Black History month is an annual time meant to celebrate the history of African Americans and their contributions to the world. It brings awareness and helps us appreciate the culture and significance behind their doings. At Steinert, there is a Black Student Union club whose purpose is to create a uniting and safe space for minorities here. It started in 2021 and is still going strong now with growing members and opportunities. This year's Black History Month, BSU crafted a performance for the student body to honor this very important month.

The program began with BSU’s Step Team, Shanya Tucker and Azura Hilton. They made something difficult look so easy! They started with their traditional step choreography and ended with a modern step dance alongside some hip hop music. The crowd caught on to the hype, setting the tone for the upcoming performances. 

“Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes was read aloud to the audience by Rayonna Daniels. Daniels chose this poem for its relatable words that could move anyone with its powerful lines.

Ruby Crowell and Nevaeh Washington graced SHS with an amazing song and dance. Ruby began Cynthia Erivo’s “Stand Up” with passionate choreography. Halfway through, Nevaeh Washington joined her on stage and contributed sweet vocals, with the crowd eventually joining in. It was a beautiful experience for BSU and the audience because at that moment, we were all one enjoying the moment together as one.

The crowd was then blessed with a “piece of Africa” from me and Jason Shem. We are both Ghanaians, and we shared general facts about the beautiful continent of Africa. We then went on to explain hilarious, and culturally relatable experiences many African and foreign kids go through.

Next our BSU actors performed “A Lunch In Ghana” featuring famous figures such as Maya Angelou, Malcolm X, and more. This play's significance was to generally educate the significance of Black History and provide a deeper understanding of how black excellence is viewed through the eyes of an African American.

The overall event was closed out by BSU’s dance team, who created a fantastic dance to Davido’s “High”. The girls dressed in traditional Kente cloths as they danced, incorporating trendy American and African moves into the routine!

Overall, for this being BSU’s first time performing something of our own design, I feel that we did an awesome job! The overall feedback from the school community was overwhelmingly supportive. It was a tremendous event that was enjoyed by all. Well done to each member that participated! Hopefully we will be able to continue the tradition next year!