Long Middle School celebrates African art for Black History Month

Long Middle annually holds an art exhibit in celebration of Black History Month. Under the guidance of Principal Dr. Elizabeth Harris, students get a chance to see a range of African items on display — often provided by school staff, “that is reflective of our culture,” she says. “Each year, it grows more and more and more.”

One eighth-grader was particularly impressed with the display: “These are very unique pieces of artwork. I like it because they have a very unique design of animals, like zebra and giraffe, type of design.”

Check out the video above as the staff showcases the works, and the students get a chance to experience them.