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Thornwood student performs spoken word and receives city award at Markham Black History event

City of Markham City Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Sin'Que Dorsey of Thornwood High School performed an excerpt from Ghost Boys during Markham's Black History Month observance and received a Community Award and Certificate of Appreciation from the city; the council also promoted a Feb. 28 Black History program featuring Jesse Jackson Jr. as keynote.

At the start of Black History Month programming, Sin'Que Dorsey of Thornwood High School delivered a spoken-word excerpt from Jewell Parker Rhodes' Ghost Boys. The council thanked Dorsey and presented a Community Award and Certificate of Appreciation for the performance.

Alderwoman Wanda McDowell and others promoted the city’s Feb. 28 Black History program to be held in the council chambers from noon to 3 p.m., featuring live music, exhibits, spoken word and a keynote from Jesse Jackson Jr. McDowell invited the public to "bring your family, friends, and grandchildren" and encouraged attendees to view exhibits in the hall.

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