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We had a really unique conversation and seminar today! Maeve Lynch came in to talk about her career as an auto body repair person and then proceeded to have a seminar on how to do a repair. The repair was on the back of the school van that had been hit many months ago while parked outside of the school.

The students were amazed at the tools Maeve used and the skill she displayed, and equally by her calm and patience as she completed the tedious process.

All of this was made possible by Maeve’s Godfather, friend of the school and neighbor Jim Burger. Jim’s wife Sue and best friend Kevin Lynch, Maeve’s father, were also on hand for this seminar.

Thank you so much Maeve for sharing your time talking with the students, being another great example of women in nontraditional career roles, and for doing a first rate job on the van. Thank you Jim for not only being Maeve’s Godfather, but being the Godfather of the van for the 2nd time in 2 years and keeping it looking good!

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.