The Black History Month Luncheon was hosted in the Media Center on March 10th. It brought together teachers and administrators in a celebration that emphasized the importance of celebrating different races and cultures.
The event was put together by the Black History Club, who also assisted in serving the food to the faculty and staff, ensuring that the event ran smoothly. The event allowed the Black History Club to show the vibrant culture and heritage of Black history and highlighted how people can come together and be unified.
“I have amazing Black History Club board members; they’re so mature, and they are very helpful in many ways. I put all my faith in them, so I knew things would run smoothly,” said Black History Club Sponsor Ms. Cabral. “It was nice to stand on the outside and look at everyone enjoying themselves and enjoying their food.”
The Black History Club learned from mistakes at last year’s luncheon to properly set up the event. The luncheon served primarily Black Soul food, with the club members aiding in preventing the food from getting scorching hot, which was one of the major mistakes from the previous year. The result was a well put-together and successful luncheon that everyone was able to enjoy.
Beyond this, it was one of the rare occurrences where teachers and staff could interact with each other outside of the classroom. The luncheon provided the opportunity for the faculty to connect, allowing them to relax, eat, and catch up with their colleagues before going back to the students.
“Most of our events focus on the students and our members, but this is to give a chance for the teachers to come out and enjoy themselves and show them what the Black History Club represents, and as the president, I feel like it’s important to show this,” said senior D’arin Folyd-Baldyin.
Overall, the luncheon was a great showcase of the connection between the teachers and their coworkers, as well as an opportunity to celebrate the efforts of those celebrated in Black History. Even though Black History Month has ended, its impact has continued to affect the students and teachers, as shown through the efforts of the members of the Black History Club.
