THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 11 EXCELLENCE | FROM PAGE 2 ing an introductory event on February 1, the events shifted into high gear with the EPS Cultural Expo on Wednesday, February 2. The Expo featured creative art/digital art, music and spoken word/poetry. Other events will follow throughout the month, culminating in the Equity in Young Adult Education Night on February 28. While serving as Vice Principal of Everett High School in 2002-2021, McCarthy developed the district’s first-ever Black History Month series. “We have assembled another thoughtful, informative, educational, entertaining, and dynamic program this February,” he said. “If you did not participate in and/or attend any of our sessions last year, please do so this year. We have put a lot of time and effort into this initiative, and we want as many members of the community as possible to take part.” “The schedule is designed for maximum impact for students and participants, and a wide cross section of topics and interests are represented on the schedule,” said Tahiliani. In addition to the Art Expo, the Black Diaspora Educator Night (February 8) and Divine 9 Night (February 9) are being renewed due to their popularity last year. Black Educator Night will feature teachers from Everett and beyond who will discuss their experiences and careers. The Divine 9 is the name given to a group of sororities and fraternities formed at the start of the 20th century, mainly at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Divine 9 organizations were heavily involved in several social justice movements, such as Women’s Suffrage, the Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives Matter. The rest of this year’s lineup features new topics, events and discussions, including: • February 15: Mental Health in the Black Community. • February 16: EPS Alumni Night. • February 17: Pro Athletes of Color Night. • February 24: History of HipHop featuring Dart Adams, a journalist, lecturer and the host of the podcast “Boston Legends.” Also new this year: Speak Your Mind Fridays, three halfhour afterschool sessions that will give students and staff the chance to talk freely in a safe and encouraging environment. EXCELLENCE | SEE PAGE 16
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