Jaclyn Brown, CCHS’ Black History Month Program Coordinator, shares her insight on this year’s program which will happen on Feb. 19.
The ODYSSEY Media Group has chosen 15 of our favorite stories celebrating Black History, Excellence and Joy from the past three years.
Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy, and excellence in members of the Athens community.
Multiple CCHS fine arts programs will come together on Feb. 28 to present a program about Black History for the CCHS community.
CCSD Board of Education President LaKeisha Gantt speaks on her time on the Board of Education, what has been accomplished, and goals for the future.
Journalism I students showcase examples of Black history, joy, and excellence in members of the Athens community.
Tochi Onyebuchi’s book “Beasts Made of Night,” published in 2017, is an incredible Nigerian-style fantasy concept with decent execution.
N.K. Jemisin’s 2018 collection of short stories, “How Long ‘til Black Future Month?” contains well-developed characters and plots, making it an excellent read for Black History Month.
Members of the ODYSSEY staff provide reviews of books written by Black female authors focusing on Black stories.
In addition to preparing delicious Jamaican food, local restaurant Rashe’s Cuisine is active in both educating and supporting the Athens community.
The Athens African American Self-guided Tour compiled by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation provides community members with a guide to explore key Black history sites around town varying from businesses to schools. Here are five sites that stand out from the tour.
Ambassador of the Athens HipHop Community and Clarke Central High School parent Montu Miller talks about his experience as a Black Athenian.
A collection of articles published on the ODYSSEY Media Group website features examples of Black excellence from around the Athens community.
The Clarke Central High School Black Culture Club performed its Black History Month program on Feb. 21 in the Mell Auditorium.
A compilation of past ODYSSEY articles features multiple stories written for Black History Month.
Clarke Central High School variety staffer Tecoya Richardson talks with retired Athens Housing Authority Board of Directors Chairman Charlie Maddox as he shares his insight on Black History Month.
To commemorate Black History Month, ODYSSEY Media Group reporters conducted interviews with Black Athenians. They share their lived experiences of Black History.
Following the Black History Month assembly held at Clarke Central High School on Feb. 15, students protested the alleged censorship of the program.
The Black History School Assembly was held during third period on Feb. 15.
Clarke Central High School held a Black History Month Celebration Assembly in Mell Auditorium on Feb. 16. The assembly featured poetry readings, speeches and dance and video tributes.
On Friday, March 8, students and teachers gathered in E.B. Mell auditorium to celebrate Black History Month at CCHS.