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Celebrating Black History Month at St. Agnes Academy

By Brittney Reese, St. Agnes Academy, School Buzz Editor | February 19, 2015

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The performers and speakers of the VOBY assembly including the dance team Shock, the step team, and guest speakers. (Photo: Ms. Ashley Bennett)

Last week, St. Agnes Academy’s V.O.B.Y. (Voices of Black Youth) hosted their annual assembly in honor of Black History Month. Among the activities were performances from our dance team, Shock, the amazing “step team” and a very special appearance by Yolanda Adams, a renowned Gospel singer.

The step team performing at St. Agnes Academy.

Step team has been at St. Agnes for years. The group dances to beats made by a series of complex stomps, claps, and other moves and motions - no music allowed! V.O.B.Y. also had a group of students, as well as a faculty member, talk about their experiences dealing with race and how it affected their perspectives. The assembly was an important reminder of how we should celebrate everyone, no matter what race they may be.