{"id":6766,"date":"2026-02-12T17:19:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyceducationnews\/community-gathers-for-paths-hs-black-history-month-event-in-east-new-york\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:22:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:22:41","slug":"community-gathers-for-paths-hs-black-history-month-event-in-east-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyceducationnews\/community-gathers-for-paths-hs-black-history-month-event-in-east-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Gathers for PATHS HS Black History Month Event in East New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PATHS (Performing Arts &amp; Technology High School) will honor Black culture and student creativity at its annual <strong>Black History Month show<\/strong> on <strong>Friday, February 27, 2026<\/strong>. The event will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Auditorium, 400 Pennsylvania Ave., in East New York.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the showcase is themed <em>\u201c<strong>Our Story: The Power of Black Excellence<\/strong>,\u201d<\/em> and runs from <strong>6:00 PM to 8:00 PM<\/strong>, with doors opening at 5:00 PM. Students, families, and local residents are invited for an evening highlighting historical reflection and artistic expression.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Student Groups Shine Onstage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The performance lineup includes acts from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PATHS Theatre group<\/li>\n<li>PATHS Modern Band<\/li>\n<li>PATHS Dance<\/li>\n<li>PATHS Vocal ensemble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The students will bring Black history, perseverance, and success to life through dance, music, and theater, telling powerful stories that link past legacies to contemporary expression and future goals.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Celebrating Black History Through Creative Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The PATHS Black History Month event is a cherished tradition, giving students a stage to honor heritage and amplify their voices. This year\u2019s focus on Black excellence highlights personal growth and community pride through various artistic disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want the community to know this show represents much more than talent; it\u2019s about storytelling, pride, and encouragement,\u201d explained Mrs. Jones, PATHS Dance teacher. \u201cOur students deliver moving performances, sharing narratives of hope, culture, and pride worthy of the spotlight.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>All Are Welcome<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for students and children under 7. Residents, families, former students, and faculty from East New York and surrounding communities are urged to attend and cheer on the participants.<\/p>\n<p>The TJC Auditorium at 400 Pennsylvania Avenue will welcome a large audience for an uplifting annual gathering, celebrating unity, the arts, and cultural achievement within the school and the broader neighborhood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PATHS (Performing Arts &amp; Technology High School) will honor Black culture and student creativity at its annual Black History Month show on Friday, February 27, 2026. The event will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Auditorium, 400 Pennsylvania Ave., in East New York. 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