One hundred students attended the first annual Social Justice Read-In and Coffeehouse, abbreviated SJRI, on April 12, sponsored by the Livingston High School chapter of the National English Honor Society (NEHS).
The event highlighted literature from the many cultures that make up Livingston’s cultural tapestry, said Romeela Anand, who founded and coordinated the event.
“It promoted the recognition of diverse voices, especially when some of these works are being banned around the country,” she said.
SJRI featured booths from high school cultural organizations including the AAPI Youth Alliance, Black Student Union, Muslim Student Association, Italian Club, Eastern European Club, Christian Club, LHS NOW, and Women in Entrepreneurship and Stem. In addition to exploring booths to learn about marginalized authors, cultural literary movements and diverse books, students performed original written works in an Open Mic.