"Growing up, I struggled to figure out what made sense for me, what made me me. When I joined the drum line and felt that community, everything clicked. It made me a better person. It gave me something to fight for."
"The initiative, aptly named High School Student Talent and Voice, gives students time during the school day to pursue interests ranging from performing arts and music to robotics, debate, chess, and even cosmetology. Its broader intent is to allow students opportunities to explore their passions outside the classroom - opportunities that their peers at elite private schools may have more exposure to."
Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School in Brooklyn operates a High School Student Talent and Voice program that integrates enrichment activities directly into the school day for grades 10-12, with students spending two periods weekly on projects ranging from performing arts and music to robotics, debate, and cosmetology. The program aims to provide opportunities typically available at elite private schools to all students, particularly the 96% who identify as Black or Latino. Student Winner Olufade credits the drum line with helping him discover his identity and sense of community. An annual talent showcase celebrates student achievements through performances in dance, cheer, music, and drum lines, demonstrating months of dedicated practice and preparation.
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