Moments of African American History took our students on a trip of yesterday. We began with Phyllis Wheately’s poem “On Being Brought From Africa to America” and heard the cry for recognition of African Americans whom were created by a redeeming God that provided an “angelic train” for all. Next they heard Caesar Grant’s dramatized story, “All God’s Children Had Wings.” This story told of the power buried within each African American and each individual – the power to break free from the chains that bind. From there students walked the road to the Civil Rights movement and heard “We Shall Overcome” and Martin Luther King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Students were then lifted to new heights and dreams by Nikki Giovanni as they read “Nikki Rosa” and “Ego-Tripin’.” We concluded with a short essay that shares knowledge gained and inspiration planted.
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