By: Alaysia Curry and Daylun Armstrong
February 22, 2022
History goes beyond what is written in the history books. There are so many things in history that we do not know enough about, and it is important as a district that we begin having more in-depth information and conversations about how the past affects the world that we live in today.
In the United States, there are many history months that are celebrated including Black History Month (currently), Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ History Month as well as Pride Month, National Latinx Heritage Month/Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American (Indigenous) Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, along with many more.
It is important to not only learn about history during the month that it is celebrated but to learn throughout the entirety of the year about how history not only shapes the world but how it shapes the people affected by it.
During this February, Brooklyn High School celebrates Black History by having students research Black historical/influential figures, creating presentations, as well as displays throughout the hallways that showcase contributions and accomplishments that had a major impact on history.
{Pictured above are displays of Simone Biles, Larry Doby, Alice Walker, and Amanda Gorman, just a few of the many displays of historical/influential figures throughout BHS.}
Although this is a good first step, there needs to be a continuous effort put forth year-round, not only to express the importance but to learn about a lot of history untold.
Brooklyn City School District Superintendent, Dr. Theodore Caleris, states: “What I want most for our school community is to celebrate the diversity of all of our students and staff. One of the greatest characteristics of our community is that we represent so many unique and diverse nationalities and ethnicities. Through our strategic planning process, the district plans to take a look at how all students and staff are represented in our school district.”
History is still continuing to happen every single day. School should be a place to expand your knowledge, be in an open environment to have in-depth and important conversations, and to help create change in the world.
We, as students, will continue to work with the administration to make further improvements to our school district to ensure that students feel represented and listened to on a daily basis.
THE RETURN OF THE EYE 