Red River Academic Academy celebrated Black History Month in several ways.

Each morning began with “Words of Wisdom” featuring quotations by prominent African Americans. Students watched bellringer slide show “games” each morning highlighting important Louisiana African-Americans. Students also competed in a contest to write a claim as to which African Americans of merit warranted a postage stamp of their own. Winners were: Third Grade – Zyana Griffin, Fourth – Kylie Williams. Fifth Grade – Braylon Johnson and Sixth Grade – Khamden Cox. 

The month long celebration culminated with an assembly. Students presented information about African American inventors, military contributions, the history of how Black History Month came to be and the origins and purpose of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The RRAA Choir sang the spiritual “Gotta Mind To Do Right.” RRAA’s Positive Energy Steppers Drill Team under the direction of Ms. Alice Everett performed as well.