Origins and Diaspora; The Amistad Movement… The continent of Africa has provided the setting for the beginning of the human race. All humans on Earth can trace their origins back 7 million years to Africa. In short, Africa gave the world human civilization.

At Sojourner Truth Middle School, scholars are exposed to the greatness of Africa and its connection to the United States through the mass migration of men and women upon The Amistad. Truth Middle School’s Kings and Queens study these early human migration patterns from Africa. Scholars also extend their knowledge about Africa by constructing Egyptian Pyramids and sarcophagi, in addition to analyzing the cultures and achievements of great African Empires. An individualized connection to their learning is made when scholars create family trees to trace their own lineage.

Sojourner Truth Middle School has also dedicated a showcase area within their school to highlight some of the cultural influences that Africa has shared with America. “Learning about The Amistad, African cultures and achievements, and making connections to who we are today is how Truth reveals the truth about truth!”, states Dr. Monica Burton, Principal of Sojourner Truth Middle School.

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VOLUME 7 OCTOBER 25, 2019

Spotlight of the WeekSuperintendent’s

East Orange Showcasing our Students’ Visual Arts Talent!!

The Citywide Cleanup ended at Elmwood Park for a special Unveiling of the Art Mural Collaborative Project of the Mayor's Office of Employment and Training's SWEP Program and the East Orange School District's Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Congratulations to Cicely Tyson Community High School of Performing and Fine Arts

Alumni, Hans Lundy (Lead Artist) and SWEP College Interns Ben Gyambrah, Jabrel Rolling, Naomie Koudou, and Brittney Pullins who brought Elmwood Park's pool house alive with these brilliantly-painted murals. This is just a taste of more to come!!

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VOLUME 7 OCTOBER 25, 2019

LIVINGSTON FALLS TO EAST ORANGE

The Livingston football team kept it close for three quarters against a heavily favored opponent on the road, before the East Orange Jaguars pulled away for a 35-7 victory on Saturday, October 19th.

*All Fall Season Athletic Schedules can be located on our district website and facebook page. Let’s support all of our teams.

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Terry S. Tucker, President

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Dr. Kevin R. West, Superintendent of Schools