Today's Owlcast is an audio journey through the celebration of Black History Month in ACS Athens. A group of students and their club advisors talk about the essence of humanity, as they explore the rich tapestry of perspectives, experiences, and cultures that make up our world over a series of activities and creating artifacts through the Month of February.

Students read poems expressing the anxiety and the pride, the misgivings and the hope, the trauma and the promise. They talk about the swag, the cultural spice that distinguishes the African American experience, while they try to tackle the danger of portraying the single-story racial monoliths in some media depictions.

Today we explore the many dimensions of the Black History Month celebration, one of the monthly cultural heritage and awareness celebrations at ACS Athens. Through our discussion, it becomes evident that true learning only happens when we embrace our differences and strive for deeper and more meaningful understanding of each other.

Our co-host today is Helen Seretis, Writing Studio Specialist at the Learning Commons of ACS Athens!