Are Our Schools In Crisis?: Why is the Board of Education at odds with the DMHS Alumni...

I attended the DMHS Alumni Educational Alliance's Annual Picnic today. I will begin this post by referring back to the board meeting of June 16th. Check out the video below. All participants deserve a PIE AWARD of some sort. The acting is exceptional.  I refer to it now, because I must. One board Member suggested that perhaps the DMHS Alumni Educational Alliance should not be allowed to use the premises during the picnic without payment, because they do not give scholarships to students from the Academy program. He also alleges that the DMHS Educational Alliance refuses membership to students from the academy. He and Dr. Segall allege that the Alliance treats the academy students differently. They also claim that the DMHS Educational Alliance has refused to comment on the situation. What a chuckle. Dwight Morrow High School is in serious need of a REVISED MASTER SCHEDULE.

I would like to go on record to say right now that Mr. Garrison, Dr. Segall, Dr. Carlisle and anyone else who supports the separation on the campus of DMHS is in fact supporting segregation. In so doing they are infringing upon the basic "Civil Rights of all the Students" that they are sworn to protect.  They are perpetrating a separation or division among the people of this town and this school district with the mere existence of the academy the way it stands." The DMHS Educational Alliance clearly states that the Scholarship goes to a Dwight Morrow High School Student. It was noted that the presentation of this award has gone to about 50-50 to Dwight Morrow High School Students on the North Side of Campus and to Dwight Morrow High School Students on the South Side of Campus. Why are we allowing this to go on? Does the North and South problem sound at all familiar to anyone?

We are not impressed. You know what you are doing is wrong. You are using the children to advance your own desires. You unite on the wrong things because you are feeling the pressure of your misdeeds.

"We see you. How are the children"

They Captured Our Colors...And we didn't even know we were at war.

The Jabari Society:
International Associaltion of Black Professional Firefighters

Lynn Algrant, Mayor,    Photo courtesy of Kenneth Walton

Mayor & City Officials. photo courtesy of Kenneth Walton

It was a good day.

Everyone seemed interested. Some were confused.

In the war stories of old, soldiers fought to the death to protect the man bearing the colors. The flag. The flag bearer did not even carry a rifle. His job was to keep the colors out of the dirt and mud, to raise the colors high in order to inspire the soldiers toward victory. Our board president has often commented on the lack of enthusiasm or spirit for sports. How shall I put it? You have killed it. These students do not know for whom or what they are cheering. They chant the diabolical DMAE mantra with no air of pride. The traditional colors worn by their Mothers, Fathers and Grandparents have been erased. The colors on the gym doors and floors have been changed to maroon and black.

Our flag, our colors have been captured and we did not even realize that we were at war. Where are the plagues of the sports heroes that tell the story of the school. A rich legacy has been erased. There is obviously a separation in belief systems since some of the participants in this parade still strut about proudly in the traditional colors. The maroon & white & gold still looks best here.

Where are the banners? Children who are 100% involved and invested would have made their own out of school pride. Who is the Student Activities Director? Does the Athletic Director hold that job also?

They Chanted DMAE with little enthusiasm. The attire was not formal enough.

Again the color choice. The Fire Fighters set the tone with formal attire.

The black flag is not working. Who  did this? They captured our colors.

Gary Dennis & Garry Hollander with Band and Color Guard

Is there anyone who cannot see the difference? This group is seen. They
wore their dress outfits.

They have a sleeker look. I still question why the colors were changed.
It seems unlikely that the children made the decison without coaching.

Where is this group's uniform? I've heard so much about it, I expected more.
Only one school board member was in attendance. He is a father today and
marches with his son. Kudos Mark! Where are the others that belong
in this group? Did they boycott the event?
It was a great Father's day celebration.

Jersey City's Chill Town Steppers had the spirit of Free...

Strutting the colors, upholding a tradition.

More cowboys. The horses danced.

The actual parade lasted only minutes. From behind.

Business was good.

The little kids had rides

Fried whiting (fish) was delicious

Families shared food and stories

Vendors

Thanks to the "Jabari Society" and other organizers the children were well on this day.

Thank You

We would like to thank the dedicated men and women of the “Jabari Society” for the Parade, the Concerts, the Sports and Carnival Activities celebrating the First Annual Juneteenth Parade. We appreciate you and all you do. We are proud to have been selected as the location for this celebration.  Firemen and their families from Newark, Jersey City, to name a few Joined those from Englewood to celebrate the decree. They were all splendid in their dress uniforms. As you can see, those collars were fully buttoned. I love watching men dress up and stand proud. It does not matter the age. Pride in themselves and pride in the uniform and what it represents is awe inspiring.

The Jabari Society: International Association of
Black Professional Fire Fighters

Attiring oneself in full dress uniform makes one feel wanted, and strengthens self-esteem. There was a real sense of comraderie in these men and their families. The children and adults enjoyed themselves. The Fathers stood proud on Father's Day and Juneteenth

The following is from a speech delivered at the Liberty Pole.

“Tuesday’s City Council Meeting, the Mayor and Council will designate June 19th as “Juneteenth Day” in the City of Englewood. Juneteenth was first observed over 130 years ago on June 19, 1865 when General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free. Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration of the abolition of slavery in the United States, symbolizes freedom and reminds all Americans of the significant contributions African-Americans have made to our society. The first State to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday was Texas in 1980. In 2004, late Englewood resident and District 37 representative Senator Byron Baer sponsored Senate Bill No. 566 in the legislature designating the third Saturday in June of each year as “Juneteenth: Independence Day” in New Jersey “to commemorate the emancipation of African Americans and foster respect for all cultures.” The Jabari Society of Bergen County, in a partnership with the City of Englewood, is pleased to announce the City’s First Annual Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration and Festival, running from June 16 – 19th at Mackay Park. This celebration is a very special one for the City of Englewood as it will surely bring together the diversity of our City…”

To the Jabari Society, thank you.

We see you. How are the children?

 Photos courtesy of Kenneth Walton, Englewood Photographer and Resident

Juneteenth Celebration: The African American Cowboy

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!: Extra Board Meeting & Free Alumni Picnic

Saturday, June 25th

DMHS Alumni Picnic

Dwight Morrow High School Campus

Free Alumni Bar b Que with

the DMHS Alumni Education Alliance

from 12pm to 3pm – DMHS Campus

Spread the word while you break bread and remember the good old days with classmates at Dwight Morrow High School. We need parents, community members, and alumni to attend board meetings. The Board of Education has announced a new direction. Stand with us as we demand to see the road map. We must no longer follow blindly where the chosen few leads us. We look forward to seeing you at the picnic and the board meeting Tuesday, June 28.

The Location has changed....Grieco Elementary School is now the meeting place.  Enter the glass doors and continue straight back to the gym on the left.

Tuesday, June 28

Board of Education Meeting
Special Public Meeting
Closed Session: 6:30 pm
Open Session: 8:00 pm

                                  



  "How are the children?"