Media Barred From Covering ETHS Summits for Black Students

Evanston Township High School’s first ever Black Female Summit in late September and its second Black Male Summit earlier this month were held as part of the school’s Social Consciousness Series although a local media organization was not allowed to cover them.

An Evanston Now article noted that when they requested access to cover the summits, Evangeline Semark, director of communications and engagement, replied by email.

“Thanks for reaching out. The Black Female and Black Male Summits are scheduled as student learning opportunities and therefore are viewed as an extension of the classroom. As such, a media presence is not appropriate.”

A news release instead indicated both summits “focused on the unique yet diverse lived experiences of students who identify as black women and black men.”

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