{"id":5666,"date":"2025-02-19T14:47:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T14:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/19\/every-voice\/"},"modified":"2025-02-19T14:47:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T14:47:22","slug":"every-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/19\/every-voice\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Every Voice\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On Wednesday and Thursday, students from the Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts in Brooklyn performed a Black History showcase, &#8220;Every Voice,&#8221; underscoring that not just one voice matters, but every voice matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the help of the performing arts teachers and staff, students demonstrated art in all its forms, including dancing, singing, visual art, skits, and a performance by their renowned steel pan band.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts said these performances honored Black excellence, creativity, and those in Black history who paved the way for expression and freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70854\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70854\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-70854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caribbeanlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/every-voice-meyer-levin-school-2025-02-20-nk-cl03.jpg?w=700\" alt=\"The Meyer Levin Steel Pan Band performing at the Black History showcase, \u201cEvery Voice.\u201d\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-70854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-caption\">The Meyer Levin Steel Pan Band performing at the Black History Showcase, \u201cEvery Voice.\u201d <\/span><span class=\"image-credit\">Photo courtesy Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;At Meyer Levin, we believe it is essential to honor Black history through the arts and foster meaningful learning, empowerment, and change,&#8221; said Jaime Hendrickson, principal of the Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts. &#8220;Witnessing our students embrace this theme and transform it into something extraordinary fills me with immense pride.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts said events like &#8220;Every Voice&#8221; hold deep significance within its walls and for the broader Brooklyn community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a borough rich in Black history, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brooklyn<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> has long been a hub for culture, activism and artistic innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;The showcase is one way we create opportunities for students to explore their heritage, embrace their talents, and give back to the community,&#8221; said Lashaun Innis, dean at Meyer Levin. &#8220;By uplifting young creatives, the legacy of those who fought for freedom, equality, and creative expression remains alive. Our students aren&#8217;t just honoring history but shaping the future.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_70852\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70852\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-70852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caribbeanlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/every-voice-meyer-levin-school-2025-02-20-nk-cl01.jpg?w=700\" alt=\"The Meyer Levin Chorus performed at the school\u2019s Black History Month Showcase, \u201cEvery Voice.\u201d\" width=\"700\" height=\"327\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-70852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-caption\">The Meyer Levin Chorus performed at the school\u2019s Black History Month Showcase, \u201cEvery Voice.\u201d <\/span><span class=\"image-credit\">Photo courtesy Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meyer Levin School for the Performing Arts said the Black History Month Showcase is one of the several events organized by the school &#8221; to uplift and strengthen students, staff, families, and the community at large.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To stay updated on future performances or events, or for more information on enrollment at Meyer Levin, please visit <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.meyerlevin.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">www.meyerlevin.org<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and follow them on Instagram @<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themeyerlevinschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">themeyerlevinschool<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meyer Levin School of the Performing Arts, a middle school for grades 6-8, said it &#8221; strongly emphasizes academic excellence.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, it said students <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are guided<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to excel in math, reading, and performing arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;We take pride in our diverse student body, many of whom come from economically disadvantaged households,&#8221; said Meyer Levin School of the Performing Arts. 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