THE iPULSE WANTS TO KNOW

Students Are Asked: What Does Black History Month Mean to You?

By KATIE BLACK
Staff Writer

Denzel Samuel, freshman
“We honor individuals contributions to the African American community, Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X and now Barack Obama. We will never experience peaces until we can overcome the judgment of others.”
Desean Graham-Jones, freshman
“Black history has always meant a lot to me. It’s important to remember the past and recognize the struggle that Martin Luther King and Malcolm X fought so hard for. President Obama has a lot to live up to. We will have to wait and see if Obama really does make change.”

Striker Lee, junior
“February is a month that gives us time to reflect on all the landmarks the African American community has made as a whole. It reminds us of what leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. have done for African Americans. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream has finally come true.”

Chanel Smith, junior
“Black History Month has always been very empowering to me. Barack Obama’s moving into the White House was a huge step in the right direction in the fight against racism.
Black History has always meant a lot to me.”

Chris Batiste, junior
“Black History Month gives us  a chance to remember where we came from. We still have a ways to go in the fight against racism. This year I believe that Black History Month is somewhat more meaningful because of the election of Barack Obama.”