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Profile: Black Student Union Club 

Profile: Black Student Union Club 

By Salvador G. A few teachers created a club called the Black Student Union (BSU) Club for CATS students. This club is to understand more about the concept of why it is important to celebrate and to know more about African American people and the Black experience.  According to Mr. Wilson, a computer science and mathematics teacher, the BSU club provides opportunities for all races, meaning that not just Black students celebrate but all races here in school, too. He said, “all races are able to celebrate Black culture, Black lifestyle, and history.” He shares the importance

The absence of Black History Month representation at CATS

The absence of Black History Month representation at CATS

By Gehenna N. Ms. Maria Salcido teaches African American History during the fall semester. As a teacher of Latinx identity, she takes her role seriously. “Ideally, I think people should be able to teach their own history,” she said. “But if someone is going to teach history that’s not theirs, they have to approach it with respect and that is something I was very conscious about when teaching Black History as a non-Black person.” She said she wanted to expose to her students the Black history content that she had the opportunity to learn. The question

Celebrating Black History Month at CATS

Celebrating Black History Month at CATS

By Alan C. and Erick B. Black history month is celebrated every February. How does CATS represent the history of African Americans? And, how do students and teachers feel about it? Mr. Lauren Wilson, a mathematics and computer science teacher here at CATS speaks about Black history month and if this school is covering Black history month correctly. He thinks the school isn’t providing enough about Black history, saying, “At this time, I believe more information should be shared and displayed during Black history month.” “At this time, I believe more information should be shared and

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