African-American history is American history. There is no doubt that our curriculum, and even the way we interpret the past, does not reflect that truth or even a mere semblance of it. The teaching of...
As you walk past business teacher Kelly Kennedy’s door, you’ll see a large painting of an African American woman wearing a crown on her afro hair to show how black is beautiful.
To promote Black...
Eyes glued to senior Taylor Fisher as she reads a poem, students and staff gather in the library. The powerful words of poems written by African Americans echo throughout the room.
The African American...
Fatema Rehmani, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief
• March 4, 2019
Throughout the hallways, classroom doors are uniquely decorated with tokens of African-American history. Starting early mornings, students listened to their classmates' recitation of African-American poetry...
To celebrate Black History Month, African American history trivia questions were asked over the announcements, a field trip was held to the GRIOT, the St. Louis Museum of Black History, on Feb. 24 and the 13th annual African American Read In was hosted on Feb. 26.
Debra Klevens, Convergent Media Writer
• February 26, 2015
During the 13th annual African American Read-In in the West High library, junior Donte Hopkins reads "Love Your Enemy" by Yusef Iman. Pizza and dessert was served to all student present. "We all have...
![Listening to her peers at the African American Read-In, senior Kyra Clerk wears red in support of the event. Clerk worked to spread the word verbally about the event. “The only time we really hear about [African American] stuff is in history class, and mainly it's about slavery. We hardly ever hear about accomplishments of African Americans and what we’ve done for the country,” Clerk said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC_0016-900x600.jpg)
