Students Commemorate Black History Month With Song, Skits

RIVERHEAD, NY — It was a joyful celebration of Black History Month on Feb. 15, as the Riverhead Central School District brought to life all the lessons kids had been studying since the start of the month.

During the event, students performed songs and skits, the district said.

Inspiring speeches were given by various community members, including Lucius Ware, president of the Eastern Long Island NAACP, the district added.

Student winners of the Garfield Langhorn Essay Contest were recognized, as were recipients of the district’s humanitarian awards; other highlights of the evening included a presentation by the Riverhead High School Council for Unity regarding influential African American women, and a dance performance by the First Baptist Church of Riverhead Liturgical Dance Ministry, organizers said.

“The evening was an authentic representation of what it means to be a true community,” said master of ceremonies Patrick Burke, assistant principal of Pulaski Street Elementary School. “It was truly inspiring to see all of the schools come together to present such a diverse program. Their hard work made for a memorable evening.”

Photo courtesy of the Riverhead Central School District.