Sierra Canyon honored Black History Month this February with a series of events that connected Trailblazers across both campuses.
Throughout the month, gallery walks on both campuses featured displays of quotes and biographical information highlighting influential Black individuals, inviting students of all ages to reflect on the contributions that have shaped history. Students on both campuses also gathered for a sweet potato pie tasting, a warm moment connecting them to the culinary traditions woven into Black American heritage.
On the Lower Campus, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students experienced an immersive presentation by the Parents of Black Students affinity group (PBS) honoring Black inventors and their legacies. Students tested pencil sharpeners inspired by John Lee Love's portable pencil sharpener, gave each other eye exams after learning about Dr. Patricia Bath's pioneering work treating cataracts, and crafted their own traffic signals in honor of Garrett Morgan. Students across the Lower Campus also came together for an assembly where they practiced braids, clips, and beads on hair dolls, celebrating the rich traditions of Black hair culture. Upper Campus Black Student Union (BSU) members also visited Lower Campus classrooms, reading aloud to students from Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd Grade from a selection of books that included Don't Touch My Hair by Sharee Miller, Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison, and The Green Piano by Roberta Falck, among others.
On the Upper Campus, the BSU traveled to the Charles Dickson Studio for a field trip that extended their exploration of Black art and culture. They also hosted an assembly for their peers that balanced celebration with education. Original videos created by Chidi O. '29 and Dean G. '26 brought the assembly to life, and BSU members took the stage to read Langston Hughes' "I, Too" and Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb." Musical chairs set to songs by Black artists and a round of Black History Month teacher trivia kept the energy high and the learning going. The month closed with the BSU's annual Soul Food Luncheon, a beloved tradition that brings the community together around food and in good company.
Sierra Canyon's commitment to an education that reaches beyond the classroom is reflected in moments like these, nurturing in every Trailblazer a deeper understanding of history, an appreciation for diverse voices, and a sense of belonging within a community that is strengthened by its many perspectives.
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