BLM – The Lion's Roar

SHRC promotes anti-racist and equitable work

November 12, 2020November 13, 2020 The Lion's Roar91

Council founded last school year furthers anti-racist objectives

No Justice, No Peace

September 16, 2020September 17, 2020 The Lion's Roar107

Seven students found an organization to combat racial injustice in Greater Boston

Mayor Fuller Establishes Newton Police Reform Task Force

September 16, 2020September 17, 2020 The Lion's Roar116

In light of protests and calls for justice, the Newton Police Reform Task Force has taken steps to address inequities in our own community

A Step Forward in Equality

September 16, 2020September 17, 2020 The Lion's Roar131

South teachers spearheaded August’s National Educator Antiracism Conference with nearly 10,000 educators from across the world to promote abolitionist teaching

Sparking Change

September 16, 2020September 17, 2020 The Lion's Roar132

Students create a free, online debate program for Black and Latinx students in hopes of increasing minority representation in debate

Newton Parents Work Towards an Anti-Racist District

September 16, 2020September 17, 2020 The Lion's Roar59

Families propose NPS curriculum and pedagogy reform

Animals

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 The Lion's Roar181

Jayla Reilly reflects on protests in a poem

Artists Reflect on Black Lives Matter

June 16, 2020June 17, 2020 The Lion's Roar173

Student share their artwork inspired by the movement

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends”

June 16, 2020September 17, 2020 The Lion's Roar192

Jada Pierre’s reflection on common arguments made to discredit the movement

Law and Order

June 16, 2020June 17, 2020 The Lion's Roar139

Senior Adalia Rodriguez reflects on why our policing system can not be justified