BISD Celebrates Black History
In honor of Black History Month, Beaumont ISD highlighted the achievements and contributions of African-Americans throughout our nation's history. Campuses celebrated the month with parades, performances, in-classroom enrichment and more.
A student project at the Paul Brown Center transformed a hallway into a “Museum of Black History” displaying parts of the Civil Rights Movement. Beaumont United held a Black History Spirit Week that included “Welcome to Wakanda” Wednesday, encouraging students to wear traditional African garments/prints to commemorate the black history origin.
The Black History program at Amelia featured spiritual hymns and a play by fifth-grade students entitled “Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around.” Blanchette invited a panel of local leaders to a morning assembly, Guess hosted an African-American parade and the advanced theatre class at Vincent presented “Now Let Me Fly.” Bingman and Caldwood hosted programs as well.
Students at Charlton-Pollard enjoyed a week of activities that included Houston quilter Billie Hall, a student re-enactment of The March on Washington, a wax museum and a step show. “It is always extremely important for all students to take part in activities spotlighting important people and events in history. Black History Month allows us to spotlight those contributions of African-Americans,” said principal Dr. Charisma Popillion. “We want to make history come alive for our students so they can truly appreciate all that once was, what is, and what is to be.”
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