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For the past six years, as the calendar turns to February, students enrolled in the Honors African American Literature course have helped the Marlborough community honor Black History Month through their Portrait of People video series. Now in its seventh year, this much-anticipated annual tradition aims to uplift the remarkable contributions of notable African Americans—both known and unknown.
BK Smith, English Instructor and Dean of College Counseling, explains, “Although we celebrate the rich and plentiful contributions of African Americans throughout the year, in February we pay special attention and highlight their contributions to our society.” Aligned with this goal, his students have chosen to produce video projects centered around the theme of African American female authors. Dr. Jenn Wells, Director of Equity and Inclusion, underscores the importance of intentional celebration and education. She says, “February calls on us to take dedicated time to reflect on the many ways that Black history, inventions, joy, leadership, creativity, and innovation have transformed the world around us.”
Mr. Smith’s Honors African American Literature students provide an exciting opportunity to engage in this commitment to education by learning about each of their chosen African American female authors. You can find each student’s project below. Links will be added as the videos continue to air throughout the month of February. Happy Black History Month!
2024 Projects
- Octavia Butler
- Kiley Reid
- The Lady Chablis
- Sojourner Truth
- Jesmyn Ward
- Imbolo Mbue
- Jessie Redmon Fauset
- bell hooks
- Elaine Brown
- Jacqueline Woodson
- Angela Davis
- Isabel Wilkerson
- Toni Morrison
- Terry McMillan
- Zora Neale Hurston
- Audre Lorde
- Alice Walker
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2023 Projects
- Brittany Packnett Cunningham
- Constance Baker Motley
- Barbara Jordan
- Ida B. Wells
- Nina Simone
- Huey P. Newton
- Septima Poinsette Clarke
- James Weldon Johnson
- Ruby Bridges
- Jackie Robinson
- Melba Pattillo Beals
- W. E. B. Du Bois
- Justice Thurgood Marshall
- Fred Hampton
- Amelia Boynton Robinson
- Carter G. Woodson
- John Carlos
- Terrence Roberts
2022 projects
- Sidney Poitier
- Alicia Garza
- Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw
- Dr. Mae Jamison
- Angie Thomas
- Ursula M. Burns
- Amanda Gorman
- Angela Bassett
- Allyson Felix
- Kendrick Lamar
- Debbie Allen
- Joycelyn Elders
2021 projects
- Etta James
- Aretha Franklin
- Louis Armstrong
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Claudette Colvin
- J. Cole
- Josephine Baker
- Oris 'Dino' Smiley
- Mae Jemison
- Stacey Abrams
2020 projects
- Wilma Rudolph
- Elaine Welteroth
- George Washington Carver
- Lorraine Hansberry
- Misty Copeland
- Viola Davis
- Nat King Cole
- Harriet Ann Jacobs
- Sheryl Swoopes
- Octavia Spencer
- Ava DuVernay
- Tiger Woods
- Alvin Ailey
- Nina Simone
- Octavia Bulter
- Matthew Henson
- Ella Fitzgerald
2019 projects
- Marian Anderson
- Madame CJ Walker
- Audra Lorde
- Quincy Jones
- Fannie Lou Hamer
- Eartha Kitt
- WEB Dubois
- Muhammed Ali
- Shirley Chisolm
- Alexander Crummel
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