By Nia Grantham and Deltroy Hill Staff Writers
On March 28, East English Village Preparatory Academy participated in a March for Justice. This march displayed solidarity amongst all races and religions to unify for racial, economic and social justice in Detroit.
The March for Justice honored the march in Selma, Ala., that took place 50 years ago. The march began at Chene Park and ended at King High School.
EEV teachers Jacquelyn Jones-Frederick, Sharon Shell and Carolyn Everette worked collaboratively to coordinate the event.
“I was happy that so many of our students and concerned citizens from different churches, book clubs and schools were involved in such a civil activity” Jones-Frederick said.
Escorting the walk were the Detroit Public Schools Police Department and the Detroit Police Department. TV cameras and crews also filmed the historical day.
Despite the bad weather conditions, it did not deter the EEV students and teachers from reaching their goal.
“I was amazed to see the crowd and excited to participate in such a memorable event,” EEV student Tavon Carter said.
