Black History Month Figures

Celebrating Lesser-Known Leaders Who Changed the World As we celebrate Black History Month 2026, it’s important to recognize the less familiar names we don’t always hear every year. While figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks made a lasting impact on our world, dozens of other people have helped shape our world today, often without the same recognition. Here are just a few … Continue reading Black History Month Figures

Keep Your PrOMise

Oakland Mills Sharply Responds to Renovation Delays For four early and cold mornings, Oakland Mills staff members were not in their classes, but were outside in front of Oakland Mills, making a case for renovating our 50-year-old building. This movement garnered participation from staff, students, and families. This came after the Howard County Public School System’s Board of Education voted to abandon the Superintendent’s proposed … Continue reading Keep Your PrOMise

National Guard Shooting Tragedy

All Too Familiar Following the recent deployment of U.S. National Guard soldiers to U.S. city streets, there has been a significant uproar on multiple sides of the political spectrum. Some say it’s needed because of violence taking place from protests, while others say that we cannot deploy trained soldiers into civilian-heavy environments because it’s a danger, waste, and abuse of American resources and power.  On … Continue reading National Guard Shooting Tragedy

The History Of Black History Month

What is Black History Month? Black History Month is an annual period where we celebrate and acknowledge the achievements, history, and role African Americans have played in the evolution of the United States. Though we observe it each February, how many of us know the celebration’s history and how it has changed over the years? The History: Black History Month began with an organization called … Continue reading The History Of Black History Month