Lincoln Public Schools celebrates Black History Month

Lincoln Public Schools continued its tradition of recognizing the importance of African-Americans in American history, particularly during the struggle of the Civil Rights Movement.

Detailing how African-Americans have helped shaped American culture and confront injustice, several guest speakers recited prominent works by authors of color and told stories about unknown people who were pivotal in shaping their communities. It was also an outlet for young speakers to have their thoughts be heard.

“It’s a great opportunity for me to get my voice out there and just to listen to everyone else speak and show what they have brought to us,” Lincoln North Star sophomore Marshawna Kapke said. “It just means a lot because I like to hear other things that people want to bring to the table and it gives me good ideas.”

Children from Belmont Elementary School performed a piece detailing the importance of children during the Civil Rights Movement. Several hundred children marched on Birmingham to protest the civil injustice that people of color faced.

This was the first of two read in events. The second will be February 20 at noon at the Eiseley Branch of Lincoln City Libraries.