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Shots again fired at site of Parkland school massacre in reenactment after lawmakers visit
Read full article: Shots again fired at site of Parkland school massacre in reenactment after lawmakers visitGunfire again erupted at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as part of a reenactment of the 2018 massacre that left 14 students and three staff members dead.
The Parkland school massacre will be reenacted, with gunfire, in lawsuit against sheriff's deputy
Read full article: The Parkland school massacre will be reenacted, with gunfire, in lawsuit against sheriff's deputyBallistics experts will fire up to 139 shots at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday during a reenactment of the 2018 Parkland massacre.
On social media, memories pop up from a pandemic still going
Read full article: On social media, memories pop up from a pandemic still goingMemories from earlier in the COVID-19 crisis are popping back up in people's social media feeds as throwback reminders, reposts and anniversary stories crack open the digital time capsule of the pandemic before it’s even over.
Cass Tech, Gucci partner to change cultural expectations
Read full article: Cass Tech, Gucci partner to change cultural expectationsDETROIT – A mega-designer brand is getting some much-needed schooling from Detroit high school students. After a slip-up caused a storm of bad publicity, Gucci partnered with Cass Technical High School for a long-lasting relationship that will change cultural perceptions. In the spring of 2019, the luxury brand Gucci released a sweater that received backlash over its use of blackface. During this time, Gucci looked at Cass Tech in Detroit. AdIt turned into an opportunity for both Gucci and Cass Tech as meetings with students and collaborations have continued through the pandemic.
‘You are somebody’: Cass Tech Principal Lisa Phillips works to empower students
Read full article: ‘You are somebody’: Cass Tech Principal Lisa Phillips works to empower studentsDETROIT – Lisa Phillips is the principal of Cass Technical High School in Detroit. I’m just Lisa Phillips. READ: 8 powerful quotes for Black History MonthWhen Phillips was a little girl her mother moved them from Kentucky to Detroit to become a nurse. Whenever I do something for Black history, I bring in the pros,” Phillips said. AdREAD: More Black History Month coverageBelow is a video with Lisa Phillips celebrating Black History Month from 2019.
The Triangle Society: How Detroit Cass Tech alums help students overcome challenges
Read full article: The Triangle Society: How Detroit Cass Tech alums help students overcome challengesDETROIT – If you’ve lived in Detroit long enough, chances are you’ve met someone who goes to or graduated from Cass Tech High School. Tucked away on a triangle piece of land is one of the most well-known high schools in all of Detroit. Big names like Shaun Robinson, Loni Love and Big Sean are just a few of the stars who are proud Cass Tech Alumni. “By supporting and encouraging and doing all the things necessary for students to matriculate here at Cass Tech,” said Monique Bryant. Terri and Monique are Cass Tech alumni, class of 1986.