Celebrating community and making vital connections was the message that the Mercer Island High School Black Student Union (BSU) brought forth at itssecond annual dinner on Feb. 7 in the school commons.
Mercer Island High School (MIHS) Black Student Union (BSU) member and president-to-be Tewodros (Teddy) Sanchez-Alemu and adviser Kelly John-Lewis enjoy the Juneteenth Community Celebration that took place from noon to 4 p.m. on June 19 at Mercerdale Park. The BSU and the city of Mercer Island event recognized the holiday and united the community. The free event was complete with minority owned food trucks, kids’ activities, live music by the Triple Treat Band, an MIHS dance team performance and recognition of the BSU Mentorship Program. At its June 6 meeting, city council issued a proclamation to recognize June 19 as Juneteenth on the Island. Juneteenth, which takes place on June 19 each year, is recognized across the nation as a day to remember the history of systemic racism, slavery and inequality in America, the proclamation reads. Story to come. See more photos on the Reporter’s Facebook page. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo