By Lilah Wimbish, ICL Correspndant
A group of ICL students and teachers visited Notre Dame High School in San Jose on September 20th. The students were part of ICL’s Student Leadership Group (SLG). 
SLG is a group of students that go on field trips to speaker events and discuss current events with the speaker and other schools across the Bay Area.
The students listened to Doctor Clarence Benjamin Jones, a former veteran, and defending lawyer for Martin Luther King who contributed to the famous “I Have A Dream” speech. Doctor Jones discussed his personal experience with racism from the 1930’s to now. He spoke with students and teachers about the Black Lives Matter movement and 49er’s quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who decided to not stand for the National Anthem in order to bring light to the racism in our country. The SLG group also got to talk with other schools and address that racism is our biggest problem in society.
The Student Leadership Group wants students to build a community with other schools and also among themselves.
“SLG allows students to make a change in the community. We want to become leaders and inspire others,” said Ramon Smith, a student involved in SLG.
Teachers like Ms. Papas and Mr. Mueller believe that the Student Leadership group lets kids have the chance to get involved and be the change they want to see.
All students are welcomed to join the Student Leadership Group. If you’re interested in joining, you can talk to any member of the ICL student council or email Ms. Papas or Mr. Mueller. There is no commitment in joining SLG, but to be willing to come to the after school and/or lunch meetings.
