The community celebrates Terry Collins, long time warrior for the people
The community celebrates Terry Collins, long time warrior for the people
July 29, 2021
Terry Collins, 1936-2021, was a Black Panther, a 1968 SF State Student Striker and BSU organizer, a founding member of San Francisco’s Black radio station KPOO 89.5 and mentor and professor to countless young activists in California and around the country right up until his last days. We at the Bay View remember him with deep love. His work here continues. – Photo: Johnnie Burrell
by Arlene Eisen
On July 24, 2021, a sunny Saturday, surrounded by flowers and balloons, good food, music, loving family and comrades, we transformed the parking lot of the African American Art & Culture Complex into a joyful place to celebrate the life of Terry Collins.
Highline Schools Foundation announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients
The Highline Schools Foundation this week announced that college or technical school scholarship awards – totaling $173,000 – have been given to 23 bright and capable graduates from Big Picture, Evergreen, Highline, Mount Rainier, Raisbeck Aviation, and Tyee High Schools.
“The Highline Schools Foundation is really fortunate to have a generous group of steadfast supporters who help fund a variety of scholarships based on achievement, need and in some cases, intended field of study or special qualities like kindness or grit. We’re thrilled to know that students from several Highline high schools are receiving some impactful financial support to reach their post-secondary education goals,” said Chris Keaton, Highline Schools Foundation Board President.
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