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Students and principals highlight Black History Month and equity groups at David Douglas board meeting
Summary
Students from Gilbert Park Elementary and Ron Russell Middle School described Black Student Union and equity-group activities; the board read a proclamation designating February 2026 as Black History Month and recognized Lunar New Year and other community events.
Two school presentations and a district proclamation occupied a major portion of the meeting, centering student voice and cultural events.
Lawn Winn, principal at Gilbert Park Elementary, introduced two fourth-grade students who described the school’s Black Student Union as a place that "helps me feel proud of who I am" and a space "to…
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