East High School Black Heritage Dinner & Inspirational Show
Making Black Hisotry Month last
by Jonathan Gramling
Black History month isn't just for February anymore. At least that's how the leadership of the Black Student Alliance (BSA) at East High School feels. "We wanted to cross out the stereotype of February being the only month to celebrate Black History," said Makayla Allen, BSA's president. A lot of the history made by Black people wasn't just done in February," added Maya Williams, BSA's vice-president. "Black contributions happened throughout the year."
So the members of the BSA and their parents decided to do something about it. On March 9, BSA and its supporters put on the Black Heritage Dinner and inspirational Show at East High School. Students, faculty and friends filled East's auditorium to watch students from East High School and others perform acts that highlighted the breadth of African American culture.
Afterwards, the action moved to the cafeteria where the rap performances continued and everyone feasted on a meal featuring soul food provided by Melly Mell's Catering and desserts prepared by the parents. "There was a lot of stress going on," Williams sighed about the preparations leading up to the event. "But we're doing okay now." BSA could breathe easy because it had done Black History proud. |
