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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

Ibram X. Kendi (above) participated in a BSU-led webinar on the topic of racism with BSU Co-president Auvin Cole (lower right) and Assistant Superintendent Kelly Lara (lower left).

Third district-wide Stop and Learn held with Ibram X. Kendi as speaker

By Colette Hale and Sam Ismailer May 22, 2024
Stop and Learn No. 3 was held May 20 and featured guest speaker Ibram X. Kendi, an American author, historian, and anti-racist activist, TUHSD Assistant Superintendent Kelly Lara, and Tam senior and Black Student Union (BSU) Co-president Auvin Cole.
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Black History Month deserves more celebration at Tam

Black History Month deserves more celebration at Tam

By Colette Hale, Op/Ed Editor Jan 5, 2023
Black History Month has been a prominent, nationwide event ever since former President Gerald Ford officially recognized it in 1976. The month is intended to celebrate and honor the contributions and legacy of Black Americans across the U.S. 
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Someone you need to meet: Symil Austin

Someone you need to meet: Symil Austin

By Lily Lunn, Lifestyles Editor, Graphics Editor, Social Media Editor Oct 26, 2021
“I want people at Tam to know that everyday I’m trying my best to learn and adapt to new things.”
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SOAR and Leadership hold 2019 Breakthrough Day

SOAR and Leadership hold 2019 Breakthrough Day

By Sam Glocker and Saranyu Nel Jun 8, 2019
The original Breakthrough Day took place on February 27, 1967. This year, students in SOAR and Leadership held a series of seminars and events aimed to cultivate school-wide discussion about racism.
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Editorial: Not Quite Breaking Through

Editorial: Not Quite Breaking Through

By Editorial Staff Mar 13, 2019

In the summer of 2017, two former Tam students spray painted a racial epithet on the side of Wood Hall, directed at our principal J.C. Farr. While this hate crime was egregious and despicable, it provided...

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Black Student Union Cancels Assembly

Mar 10, 2013

The annual Black Student Union (BSU) assembly slated for February 27 was cancelled amidst what Tam staff assistant and BSU advisor Jewel Barrow characterized as “changing attitudes” towards the club. According...

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