Photo illustration by Jeff Meddaugh/Staff Artist from a photo of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas by Ashley Landis/Staff Photographer.(Ashley Landis ...

ATLANTA - Booker T. Washington High School, named after the renowned activist and educator born into slavery, is celebrating its 100th anniversary today. The school, which first opened its doors ...

At Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, students are used to stepping into the spotlight, but for junior dance student Sofia Torres, that's something new.