In a continued commitment to honoring Black History Month, NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS), along with The Blairisms, presents a series of engaging events featuring the remarkable talents of scholars from The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men. The month-long celebration will culminate in a closing event hosted by Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Black History Month Debate at The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men

• Date: Monday, February 26, 10 am
• Location: Loyola University - 6363 St. Charles Avenue, NOLA 70118
• Topic: "Should race-centered topics be taught in U.S. K-12 public schools?"

Black History Month Celebration Event

• Date: February 29, 6 pm
• Location: Ashe Cultural Arts Center Powerhouse Theater, 1731 Baronne St., NOLA 70113
• Highlights: Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams will present her Equity in Action Scholarship Awards.
  • This $1000 award aims to recognize and support a deserving scholar in pursuit of their college and/or career plans upon graduating from a NOLA-PS high school.

OPEN INVITATION TO THE PUBLIC:

This final celebration event is FREE and open to the public, and registration is available via this link. NOLA-PS cordially invites the community to join in honoring Black history and celebrating the remarkable achievements of our scholars.

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About NOLA Public Schools: NOLA Public Schools is the public school district for Orleans Parish. It includes the district's administration and elected school board, known as the Orleans Parish School Board. NOLA Public Schools currently oversees 67 public schools and is led by Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams, the first woman in the District's 181 years to serve as its permanent superintendent.

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