For the month of February scholars at Graham are learning about accomplishments and achievements of African Americans that have shaped our nation"s history. Scholars have been paired with influential African Americans to immerse in research projects that will lead to a "Living Museum" to be toured by all grade levels, teachers, staff and parents. Scholars will celebrate Black History month through Tiger News, where they will see influential figures and inspiring quotes. Scholars are also engaged in questions and answers activities to enhance their knowledge of black HISTORY.
"Never be limited by other people"s limited imaginations."
-Dr. Mae Jemison, first African-American female astronaut
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress."
-Frederick Douglass
"The time is always right to do what is right."
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Freedom is never given; it is won."
-A. Philip Randolph, civil rights activist
"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed."
-Booker T. Washington