Celebrating Black History

in the Performing Arts

How is the Performing Arts Department at LHS incorporating black artists into their curriculum?

Learn more about the black playwrights and musicians and how drama, chorus, and music classes are learning about the works of black artists, musicians and playwrights.



  • Click here to read a brief biography of playwright August Wilson and his short play "The Janitor."
  • Learn more about Marian Anderson’s contributions to classical music and spirituals. (Click here to learn more!)
  • Come hear the LHS Wind Ensemble perform “A Movement for Rosa '' which explores Rosa Parks’ early life, activism, and lasting legacy. Performing during I Block on February 27th (Read more here!)