Dear McAuliffe Families,
As we start Black History Month, we asked our students to provide their voices on what Black History means to them.
"I think Black History means how dedicated we are to how we fight for our rights." Faith Clements (7th Grade)
“Black History means for us to celebrate black culture, it gives a sense of belonging. We should all celebrate Black History because it is all of our history.” Khloe Chin (7th grade)
"Black History Month is important to me because of what has happened in the past, the present, and sadly probably the future. It shows me what has happened and connects me to my heritage. Maybe it can be part of the solution for a better future!" Siana Brown (8th Grade)
"Black History is important because it symbolizes differences, and it’s important to learn the history and how it develops into different things." - Amaya Bryant (6th Grade)
“Black History shows the importance of why leaders like MLK and Malcom X did what they did for us. It’s not just a celebration, but a time for us to remember how they made an impact on us” Jaiden Moody (8th Grade)
“Black History is a way to celebrate and honor them and the progress that our leaders and ancestors have made for our culture. We need to honor and celebrate what they have done for the past generations and the people who are here today." Mia McCubbin (8th Grade)
As we honor Black History Month at McAuliffe, we invite our families to engage in conversations with students about the Black History Month activities, such as performances, trivia, door decorations, and other opportunities to explore how Black History has shaped our culture.
