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At SJA and Columbia River, Habiba gave us all lessons to reflect upon, through fables from across the African Continent.

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Students read a short description of a different Black leader in our daily announcements. This one was Aretha Franklin.

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I created a Black History Month Choice Board, with the basic structure of the board coming from: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSYwzLoyCopWlBF9ZhFnOWr_KuK5dGRj__omB8olk4efEemFvnjs246vjS7ror4DHQ-1UiYA3eWidxx/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p
I added links to lesser-known historical figures and contemporary people currently making history using our new K-5 resource, Pebble Go.  I also included links to stories on Story Line Online, which allows people of color's stories to be highlighted while making sure these authors and illustrators are not missing out on revenue and recognition for their hard work.  This Choice Board feels like a great digital connection to the library display of physical books available for check out.
Heather Rhone, Teacher Librarian, Hazel Dell Elementary

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Harlem Renaissance Book Featured in Fort Outpost

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Harlem Renaissance Book Featured in Fort Outpost

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Fort Vancouver's student-run news publication shares book recommendations from the school's librarian. This month, the publication featured "Harlem Stomp!: A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance" by Laban Carrick Hill. https://issuu.com/fortvancouverhs/docs/fortoutpost-0223/12

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Some classrooms are learning and exploring Black American artists and musicians that changed America's cultural landscape. Some classrooms are doing a film study on Hidden Figures. Some classrooms are highlighting a prominent Black American a day, highlighting their impact on our society.

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The 4th and fifth grade student clubs at SJA are learning about Black advocates, authors, scientists, mathematicians and leaders this month.  Our Rainbow Club students focused on learning about Black advocates in the LGBTQ community. The students especially loved learning about the founders of Black Lives Matter and Bayard Rustin. We are excited to see which authors our Book Club kids learn about, as well as who will be showcased from our Equity Club and Leadership Club! Each club has picked some fun and inspiring facts to share with the school on morning announcements each day. A bulletin board is up to share the Black leaders who are inspiring our students.

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Hudson's Bay students viewed a critically-acclaimed documentary, "Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts," detailing the vital but often undervalued role of Black regiments in American military history. The creator, Dru Holley was in attendance and shared behind-the-scenes details with the class!

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Roosevelt hung a poster in the main lobby showcasing 44 Black Americans who "shook up the world." These important figures in American history are an inspiration to us all!

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Social Media Profile Picture for the Foundation's pages

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This month the Foundation is excited to have partnered with Gaiser Middle School's Black Student Union to not only create our profile picture for Black History Month, but to also create content for the whole month! Be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels to hear what our students want to share about Black History Month. #studentvoice #community

Learn more from Mx. Carina Brunner

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Chinook MLK/Black History Month Assembly Agenda

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Chinook MLK/Black History Month Assembly Agenda

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CRHS Jazz Band Performance of "Big John Special"

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CRHS Jazz Band Performance of "Big John Special"

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The Columbia River jazz band performed "Big John Special" during the annual MLK Day assembly. This swing song was composed by Horace Henderson and made popular by his brother, Fletcher Henderson's band. Swing is a style of jazz that grew from African American roots and dominated American popular music in what came to be known as the Swing Era (from approximately 1930 to 1945).