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Live theater supporters are invited to view a rehe

Live theater supporters are invited to view a rehearsal recording at 7 p.m. tonight of “Side Show,” Branham’s delayed spring musical. In an email, theater director Jennifer Sorkin said that decision was reluctantly made official due to a recent county order limiting outdoor performances to 25 people, which would have been impossible with a cast and crew of 68, especially with social distancing measures in place. The musical follows the lives of the real-life Daisy and Violet Hilton, played by incoming sophomore Carissa Freimarck and graduating senior Kayla Patrick, conjoined twins who became stage performers in the 1930s. “We are incredibly proud of the work we put into our production,” said Sorkin. According to Patrick in a promotional video, the elaborate period-specific costuming and sets were a cut above what Backstage Bruins have done before. Without an audience, the group is looking to recoup its expenses, and has set up a PayPal account to accept donations. The link for the Zoom peformance and the fundraiser can be found in our bio.

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Sorkin

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The Branham community took to the streets this aft

The Branham community took to the streets this afternoon in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. There were no speakers, but the peaceful protest exchanged chants naming the black victims who died after confrontations with police. Among the recent names were George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, and Breonna Taylor, who died in her home after being shot eight times by Louisville, Ky. police. At 5 p.m. the crowd knelt for 8 minutes, 46 seconds in Floyd’s memory. To address the Black Lives Matter movement, Principal Cheryl Lawton and ASB leaders sent an email on Tuesday to Branham staff and students about their plans to make “systemic change” toward a more inclusive campus, including conducting group discussions, assemblies and support groups among families and staff.
Photos by Julianne Alvares and Andi Miller

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Branham’s Black Student Union is joining a prote

Branham’s Black Student Union is joining a protest today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the corner of Branham and Meridian as a show of solidarity with the nationwide Black Lives Matter movement, which has mobilized in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. The protest was organized by students attending St. Francis Cabrini who live in the Branham community. The BSU convened last Wednesday to broaden its efforts to effect change at Branham and in the community. In addition to planning the protest, the group is seeking the input of black students on campus to draft a list of demands to present to Branham administrators.
BSU leader Sofia Nonga, a junior, told the Bear Witness that it is important to demonstrate locally to show local officials and law enforcement of the need for change. “Police brutality isn’t an isolated event,” she said. “It occurs everywhere including the Bay (Area) and including in San Jose.”
Because of the movement, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo on Monday shared a budget proposal that emphasized police reform, rather than defunding, which includes de-escalation training and providing data transparency on police stops.

Photo by Lily Middleton

Correction: The original text noted that BSU students organized the protest, but they are joining one that was initiated by St. Francis Cabrini students in the Branham community.

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Incoming seniors Anna Ashe and Alison Keane joined

Incoming seniors Anna Ashe and Alison Keane joined thousands of protesters in Downtown San Jose on Friday to draw attention to the Black Lives Matter movement, which has gained momentum since the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died during a police arrest in Minneapolis on May 25. The crowd knelt in honor of Floyd, and continued their calls for an end to police brutality in the African American community. The protests, in their second week, have grown into a global movement, with thousands in Australia, Britain, France and Germany protesting in solidarity while calling out their own country’s racism.

Photos by Lily Middleton (@lilyhm.photos)

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Spread over two days, the class of 2020 had their

Spread over two days, the class of 2020 had their chance to walk across the stage, socially distanced, for their hybrid graduation ceremony. Joined by immediate family, the seniors shared the moment with their favorite teachers, who they selected to hand them their diplomas. Activities director Christina Hillman organized the pomp and circumstance with administrative staff, which included a photo op in front of a Branham backdrop. Video of the event will begin streaming next Friday.

Photos by Lily Middleton

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The Bear Witness stands with you in solidarity. Th

The Bear Witness stands with you in solidarity. Throughout the day, we will be sharing thoughts about race and injustice from the black community at Branham.

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