The Black History Showcase Arrives
In 1926, Carter G. Woodson established the first official Negro History Week. His goal was to promote and educate people about Black history, culture, and the unnamed heroes in history books. Today, Negro History Week has evolved into what is now known as Black History Month. The month of February is now dedicated to understanding black history, going beyond stories of racism and slavery to spotlight Black achievements and contributions to the world.
In celebration of Black History Month, Deerfield Beach High School will be hosting the Black History Month Showcase. The showcase honors the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout history as well as highlights the achievements and talents of today’s young Black students.
“It makes me happy I have a place in school to not only learn about my history but share and connect with it,” said D.B.H.S. junior Courtney Gift,
“it’s important that kids, especially black kids, feel as though they are heard and celebrated in places like school.”
The showcase will be held in the school’s auditorium during periods 6 and 8 on Monday, February 28th to wrap up the month with a celebration. Ms. Major-Shipman is the administrator in charge of the production. The students starring in the production have been practicing for the past month in preparation for the big show.
“The people in charge of and the show have been incredibly inspiring. The environment during practices created a safe space for all of us to practice our talents in a nonjudgmental way that helped shape the final product.” Gift said.
Students are planning to perform a range of talents from reading poetry to dancing in a group. However, the one thing all the acts will have in common is the purpose of being performed. To celebrate and give recognition to a culture and history talked about so rarely outside of those in it.
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