Shereen reports on Black History Month Event

I wanted to talk about the triumphs, reason being it is more positive but, it is also important to remember the struggles of those people who experienced it. When preparing my speech I found out that the fountain pen, gas mask and even a refrigerator were all invented by black people. When I talked about the fountain pen I held up my very own Parker pen! When I read my speech the audience did seem to like that (the inventions that is, and the pen!) Eli’s speech was really inspiring and the audience were really engaged with what he had to say. He deserved a round of applause (which he did!) Another guest speaker was also amazing – Farida Anderson. She told us of her experience and it made me think it’s not just black people we should be aware of in general; it’s also of their work.

I hope the audience acknowledged that we should appreciate the triumphs and struggles black people went through, but also to be aware of other ethnic minority backgrounds that have made a positive contribution to our society. Black History Month shouldn’t just be a day to remember these people, or a month to remember. But instead every single day to remember. I really enjoyed the performances that morning and I hope that the intended message was portrayed to each person who came.

Shereen Patel

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