What: More than 350 students, parents and staff will visit the historic town of Allensworth for a special Black History Month event
When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
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The district will send more than 350 parents, students and staff to tour Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for a Black History Month celebration and learning experience. The visit will include hands-on activities, a celebration of Black history and Ethnic Studies, cultural dance and storytelling, and an indigenous land acknowledgment.
Fresno Unified Ethnic Studies teachers are accompanying their students, as well as students led by staff from the Office of African American Academic Acceleration.
“I am excited for our students, families and staff to learn about the town of Allensworth’s special place not only in Black history, but in the history of the Valley and our state. This trip is about student-centered and real-world learning and increasing our students’ engagement in their community,” said Superintendent Bob Nelson.