February is Black History Month, our favorite time of year! We've been celebrating Black Excellence all month long through music, conversation, and community.

"As a Black child, I know there’s gonna be cracks in the road as I become an adult. Stuff’s gonna happen, and some stuff has already happened. If I want to become one of the biggest football players out of Wilmington, I could make a big difference. There’s not a lot of players from Delaware. I want to show people that you can do this no matter where you come from."

-Benjamen, 5th grade

Benjamen was one of our rap soloists at We Hold These Truths. We've been talking to Ben and other choristers about their accomplishments and future goals as part of our February #BlackExcellence celebration on social media. Read on to learn more and to hear his solo!

DoMore24, Delaware's annual day of giving, is NEXT WEEK! This statewide giving day, organized by United Way and Spur Impact, is designed to rally support for causes that matter. We need your help to Do More!

WHAT: A 24-hour statewide charitable giving marathon, where gifts are "stretched" by a prize pool and matching dollars

WHEN: Thursday, March 2nd at 6pm to Friday, March 3 at 6pm

WHO: You! Gifts to the Choir School, starting at just $5, will be "stretched" by the prize pool and help us win additional funding.

HOW TO HELP: Make a gift. This is the BEST day of the year to support the Choir School because your dollar will go farther for our students!

HOW TO HELP: Share our social media posts. We'll be posting campaign updates on Facebook and Instagram, featuring music from the choristers!

Help the Choir School unlock prizes and stretch dollars to support our students and our life-changing programs. Please set a reminder to give, and help us spread the word! THANK YOU!

There was something powerful in the room at our annual Black History Month Concert! The music explored themes of racial injustice and inequity in America as well as Black joy, resilience, and excellence. Thank you to our families, ticket buyers, and subscribers for an electric, supportive audience!

Missed the livestream, or want to rewatch your favorite moments?

The replay is available now!

You have one more chance to hear us during Black History Month! We look forward to participating in this annual festival of spirituals alongside two local church choirs.

Sunday, February 26, 2023 | 3:00pm

St. Helena's Church

602 Philadelphia Pike, Bellefonte, Wilmington, DE

Freewill Offering

FEATURING:

The Choir School of Delaware

St. Helena's Church Choir

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Choir

For more information, contact St. Helena's at 302-753-5312.

On social media, we've been celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting the achievements of Black composers, historical figures, and our choristers. Here's a sneak peek of some people that we've celebrated. Join us on social media to learn more about these amazing examples of Black Excellence!

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