Westhills' Black History Program was performed Feb. 24 in the gym to a packed crowd.  The parents were welcomed.  Everyone said the Pledge of Allegiance.  Lift Every Voice and Sing, the National Negro Hymn was sung.  Grades K-6 sang Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, a slavery spiritual from the 1700-1800's.

Grades K-1 performed a blues song from the 1800-1930's called Sweet Home Chicago.

From the 1920-1930's era, the 1^st and 2^nd graders sang What a Wonderful World, a jazz song.

In the 1950's School Days, a rock and roll song was popular. It was performed by the 2nd and 3^rd grade.

Motown hit, ABC from the 60's was performed by the 3^rd and 4^th grade.

 The pop tune, Thriller featuring Khalil Yow as Michael Jackson was performed by the 4^th and 5^th graders.

 A Hip Hop tune called It's the God in Me from  the era 1990-2010 was performed by the 5^th and 6^th grade classes.

A Praise Dance from performed by the 5^th graders.

 The Kindergarteners- 6^th Graders performed the song, We Are The World as a tribute to Michael Jackson.

Closing remarks were made by Ms. Mildred Posey, principal of Westhills Elementary School.

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Thanks to Mrs. Yolanda Jackson for taking the pictures.

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