Agenda Item #5
Title
Black History Month
Description
In conjunction with Black History Month, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coordinating Committee Oratorical contest winners will be recognized.
Performing Arts:
Grades K-3
Kevin Eutsey Lake Park Baptist School
Grades 4-5
Ervin Williams H.L. Johnson Elem
Grades 6-8
Sandria Harris Bak Middle School of the Arts
Grades 9-12
Khala James Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Nikalas Chappelle Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Essay:
Grades K-3
Jermane D. Taylor P.B. County Virtual Academy
Grades 4-5
JQuela Murphy R.J. Hendley
Grades 6-8
Joycelyn Miles Roosevelt Middle
Grades 9-12
Tiffany Wright Suncoast High
Poetry:
Grades 6-8
Breezy Leassear Benjamin School
Grades 9-12
Ventiria Kendrick William T. Dwyer High
Art:
Grades K-3
Maximo Melchor Munoz Roosevelt Elementary
Grades 4-5
Gabriela Calato Roosevelt Elementary
Grades 6-8
Breezy Leassear Benjamin School
Grades 9-12
Marie Beneche Village Academy
Oratorical:
Grades K-3
Jasmine McKenzie Roosevelt Elementary
Grades 4-5
Erwin Williams H. L. Johnson Elementary
Grades 6-8
Breezy Leassear Benjamin School
Grades 9-12
Dain McGlashion William T. Dwyer High
In 1971, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coordinating Committee, Inc. (MLKCC), was organized initially as the Black Educators Caucus, sponsoring remedial tutorial programs in cooperation with the Minority Mental Health Association. In 1975, the program became an after school project and in 1979 expanded in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County to (1) sponsor oratory, poster and drama contest commemorating Dr. King's January birth date; (2) to provide Afro-Arts Annual presentation and (3) to participate in Palm Beach Community College's Annual Multicultural Festival. In addition to several other activities the competitive events include art exhibits, performing arts, oratorical, poster and essay contests. The executive director is retired Palm Beach County teacher, Edith C. Bush.
Recommendation
I recommend the School Board of Palm Beach County proclaims the month of February 2012 as National African American History Month and encourage district employees to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of African American history.
My Contact
Mark Mitchell
mark.mitchell@palmbeachschools.org
Nat Harrington
Vickie Middlebrooks
Financial Impact
None
Attachment: National African American History Month-Feb. 2012[1].pdf