Appreciation Posts

Claude McKay was a Jamaican writer and a poet that played a key part in the Harlem Renaissance. He is best known for his poetry that acted as a breakthrough to start large movements in the Harlem Renaissance and in more recent year his poem "If we must die" that was written as a response to the Red Summer. This poem has acted as new inspiration and stance for BLM due to the powerful message behind it about standing up against racism. Submitted by student James Helmick

"Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible" -Maya Angelou, one of the most talented and influential black artists to ever live. Submitted by student Elliot Clevenger

The reason I look up to Darius Rucker is because his music speaks to me and a lot of other people. Another reason is because he speaks what's on his mind and he's not going to apologize for saying what is needed to be said. The biggest accomplishment that i recognize in his career was that he is the first African American country singer to reach number one since 1983. Those are some of the many reasons why Darius Rucker is a big inspiration to me. Submitted by student Logan Leek

Michelle Obama is the first African-American First Lady and was extremely memorable. She advocated for many different things, such as healthier families, service members and their families, and higher education. Submitted by student Emma Williams

Appreciation for Jackie Robinson for being the first African American male to play major league baseball, and revolutionizing the sport. Submitted by student Hunter Kelly

Appreciation post for all of the former Negro League Baseball Players. In 2020 Rob Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball, made Negro League Baseball count as part of official historic records. Those Negro League players are now a part of the official historical record with other Major Leaguers. Submitted by alumni Ryan Kurpiel

This is a slideshow about Augusta Savage, a sculptor best known during the Harlem Renaissance. Submitted by student Marisa Solimeo

This appreciation post is dedicated to Vice President Kamala Harris. Kamala Harris not only persevered through racism and sexism during the presidential election, she encouraged many young girls to follow their dreams. She has given hope to many boys and girls throughout the world that there can be change in the world. Not only is she an African-American, she is a woman. A woman who has been through it all. Kamala Harris continues to lead by example and gives me hope that there can be good in this world. Submitted by student Sareyah Rivers

Jack Roosevelt Robinson was a professional American baseball player who became the first African American to play in the MLB. Submitted by student Alexandra Henseler

Appreciation post for our Vice President Kamala Harris, she is the first female vice president. Submitted by student Victoria Nicholson

Jackie Robinson was the first African American

to play Major League Baseball. Before Jackie played baseball, he had served in the U.S. Army for 2 years before he was Honorably Discharged following an instant where he was ordered to sit in the back of a bus. This incident was what gave him the foreshadowing to what he would have to face in the future. After being Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Army, Jackie played numerous sports such as football in Hawaii and baseball for the Kansas City Monarchs. This caught the attention of the president and general manager of the Dodgers, Branch Rickey. As most of people know, Jackie played for the Dodgers and was the first African American to play

Major League baseball which was a turning point in baseball and civil rights. Submitted by student Owen Poe

Hip-Hop majoretting began in the late 60s and is mainly seen in HBCUs. It combines the energy of the high step marching style of black college bands with West African, jazz, modern, and hip-hop choreography. Submitted by student Zamona Jordan