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West Philadelphia School Honors "Soul Train" At Black History Showcase

About 250 children participated in the tribute to the groundbreaking nationally syndicated program "Soul Train," Harold Bias said.

Harold Bias
Harold Bias (CBS News Philadelphia)

March 6, 2025

With a commitment to honoring and celebrating Black history throughout the year, Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest in West Philadelphia held a "GloTrain" student showcase Wednesday with songs, dances, fashion, dramatic performances and even commercial breaks from the 1970s to the present inspired by "Soul Train."

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"It's a nod and a paying homage to an iconic Black show of the 70s and 80s," Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest Academy Leader Harold Bias said. "And we are just bridging the gap between the younger generation and the older generation today."

Bias said the kids really get into the assignment.

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