Celebrating Our Diversity with Black History Month Activities for Everyone

We are excited to announce our activities for Black History Month 2022! We hope our students, parents/guardians, and staff engage in the many activities we have planned for them. See below for a list of offerings that support this year's theme Black History is American History.

Annual Black History Poster and Essay Contest - 2/2-2/11

In support of this year’s theme - Black History is American History - students are asked to illustrate in pictures or words what the theme means to them. Prizes will be awarded to the top winners and their work featured in NUSD publications. Click here for contest details.

Mouth-watering Soul Food Meal Demonstration - 2/11

The term "soul food" originated in the mid-1960s, when "soul" was a common word used to describe African-American culture. However, many of these delicious flavorful dishes have been around for nearly 200 years. Learn how to prepare soulful braised collard greens accompanied with tender roasted chicken from one of our Nutrition Services Chefs. Video available on the NUSD website beginning 2/11.

Family Fun in the Park - 2/12 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join other Natomas families for a morning of family, fun, and dance in the park. In partnership with the Natomas Black Parents United, NUSD will provide a free dance/workout lesson with African American/Afro Caribbean-inspired music genres for kids and adults to enjoy. Each child will receive a copy of the 101 African American Achievements Activities Book. Please RSVP here by 2/10 to ensure we have enough materials for everyone. See you at North Natomas Regional Park, 2501 New Market Drive.

Meet the Author of Layla the Lawyer - 2/22 @ 6:00 p.m.  

Children’s Author Brittany Armstrong Whittington will join us live via Zoom to read excerpts from her book, Layla the Lawyer, and talk to children about how their natural traits and gifts can help to determine their future careers. Autographed signed books will be given as prizes, so be sure to reserve you and your child’s space here.