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The rise of authoritarianism and threats to democratic principles around the world are on the minds of TCS students and the lead story in this week’s broadcast. Also tune in to learn about happenings around the school including a Conversation with author and curator Teri Henderson and human rights activist Ron Halbright.

A longtime and close friend of the school, Ron Halbright, came in for an extraordinary “Conversation with…” Ron used to live in Baltimore but has lived in Switzerland for the past 30 years where he does work with refugees, youth, immigrants and other sectors of society that too often are mistreated and denied equal voice or opportunity. The students were keenly interested as he shared about his work and much about the structure, culture and laws of Swiss society. Ron talked about his family’s experiences including the impact of his parents experience in Germany and Switzerland as Jews during the Holocaust and as immigrants to the U.S. after the war. He shared his lifelong commitment to helping improve the lives of people and to fight for human rights and a more just society.
We really appreciate Ron’s time and all the travels he had to go through to come in and share a few hours in meaningful conversation with us.

We had a really terrific combination “Conversation with…” and workshop with curator, journalist and author Teri Henderson and TCS Trustee Fleesie Hubbard. Teri is the author of  Black Collagists: The Book and is the Arts and Culture Editor of the Baltimore Beat. She talked about her education and career trajectory but shared most of her time talking about collage art created by Black artists. After the presentation, Teri and Fleesie ran a workshop with the students where each student created a collage of their own.
We learned a lot about the art of collage and its rich history in the Black community that included works by Louie Armstrong, Romare Bearden and Sadie Barnette. It was really enjoyable to create works ourselves. Thank you Teri & Fleesie!

A review of changes in laws around the country related to abortion is the lead story in today’s broadcast. Also included in this week’s news are two “Conversations with…” last week including with hip hop artist Imani Yasin and educator Cheryl Waters-Hassan. Margaret Murphy came in to present a special showing of her Emmy award winning documentary on Anne Lindbergh. All this and much more are included in this broadcast produced by Jayla Nickens-Gill and Rhys Guifoyle.

We had the honor of “Conversations with…” two amazing and strong women today.
In the morning, Cheryl Waters-Hassan, a long time educator in the Baltimore area came in to share with the students about her life and learn more about the school and the students.
Then in the afternoon, Margaret Murphy returned to the school to share her Emmy award winning documentary on Anne Morrow Lindbergh. After watching it, she reflected on her experiences with Ms. Lindbergh and with making the documentary.
We are fortunate to have the example and wisdom of these elders and so many more that generously share their time with us.

Music was in the air as hip hop artist Imani Yasin was in the school today for a “Conversation with…”  Imani shared her music with the students and there was a lively discussion about the songs, productions and the imagery created when listening to them. In addition to her musical passions and career, Imani has been engaged in community work that has taken her to South Africa though most of it has been in her hometown of Baltimore.  She inspired the students as Imani shared about her education and career journey. Imani has been a friend of the school for many years and it’s always a treat to have her back at the school.  https://www.imaniyasin.com/