Black History’s Forgotten Players
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Black History’s Forgotten Players

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By Carlineissa Jean Francois February is a month of remembrance and learning about African American history. It is a time when America pays tribute to those who contributed to history and civil rights and acknowledges the people who fought for freedom and equality despite many hardships.   Distinguished individuals like Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and…

Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Black History Show Was a Success
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Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Black History Show Was a Success

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By Ericka Miller In honor of African American History Month, Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Black History Club held a production in the auditorium, showcasing both the talents of our students and pride African Americans possess. Anticipated students flooded through the auditorium doors a quarter from 1 o’clock anxious to be entertained with singing, dancing, and…

Rediscovering the Past: Hidden Figures
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Rediscovering the Past: Hidden Figures

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By Nathalie Del Valle Hidden Figures, based on the true stories of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, brings forth the hardships of three black women working for NASA. Being the first African-American women to reach their respective achievements, they faced many challenges. Katherine Johnson and Mary Jackson were one of the main contributors…