BLACK HISTORY MONTH THE BELFIELD BANTER: In Collaboration with the BSU
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ORIGINS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH adapted from the @saintsbhm2022 instagram
— Carter G. Woodson Woodson created “Negro History Week” in 1926 and, because of that, we have him to thank for Black History Month as we know it today. Born in 1875 to poor and illiterate former slaves, Woodson was truly a self-made man. He first started full-time school at the age of 20 in 1895. By 1912, he had earned two degrees from the University of Chicago and a doctorate from Harvard University. He taught in public schools and eventually became the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University. Seeing a need for more people to study Black History, Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.
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MEMORIES FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM
by Nia Robinson — Over the years, I have been to many of the Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC. I’ve admired the dresses first ladies wore on the days of their husbands’ inaugurations at the National Museum of American History, and I’ve observed in awe the quest to explore our expansive universe at the Air and Space Museum. The Smithsonian Museums do a great job at making knowledge and art accessible for everyone in the DC area, yet, for a long time, they decided to exclude groups of people from the historical narrative while showing art stolen from those same peoples. Historians and museum curators are still working to correct this false portrayal of U.S and world history. One of these changes was the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in its permanent location in 2016. It has a unique five-floor layout: three are marked by a guided walk through of African-American History, starting with the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, while the top two focus on cultural history, like music and poety. I had the opportunity to visit this museum in the summer of 2018, and it took my breath away. I was amazed by more parts of the museum than I can recount.
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MEMORIES FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MUSEUM “SOJOURNER” DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AND HIS IMPACT MY CONNECTION TO KWANZAA REFLECTIONS ON THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH PLAYLIST SHOUTOUTS (FROM ALL OF YOU) TO MEMBERS OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY FEATURING INFORMATION ON INFLUENTIAL BLACK FIGURES IN HISTORY FROM THE @SAINTSBHM2022 INSTAGRAM
But, the portion of the museum experience that stuck the most with me was the “time-traveling” trip through African American history on the first three floors. Dark and tight, the space is structured so your eyes are drawn to the art and plaques full of information. After weaving through the Columbian Exchange and American Slavery sections, viewers reach the Civil War exhibit. More than just telling basic facts, the exhibit tells the story of soldiers and highlights the all Black regiments that fought for the segregated Union army. Many photos, both gruesome and triumphant, adorn the walls. Page 1
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Sitting down, I looked around and admired how the museum brought together such a diverse group of people to study Black history. I was impacted, not only by the chronological exhibits themselves, but by the reactions of the people moving through history: I watched as a man silently stood at attention and souluted an all Black company of around 20 soldiers, whose story had been previously lost to history. They never received the honor they deserved, yet a little over 150 years later a man showed his appreciation for a nation that they helped build. How many other Black soldiers are missing photos? Missing textbook pages, museum exhibits? Who will remember them and honor their legacy? While sitting on that same bench, I noticed a Black mother and her young daughter making their way around the exhibit. At each plaque, the mother helped her daughter sound out each of the words as they learned new stories together. The mom offered encouraging words as the girl sounded out the word “emancipation.” Education has been a guiding force in the African-American community. 175 years ago, learning to read was not a privilege this girl could have, as it was barred from slaves during the Antebellum period. As she stumbled through her reading, she exemplified how far Black people have come. Through education, her mom passed on the strength and resilience of the Black women before her. These stories of intergenerational respect, trauma, and humanity appear in every exhibit in the museum and deserve to be recognized. I still remember getting up from my seat and feeling a sense of awe, not just for all that I learned from the stories in the museum, but also from the people around me. The man and the mother and daughter have stayed in my heart, just like the images of the people on the museum walls.
UVA’S MEMORIAL TO ENSLAVED LABORERS The Memorial to Enslaved Laborers is a memorial in honor of the 4-5,000 enslaved people who lived and worked at UVA at any point between 1817 and 1865. The memorial includes 4,000 memory marks in their honor. Check out this website for more.
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by Teddy Oakey — A lifetime of battle For rights, and undoing wrongs. Sojourner Truth, her name By choice, not birth A Sojourner to “travel up and down the river, showing people their sins being a sign to them” Years in bondage Yet freedom with rhetoric And honored for fighting each of her wars By being the first person to walk on Mars
Amanda Gorman I admire Amanda Gorman’s gift for poetry and the hope she both verbalized and embodied when she performed her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” at the 2021 inauguration ceremony. Her talent in writing, especially at such a young age, makes her an artistic inspiration to me, and her art uplifts this country by representing a new era where we strive to elevate many different voices and experiences. Mr. Trã Nicholson Mr. Nicholson brings joy to his work and everyone around him. He is kind, patient, generous, and knowledgeable. His support of students from grades 5-12 makes a huge impact, and I am grateful that he is part of our community. rD . Autumn Graves Dr. Autumn Graves is a thoughtful, intellectual African American woman whose leadership and presence as a Head of School continues to model and inspire future African American leaders of the next generation. Mr. Isaiah Fullen Mr. Isaiah Fullen is a teacher in our pre-school, who brings smiles to the faces of children everyday. He has a special relationship with every child he teaches or coaches, because he takes the time to get to know them, listen to them, and show interest in their passions. Page 2
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING AND HIS IMPACT
by Noelle Robinson — If you had to start a TikTok page, what would your videos look like? What would be the theme of the page? There is something beautiful about social media, in how the world is connected. I have learned about various ways of life, religious traditions, cultural heritages, and personal stories from swiping on my screen. It is insane that someone talking about their day can receive over a million views. This also shows the accessibility we all have to a stage before the world. Beyond TikTok, and scaling down from the one billion users, an Instagram post reaches all of your followers. During the school, we have chapel, Monday meetings, and forums. My point in saying this is that there are many platforms for you all to share your voice. The internet and the St. Anne’s-Belfield community have made it accessible for all of us.
We learn about Dr. Martin Luther King because he understood the value of his voice. He used his voice to teach people about the power of love, the power of words, and the power of regular people. He entered communities to curate change and garnered national attention. Dr. King exemplifies the principle of teaching the world through an abundance of hope and love. He taught people to rebel without violence and to protest with peace. His principles have been carried into many modern protesting and calls for change. As we have grown into reading current events and watching the news, there has been a lot of racial and religious violence. Through these experiences, I have learned two lessons of my own. First, reading the news or talking about important social issues might make us uncomfortable. It is okay for you to identify that feeling, but that does not give you reason to stop listening and learning. When I was younger, I wanted to solely focus on the positive. However, as I ma-
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-tured, I realized that we cannot escape the negative or uncomfortable parts of reality. It is better to understand it than it is to ignore it. Second, it is all of our responsibility to carry ourselves into a more equitable and just society. If I say “someone stand up” to a room of 100 people, how many people would actually stand up? Most would think someone else will do it. This is an example of the diffusion of responsibility. If we think to ourselves someone will help them or someone will share information about a certain event, why not you? Martin Luther King said, “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” From global warming, to inequitable housing, to fill in the blank, we can all learn more about what is going on, listen to people who want to educate others, boost their voices, and share our own voice. I am not here asking you to learn about everything, because you cannot do it all. However, we can start small by finding some causes we are passionate about, volunteering, or by reading the news. Silence and ignorance is not an option. We all have many platforms to share our voice, to boost the voices of others, learn from others, and understand different opinions. With Google, TikTok, Instagram, and the world at your fingertips, we can listen and learn. We are all changemakers by getting ourselves and others involved in a cause, speaking up when something is wrong, and inspiring conversation about societal issues. We don’t have to act on the Martin Luther King level. Start small and build. We all have the platforms to spark change and communities who want to listen. Do not be silent, and do not forget the power of your voice.
NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator. Tyson studied at Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Columbia University. From 1991 to 1994, he was a postdoctoral research associate at Princeton University. Tyson’s professional research interests include star formation, exploding stars, dwarf galaxies, and the structure of the Milky Way. Like his friend Carl Sagan, Dr. Tyson has played an important role in popularizing astrophysical concepts and discoveries. He is most famous for popularizing science with books such as The Pluto Files (2009) and through hosting his series about science, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014). Page 3
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KEHINDE WILEY Kehinde Wiley is an American portrait painter based in New York City known for his highly naturalistic paintings of Black people, frequently referencing the work of the Old Masters. He was the first Black artist to paint the official portrait of a President of the United States (Barack Obama- 2017). Wiley’s portrait paintings pioneered the use of historical Western art conventions to portray BIPOC, showing them to be as worthy as they already were of appearing in galleries and museums. By shifting the subjects of classical portraiture, Wiley’s work has shifted the limited labels of who can feel welcome within art institutions. He says, “When I have exhibitions, the people who don’t belong to the typical museum demographic show up. People view themselves within the rubric of possibility.”
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aJ mez Johnson Jamez is a great teammate on and off the court. Whenever I miss a shot he reassures me and tells me I should keep shooting the rock. At the start of the year, Jamez helped me find some of my classes because I missed orientation and he didn’t. [He is] everything you can look for in a great friend. Nigel McLaughlin Nigel is a great Saint! His chapel was so powerful and moving. He is a good and supportive friend who cares deeply. Nigel shows us all how kindness can make a difference. A Tribe Called Quest Being from a different country, their music introduced me to hip-hop. Their lyrics and social commentary educated me on the experience of being black in the US. Ati’Aja Carey A quick wit, an even temper, cool under pressure, and a fine stage manager. So happy she is a member of the Saints community I admire her ease and confidence.
MEL’S CAFE The premier Black-owned business of C’ville. Ms. Matilda Ferguson Matilda is a POWERHOUSE. Matilda keeps this place running and looks out for all of our students and faculty. Thank you for caring about us and doing all that you do. Plus, I love our lunch-line banter. iV ola Davis She is an actress icon that embodies Black excellence and is outstanding in every role she plays. She won two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy, and two Tony Awards. She is the first African-American to achieve a “Triple Crown of Acting.” She was on Time Magazine’s Top 100 Influential People in the World in 2012 and 2017. Angel Negash When you are around her, you can talk to her about anything and there is endless laughter. Cortez Anderson Just a cool person.
Located on Main Street, Mel’s Cafe is a family business that has been around for about 15 years. They sell traditional soul food and cater large events. Check them out this weekend!
BAYARD RUSTIN He organized the March on Washington in 1963 and was a key advisor a key advisor to MLK. to In MLK. 2013, he In 2013, was posthumously he was postawarded humouslythe awarded Presidenthe tial Presidential Medal of Medal Freedom. of Freedom. Read a more in depth Read aarticle more in on Rustin depth article from last on year’s Banter Rustin from here.last year’s Banter here. Page 4
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MARSHA P. JOHNSON Marsha P. Johnson was a Black activist, self-identified drag performer, and a trans woman who was integral in the Stonewall Riots of 1969. She marched for members of America’s most marignalized citizens: members of the queer, Black, poor, and gender-nonconforming communities. She founded Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) with Sylvia Rivera. To learn more, visit this website.
MY CONNECTION TO KWANZAA
by Nia Robinson — Born together on Dec 22 (and coming home on Christmas Day), my sister and I were the perfect Christmas gifts. I am grateful for the thought my parents put into our names because not only do they fit us perfectly, but they also subtly relate to the holiday season. My sister, born first, received the obvious choice, Noelle, derived from the french word for christmas: Noël. I got a name with less of a clear connection to the holiday season, but that connected me to African-American History and the quest to establish the Black community in America. The name, Nia, has Swahili roots and is the 5th day of Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday. The public has a very loose understanding of what Kwanzaa means. It’s usually included in the phrase “happy holidays,” along with Christmas and Hanukkah, as people try to be more inclusive. It’s associated with Africa, which isn’t wrong, but many people falsely assume that it’s an African holiday; growing up I thought this was true as well. Most people knew that families traditionally light candles every night, and maybe even that the colors of Kwanzaa are red, green, and black. This was also all I knew about the holiday, until I started to do more research into my name and its origins. In 1966, Professeur Dr. Maulana Karenga started the Kwanzaa holiday to bring black people together after the Watts Rebellion in 1965– a series of riots after a violent police stop in a Los Angeles predominantly Black neighborhood. Although not an African Holiday, Dr. Maulana-
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As the Black Power movement gained popularity, it encouraged pan-Africanism and Black Nationalism. Many people wanted to explore their African roots and history, so even the simple idea of Africa was a great unifying force, as Black Americans searched for an identity within and outside America. Dr. Maulana outlined seven principles– the Nguzo Saba– that he hoped families would reflect on as they welcomed the new year. One value is celebrated each night, as families light a candle. Those principals make up the foundation of the holiday, but its traditions can differ from family to family: there are seven symbols that can surround the Kinara (candle holder), some enjoy a Karamu feast on the 6th day of Kwanzaa, and others share a drink from the Kikombe cha Umoja, or Unity Cup. My name, Nia, represents the 5th day of Kwanzaa meaning purpose: to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community, in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. As I create connections to my African heritage, I appreciate all the sacrifices it took for me to live the privileged life I enjoy today. The Nguzo Saba can bring all of us together as we aim to create a more inclusive and empathetic world.
DUKE ELLINGTON Duke was an extremely influential jazz singer, pianist, and composer. Even through the Depression and WW2, he continued to share music with the help of his orchestra (which he unconventionally conducted from his piano). His most famous song is “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)”, first recorded in 1932. Page 5
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PHIL WILSON A prominent African American HIV/AIDS activist, Wilson founded the Black AIDS Institute in 1999. He was, in part, inspired by the death of his partner from an HIV-related illness and his own HIV diagnosis. In 2010, Wilson was appointed to President Obama’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. Wilson also served as a World AIDS Summit delegate and advocated for the CDC to provide additional funding to black groups, so they have the resources to educate and mobilize their community around HIV/AIDS issues.
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Rae eL wis-Thornton She was the first African American woman to step forward into the public eye to announce that she was HIV positive. In 1994, with an prominent article in Essence magazine (the headline read: “I’m young, I’m educated, I’m drug-free, and I’m dying of AIDS.”), she helped change the public’s understanding of how HIV is transmitted, and her speaking engagements with teens likely saved lives. Nasir McCollough I think everyone should get to know Nasir, because he is funny, smart, and kind! aK therine Johnson One of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist, Katherine was a trailblazer for both women and people of color in the field of mathematics.
Maddie Rice She is super positive, and, whenever I am having a bad day, she cheers me up in an instant. I look forward to her hugs, and her positivity always makes my day.
Ms. Indea Harris Indea is a ball of light - her smile is contagious, her good humor uplifts those around her, and she cares so deeply. I feel so lucky to see her each day. Thank you for all that you do.
eD smond Tutu He taught forgiveness. He sought for truth and reconciliation. And then, one day, when it all got too much for him, he wept.
Brehanu Bugg A natural leader, a powerful mind who is an excellent public speaker, and a very good friend. I admire Brehanu’s confidence and sense of humor. Brehanu, you will be missed next year and we know you will do great things in the world!
Mr. Phil Stinnie Mr. Stinnie is a gentle giant. He connects well with everyone and is truly a caring soul. I admire the way he keeps an eye on people that need him, without letting them know that he is watching. He seems to know you need him before you realize it yourself. I can’t say how important he is to the STAB community. Hats off to our Mr. Stinnie! Ary Branch Ary is strong, funny, and beautiful! We are lucky to have her as part of our STAB community! K ai Davis h Khai is a talented musician and composer. He has a deep and thoughtful manner and is a good friend. I admire his ability to express himself through his music and look forward to hearing more. Khai, thank you for sharing your gifts with our community!
TONI MORRISON Chloe Anthony Wofford Morrison is a novelist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. After getting her B.A. in English from Howard University, she went to Cornell University for a master’s degree in American Literature. She became the first black female editor at Random House in New York. Some of her famous books include The Bluest Eye, Beloved and Song of Solomon. You can find some of her books here.
JAMES BALDWIN James Baldwin was a prominent writer and activist in both the Civil Rights Movement and the Gay Liberation Movement. His books sought to educate and tell the Black narrative. He spent time in Paris to escape American Racism and find a place to more openly express his sexuality. Page 6
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REFLECTIONS ON THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH PLAYLIST by Mr. Jordan Taylor — Perhaps many more can be pointed out, but I find two central ironies as I reflect on the playlist for the 2022 Black History Month that has been ringing through the center hall (speaker/ echo chamber) of Randolph Hall for the past month.
The first is what I think about the relationship between African-American music and specifically American musical history. The central irony remains that every month is Black History Month, when it comes to appreciating the shaping forces and influences on that American sound. From field hollers, to House music, African-Americans have pioneered innovations, while encoding the deep oral tradition that unites the African diaspora. Diaspora has its root in the word “to spread,” and it is, maybe, most fruitful to imagine the world as a place pollinated by African musical polyrhythms. So, this year, we might have tacked more toward Bob Marley, Lee Scratch Perry, Miriam Makeba, Fela, or Oumou Sangare to appreciate the fertile productions in the West Indies and Africa that continue today. The second irony really stems from, of course, it is the middle-aged bald white dude (me) who is making the selections. The story of African-American music is one of appropriation and as Bill Duke (famed black filmmaker,) said in Flying Bird High of basketball: “We played the game better than them. They invented a game, on top of a game.” That dynamic is certainly true in musical history, too. The teams and league rules pale in comparison to the musical industry’s appropriation and profiting from black musical excellence. We don’t have to look farther than the center square of any jazz history, Duke Ellington. All of Ellington’s early work is attributed to Ellington-Mills, referring to Irving Mills– Ellington’s manager who never wrote a note of classics like “Black and Tan Fantasy” or “The Mooche.”
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That visual irony aside, the selection and arrangement of this year’s playlist reflected a number of student choices from planning meetings, but the bulk of choices were made to reflect the rich musical heritage of Black History. The genres and periods reflect so much of the struggle for equal social and cultural citizenship. he recent emphasis on Hard Bop, the coded messages of Blues Music, the wry sexuality of rock and roll of the early sexual revolution, even the braggadocio of hip-hop has the feeling of internet celebrity hype. Still, tracks like “I’m Black and I’m Proud” or “Young, Gifted and Black” reflect the beautiful efflorescence of Black power, an era where the music provided the tag lines as well as the beats. But the familiars are there, the historically recovered like Lead Belly, and the megastars of their time, whether it is Bessie Smith Whitney Houston, or Drake. The playlist was arranged in clusters, where periods of free jazz or hard bop intermingle with early R&B and soul. These clusters give a sense of a great tradition influencing each other and singing from one “Talking Book,” as Stevie Wonder would have it. The collaboration and ongoing nature of this playlist opens up the possibility for how we build canons of black excellence. The idea of a canon or cultural idea is drawn from the church, but the 16-17 hours of the playlist is just a gateway into a world of Black excellence. It’s the steady beat that has enlivened and redeemed more than a little human misery, and it’s a tradition worth listening to, curating, and passing onto future generations. Happy to be the weird old guy who asks if you have considered Sun Ra, Missy Elliott, or Mdou Moctar in that process.
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PAULI MURRAY Pauli Murray was an American civil rights activist, women’s rights activist, lawyer, Episcopal priest, and author. Drawn to the ministry in 1977, Murray was the first African-American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest. She was the first Black person to earn a JSD (Doctor of the Science of Law) degree from Yale Law School and founded the National Organization for Women. Pauli Murray crafted a broad vision of justice, equity, and human rights using words as her primary tool in the fight for liberation. To learn more about her click this link.
HENRIETTA LACKS She was one of the many Black women who doctors took advantage of to conduct experiments: her cancer cells were taken from her without consent and are used even to this day for medical research. Her cells are used to test the effects of radiation and poisons, to study the human genome, to learn more about how viruses work, and wre crucial in the development of the polio and COVID-19 vaccines. To learn more, visit the The Henrietta Lacks Foundation whose goal is to help individuals and their families who have made important contributions to scientific research without their consent.
Octavia Butler Octavia Butler was a trailblazer, not only as a Black writer, but also as a woman writer of science and horror fiction. She wrote creative, daring, heart-rending, terrifying, beautiful, and prescient stories. Though, she is considered to be a pillar in these genres whose authors are overwhelmingly white and male, her work transcends genre. She is not remembered enough. Ms. Jill Mozee Jill Mozee is the heart of the pre-school. She has contributed to this community in so many ways over the years and still maintains a positivity and willingness to help every day. She is resourceful, kind, and has a natural gift of working with young learners. The Learning Village is lucky to have her as a teacher and a parent for an Upper Schooler. I have the utmost admiration for Jill’s hard work and resilience, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. She certainly deserves to be celebrated!
MARIE MBULLU Marie Mbullu is a 20-year-old Tanzanian American who, in addition to her obligations as a college student, runs the TikTok series “Habari Njema,” meaning good news in Swahili. “Habari Njema” focuses on spreading accurate news from politics to pop culture that spans the breadth of the African continent. Read more about her here.
RUTH WILSON GILMORE Geographer, professeur, prison abolitionist, and author, Ruth Wilson Gilmore continues to make an impact on the modern Civil Rights Movement. She authors the book Golden Gulag, which comments on the prison growth in California, despite the falling crime rate.
PAUL ROBESON A strident voice for Civil Rights, Paul Robeson bridged the gap between Black performers and Civil Rights. He weathered the backlash of anti-communist witch hunts, where he considered the inextricability of entertainment from politics: “music is a weapon” Page 8
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AUDRE LORDE Audre Lorde was an American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist. As a poet, she is best known for technical mastery and emotional expression. She’s also known for her poems that express anger and outrage at civil and social injustices she observed throughout her life. As a spoken word artist, her delivery was called powerful, melodic, and intense by the Poetry Foundation.
KEEANGA-YAMAHTTA TAYLOR Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor is a Professor at Princeton University and scholar of racial inequality in public policy making and the various ways that Black communities have challenged or resisted these constraints. She writes extensively on race and politics, Black social movements, and radical activism. Taylor’s book From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation, won the Lannan Cultural Freedom Award for an Especially Notable Book in 2016.
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EDITOR’S NOTE
by The Belfield Banter Editorial Board — Readers of The Belfield Banter, We hope you will enjoy this edition of The Belfield Banter, which is our second annual Black History Month edition. This issue came together thanks to the vision and talents of Black Student Union President (BSU) Nia Robinson, who led a Black History Month celebration that lives both on and off these pages. In addition to leading her Upper School Chapel a few weeks back, Nia encouraged the writers featured in this issue of the Banter to look inside and outside our school community to find inspiration in the work of black leaders, writers, artists, and creators. This exploration inspired the student poetry, feature and opinion pieces you will find here. A special word of thanks, also, to Mr. Taylor for his contributions to the Black History Month playlist. Once again, Saints, thank you for reading.
BARBARA JORDAN She was the first African-American elected to the Texas Senate in 1966 and the first woman and first African American elected to Congress from Texas in 1972. In the chaos of the Watergate scandal, she helped the nation remain calm and restored a sense of faith in the U.S. Government when it felt all was lost. In 1994, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She and her life partner, Nancy Earl, were together for over 30 years.
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