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Loyola Honors 2024 Black History Month
During the month of February, Loyola Academy students had the opportunity to explore and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans to our country and our community. Through powerful displays and reflective activities, Ramblers were encouraged to pause and consider the impact and influence of Black history. This year’s special focus was intersectionality.
On Fridays during the passing period before the daily announcements, students enjoyed music from influential Black artists such as "Sunday Kind of Love" by Etta James, "Praise Jah in the Moonlight" by YG Marley, "Collateral Damage" by Burna Boy, and "Love Like This" by Faith Evans.
Each week, the cafeteria featured a special menu to pay tribute to the culinary traditions of Black culture across the globe. AAYG planned to have food that was significant to both East and West Africans.
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Each week, the cafeteria featured a special menu to pay tribute to the culinary traditions of Black culture across the globe. AAYG planned to have food that was significant to both East and West Africans.
Week of February 4: Jamaican jerk chicken and mac & cheese
Week of February 11: Jollof with chicken
Week of February 18: Shrimp & grits
Week of February 25: Fried chicken & collard greens
Powerful displays of art and messaging throughout the school served as consistent reminders of the month’s meaning and significance. In the main hallway, Student Council hung up flags from African and Central American countries, like Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Ramblers also celebrated the month with fun flex period activities including a Movie Monday showing of Jump In! (2007) on February 12, double dutch on Thursday, February 15, and a special game of name that tune which featured songs from popular Black artists on Thursday, February 22.
To close out the month, on Friday, February 23, students from AAYG attended the Chicago Archdiocesan African American Heritage Prayer Service at Holy Name Cathedral.
A very special thank you to Director of Student Activities Ms. Melissa Krein and the African American Youth Group (AAYG) for bringing so many opportunities for meaningful engagement and reflection to the Loyola community.
Powerful displays of art and messaging throughout the school served as consistent reminders of the month’s meaning and significance. In the main hallway, Student Council hung up flags from African and Central American countries, like Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Ramblers also celebrated the month with fun flex period activities including a Movie Monday showing of Jump In! (2007) on February 12, double dutch on Thursday, February 15, and a special game of name that tune which featured songs from popular Black artists on Thursday, February 22.
To close out the month, on Friday, February 23, students from AAYG attended the Chicago Archdiocesan African American Heritage Prayer Service at Holy Name Cathedral.
A very special thank you to Director of Student Activities Ms. Melissa Krein and the African American Youth Group (AAYG) for bringing so many opportunities for meaningful engagement and reflection to the Loyola community.
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