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Black History Month
Dallas ISD is excited to celebrate the rich history, stories, and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation, state, county, and district during Black History Month. Check back all month to see how we celebrate this year’s theme, “Black Resilience."
You can also follow #DallasISDBlackHistory on social media.
If you have any questions, please contact the Racial Equity Office at racialequity@dallasisd.org
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Black History Month Programming
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Black History Month Graphics
Black History Month Graphics
The Communications Department has created Black History Month graphics to use as Google Classroom headers, website banners, slide presentations, and social media posts. Students and staff can access these images below.
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Campus Story Quilt Showcases
Campus Story Quilt Showcases
Throughout the month of February, check out Campus Story Quilts inspired by an African American tradition of storytelling.
Follow us on Twitter at @DISDREO to enjoy all the beautiful campus creations!
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Career Day Live Webinars
Career Day Webinars
The Racial Equity Office will host webinars featuring African American professionals who have demonstrated resilience in their careers.
Before the conclusion of the webinars, students will engage in a Q & A session with each professional.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Enjoy The Webinars Below
Dr. Timothy Beckett, MD. featured on 2/15/23
Latosha Herron-Bruff featured on 2/22/23
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Celebrating Our Own
Celebrating Our Own
Join us weekly in celebrating Dallas ISD's Homegrown Leaders, highlighting the richness of their history and accomplishments.
The link below will reveal this special group of Pioneers.
Dallas ISD Leaders and Pioneers
Executive Director, Jameile Choice
Executive Director, Cheryl Wright
Executive Director, Shantell Grant
Executive Director, Diedra Bell Hunter
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City of Dallas Leaders
City of Dallas Leaders
Dallas ISD proudly honors these Dallas city leaders whose influence has touched everything from pop culture to politics.
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Dallas ISD Leaders
Dallas ISD Leaders
In celebration of Black History Month, we are featuring present-day Trustees, Executive Leaders, and Campus Award Winners. We look forward to bringing this collection each year.
Click the link below to view a picture gallery and a brief bio about each of our leaders.
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Historical Pioneers
Historical Pioneers
This section highlights the remarkable contributions of men and women who helped shape history.
Applicable SEL competencies and Social Studies strands have been added to augment the lessons.
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Social Media
Social Media
Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @DISDREO to enjoy our Black History Month posts spotlighting African American traditions, culture, and celebrations.
Check out the Black History Month Fact of the Day!
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Virtual Guest Readers
Guest Readers
Join us virtually every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy listening to a read-aloud brought to you by our Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and Executive Directors.
You don't want to miss the fun! Watch and enjoy!
The links below will reveal our guest readers.
Tuesday 2/7: Click here to enjoy Executive Director Dr. Dayanna Kelly reading Dream Big Little Ones
Thursday 2/9: Click here to enjoy Executive Director Dr. Deardra Hayes-Whigham reading Little Red Riding Hood
Tuesday 2/14: Click here to enjoy Trustee Camile White reading Hair Love
Thu. 2/16: Click here to enjoy Executive Director Damian Stovall reading Change Sings
Tue. 2/21: Click here to enjoy Executive Director Cheryl Wright reading I am Enough
Thu. 2/23: Click here to enjoy Trustee Maxie Johnson reading I Am Every Good Thing
Tue. 2/28: Click here to enjoy Trustee Justin Henry reading I Am Enough