As part of the Lower School’s celebration of Black History Month—and in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—students engaged in a series of experiences centered on building a beloved community where belonging and mattering thrive.
The month began with Community Readers, an initiative that welcomed members of the broader Country Day community into Lower School classrooms to read books focused on connection, kindness, and community, including volunteers from athletics, administration, and faculty from across all three divisions.
Students then gathered for an assembly led by Middle School students, highlighting Dr. King’s message of equality, respect, and belonging. The program also featured a performance by the Middle School choir.
The celebration continued at the month’s Town Meeting, which focused on honoring Black History Month. The gathering featured guest speaker Reginald T. Johnson, the Charlotte Fire Department’s first Black Fire Chief, along with remarks from fourth-grade student leaders and a performance by Buccaneer Voices.
Chief Johnson captured the spirit of the month by reminding students, “Black history is American history, and we’re still making that history today. And you will continue to be part of that as you grow up and choose to become whoever you strive to be.”