Community members, parents, and leaders gathered last month in the Garfield High School Library for “Reclaiming the Village,” an ongoing series of convenings aimed at addressing persistent challenges and restoring the legacy of the historic Central District school. The event brought together stakeholders to discuss the state of Garfield and mobilize resources to ensure student success.
Chukundi Salisbury Sr., founder and executive director of 100 Black Parents, led the event alongside Garfield Principal Dr. Tarance Hart.
“We’re reclaiming the legacy…of Garfield High School,” he said, emphasizing the need to rebuild a foundation of achievement. The summit addressed what Salisbury described as a “state of emergency” at the school…