At Groveport Madison’s first ever Black History Month Showcase, held Feb. 28 in the Groveport Madison High School auditorium, Jonya Russell and Tamara Johnson performed a poem they co-wrote entitled, “Because Of My Shade.” The poem showcased the difference of society’s view pertaining to lighter or darker skin tones. The Black History Month Showcase highlighted “What it Means to be Black in America” through the eyes of high school students. The event included a fashion show and students performed well-known and original songs, original poems, and dances. Those attending also enjoyed food from various Black owned food vendors.
