What does Black History Month
mean to you?

To me, it’s the month created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States.

-Paige Worden, Ladd

Who are your favorite Black music
artists to listen to?

Chuck Berry is my top pick. Howard Jones, and Tommy Vext are great, too.

-Liam McGann, Mendota

What IVCC Black History month
event interests you?

The Annual Soul Food buffet!

-Allie Hernandez, DePue

I love the annual soul food buffet, it’s my favorite part of the year.

-Perris Stachlewitz, Mendota

Who is an influential Black person
you look up to?

I really Lauryn Hill. Her music entirely changed the music industry. She pushed back against an industry that was so against Black artists, but especially woman Black artists. She has become a political and overall influential icon with her
music. She has a certain rawness in her music that anyone could take inspiration from.

-Amaya Olivas, Mendota