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Home Lifestyle Campus Happenings Photos: ‘And STILL I Rise. Memorial’ honors Black lives
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Photos: ‘And STILL I Rise. Memorial’ honors Black lives

By
Sydney White
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June 1, 2021
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Candle background behind the words "Forever in our hearts"
Salt Lake Community College Black Student Union hosted a memorial event on the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd. (Sydney White)

On Tuesday, May 25, Salt Lake Community College Black Student Union hosted the “And STILL I Rise. Memorial” at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus. The event, held on the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd, honored the Black lives that have been lost because of violence and racism. Participants were offered balloons to release at the night’s end and joined in the celebration of Black lives through song and spoken word.

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Jaycee Galvin at podium
During the first talk of the night, Jaycee Galvin welcomed attendees to the “And STILL I Rise. Memorial” on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death. (Sydney White)
Terri Hughes at podium
Terri Hughes sang a beautiful rendition of “A Change Is Gonna Come” that brought tears to eyes of those in attendance. (Sydney White)
Dr. Juone Kadiri at podium
Dr. Juone Kadiri talked on the resiliency of her ancestors and how it is still time to rise. (Sydney White)
Attendess socially distance
"And STILL I Rise. Memorial" attendees stand in response to questions posed by Dr. Juone Kadiri. (Sydney White)
Glory Johnson-Stanton at podium
Glory Johnson-Stanton sang “Still I Rise,” inspiring those in attendance to rise up. (Sydney White)
Attendees release balloons
As the "And STILL I Rise. Memorial" program closed, participants released balloons to signify the remembrance of those lost in the last year. (Sydney White)
Attendees laugh and talk
"And I STILL Rise. Memorial" attendees talked and laughed at the conclusion of the ceremony. (Sydney White)
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  • Black Lives Matter
  • Black Student Union
  • George Floyd
  • photo gallery
  • Salt Lake Community College
  • Taylorsville Redwood Campus
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