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Austin City Hall spotlights youth talent for Black History Month; councilwoman urges civic engagement as emcee warns step team funding is at risk
Summary
City Hall’s Black History Month program highlighted student performances and an art exhibit from Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary. District 1 Councilwoman Natasha Harper Madison praised youth leadership and urged civic participation; the event emcee said the Lee Lewis Campbell Blue Dragon step team may lose funding next year (amount not specified).
The Austin City Hall Black History Month program on Monday evening showcased student performances, a student art exhibit and remarks from District 1 Councilwoman Natasha Harper Madison.
"We are gathered in this historic space to honor Black history, not only as something we remember, but something we actively build through youth voice, civic leadership, and collective service," the event emcee said in opening remarks, introducing the Lee Lewis Campbell step and dance teams and the Texas Empowerment Academy band.
Fourth-grader Queen Williams of Lee Lewis Campbell Elementary opened the program with an MLK oratory that urged listeners to resist racism and practice respect. "We should stand up when we…
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