Hockaday’s Black History Month Committee capped off a month of cultural and historical events with an assembly for Upper School students. The assembly showcased the artistic genres in black history, starting with an original poem by Luyi Adesanya (Form IV) titled “Where I’m From,” which describes the black history and culture through the centuries.



The Hockaday Gospel Choir sang spirit songs including “Down by the Riverside,” “L.O.V.E.” and “My Life is in Your Hands.



Megha Motgi (Form IV) gave a piano performance of ragtime pieces “Maple Leaf Rag” by Scott Joplin and “Ain’t Misbehavin’” by Fats Waller.



Def Poetry Jam’s “I Write America,” performed by Olivia Armstrong (Form IV), Alex Nowlin (Form IV) and Grace Song (Form IV), describes the various ethnic, culture and religious backgrounds that define America.



Hockaday’s Dance Theatre paid homage to the late Michael Jackson with a white-gloved, moon-walking dance to Jackson’s song, “Beat It.”



Other Black History Month events at Hockaday included Bandan Koro, dancers and drummers from the South Dallas Cultural Center; daily black history facts; and a Middle School Black History Month Assembly.