Students from Starlight Programs Use Performance to Speak Out

Starting in June, Starlight introduced a new performance initiative, “Raise Our Voices,” to give students with a connection to Starlight the opportunity to share their responses to the Black Lives Matter movement. Through this series, Starlight acknowledges the urgency for our community to speak out against racial injustice and inspire action through the power of art. 

All students featured participated in at least one of Starlight’s community engagement programs. These students’ performances radiate power in time of need and we are proud that they have chosen to share that with our audiences.  

Lauren Howard, 2017 Vincent Legacy Scholar
Emeli Sandé’s “Read All About It (pt. III)"

Amari Lewis, 2014 Vincent Legacy Scholar
Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come”

Danielle Woods, 2017-2019 Starlight Star
John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change” 

Lucas Lowry, 2016 Blue Star Award Winner
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “My Shot”