Community invited to celebrate Black history
Sam Houston and Arlington High Schools are inviting students, families, and the community to celebrate Black History Month with two powerful events that honor culture, creativity and resilience.
Graylon Roberson, an AP World History teacher and the director of Arlington High’s program, understands why these programs are so important for students.
“Black history is American history and world history,” he said. “I believe that representation matters, and students of all ethnicities and backgrounds learn a lot from a program such as ours, which honors Black culture, achievements, and social movements that have shaped America and the world.”
Sam Houston High School: “Rooted in Resilience”
Sam Houston will host Rooted in Resilience this Friday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sam Houston auditorium.
The event will feature special guest Grammy Award winner Pamela Dawson. The 2023 Music Educator Award winner is the director of choral music at DeSoto High School.
Students and kids get in free, and adults are $5.
Arlington High School Black History Month Celebration
Arlington High School will present its Black History Month program on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Arlington High auditorium. The event will feature Michael Glaspie, Arlington ISD’s first Black trustee. Glaspie served nearly two decades as a trustee and later as a member of the Arlington City Council.
This will be Arlington High’s first Black History Program.
- A fraternity step routine by TCU’s Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Kappa Epsilon Chapter
- Interpretive dancers from TCU’s School of Dance
- Performances by the award-winning Nichols Junior High Iconic Steppers Step Team
- A modern African dance performed by Mansfield’s Danny Jones Middle School African Student Association.
Both events are open to the community and reflect Arlington ISD’s commitment to honoring history, celebrating culture and creating meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom.