Newark high school graduates honored with drive-by celebration
Newark police and fire departments were on a different call than usual on Thursday. Their job was to put smiles on the faces of graduating seniors. Senior Bayyinah Muhammad was so appreciative of the caravan and so grateful for the moment. She's the first woman in her family to graduate from high school. "I just broke the cycle for my family," Muhammad said. "Neither my mother, my grandmother ... it feels good." [continue reading]
Newark's Graduating Seniors Share How They’re Celebrating Their Accomplishments
Senior year of high school is supposed to be unforgettable, but for the class of 2020, “unforgettable” is an understatement. Torn away from their teachers and classmates, thrust into remote learning and denied senior year rites of passage like prom due to COVID-19, Newark’s graduating seniors have been through the ringer. While they waited patiently for news about in-person graduations, Newark Public Schools opted to hold virtual ceremonies on Thursday out of concern for safety. [continue reading]