At the Table with Dr. King: Upper School Celebrates Black History Month
February 21, 2025
By Sabenah Abudu-Abrams, Nora Fletcher, Maddie James and Shreya Surapaneni
TJ Harris ‘25 and Sophie Thomas ‘25 introduce the musicians for the performance co-produced by Warden Music. Photo Courtesy of Maddie James ‘26, Feb. 20, 2025.As the performance unfolds, students sit in silence as they listen to the music and history of Martin Luther King, Jr. This Black History Month, Woodward brought in performers from the Mizel Museum to do slam poetry, sing and present slides going into detail about King’s life. Photo courtesy of Maddie James ‘26, Feb. 20, 2025.The performers present an image of the day Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested for protesting despite receiving an injunction. They create an imagery of having unwavering hope through the darkest of times. Photo courtesy of Maddie James ‘26, Feb. 20, 2025.Through all of the hardships that King faced, he always had his loved ones near him. Next to him in the photo is his wife, Coretta Scott King. This power couple showed the whole world what love was and Corretta continued his legacy even after his death. Photo courtesy of Maddie James ‘26, Feb. 20, 2025.As the band continues to play, students watch the last slide, ending with Martin Luther King’s quote as a message for them when advocating for justice. When advocating for justice, students should be strong yet kind. Photo courtesy of Nora Fletcher ‘26, Feb 20, 2025.
Above, students get out of their seats for an interactive section of the performance. Video courtesy of Jenny Kafer, Feb. 20, 2025.
