Who is a black figure you look up to?

Black Student Union (BSU) is a club that focuses on diversity. In honor of Black History Month, BSU members revealed who they admire and why.

Alexandrea Porrino, Sports Editor|February 28, 2022

 

“Misty Copeland because she was one of the first African American dancers and fought through the discrimination to do what she loved.”
– Junior Avery Moncey

 

“Zendaya because she is an influential women who speaks out against racial injustice and is always a positive figure to look up to”
– Senior Mariah Wingfield

 

“Madison Bailey as she is very vocal about equality and what she believes is right.”
– Freshman Jayden Knighten

 

“Martin Luther King because he always promoted non violence and showed that there’s always a better means of doing things.”
– Senior Dontae Knighten