Ashfield Middle School concluded its Black History Month celebration with a special performance by artist and storyteller Muriel Johnson, who presented a reading of When the Children Stood Up.
Through powerful storytelling, Johnson shared the stories of Black and Brown children in American history who dared to dream during the era of segregation and the Civil Rights Movement. Students were invited to participate in the experience by reflecting on an important question: “What dreams do you have?”
The interactive performance encouraged students to consider the courage, resilience, and hope of young people throughout history, while also reflecting on their own goals and aspirations for the future.
Performance artist Muriel Johnson presents a storytelling program at Ashfield Middle School, sharing stories from When the Children Stood Up- stories of Black and Brown children during segregation and the Civil Rights Movement. The video includes slideshow images and clips of Johnson speaking and interacting with students as she asks them about their dreams for the future.