Black History Month Reception
Successful Reception + Viewing
The John Cooper School proudly hosted its annual Black History Month Reception and Evening Viewing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, inside The Rock Math + Science Center, bringing together students, faculty, and the community to honor the achievements and contributions of Black Americans to U.S. history and culture.
The evening featured insightful student speeches, a curated month-long exhibit, and an opportunity for attendees to engage in meaningful conversations about Black history. Guests also enjoyed light refreshments while exploring the creative and historical inspirations behind the exhibits. The event successfully provided a platform for Dragons to share their knowledge and perspectives, fostering deeper connections and understanding among the local community.
“It’s about making sure the next generation doesn’t just read about history, but makes history. You are the next leaders, innovators, and history makers,” said student speaker Jaiden Briscoe ‘25. “There’s always more to be done. I’m still on my journey, still learning, still growing. And you should do the same.”
“We have a tremendous opportunity at The John Cooper School for students to do just that – make history,” exclaimed Head of School Dr. Stephen Popp.
Link to Program
Link to Program
Student Speakers:
- Parker Gardner ‘36
- Nobi Osuji ’33
- Ayomide Oyerinde ‘30
- Jaiden Briscoe ‘25
Design, Planning, and Coordination
- LaRita Baskerville (P ’35)
- Kim Brown (P ’31, ‘35)
- Quentin Dixon (P ’20,’26)
- Natashia Douglas (P ‘31, ’32, ‘34)
- Jennifer & Kevin Jackson (P ‘26, ‘29, ‘29)
- Dana Slusarenko (P ’28)
- Ashley Bryson, Cooper Diversity Coordinator
- Samir Muhith, Cooper Diversity Coordinator
Divine Nine Items Contributed By
- Artis Brown (P ’31, ’35)
- Bryan Brown (P ’26, ’26)
- Kimberly Brown (P ’31, ’35)
- Ashley Bryson (P ’26, ’29)
- Deborah Concepcion (P ’27, ’31)
- Robert Douglas (P ’31, ’32, ’34)
- Jennifer Jackson (P ’26, ’29, ’29)
- Jay Williams (P ’24, ’26)
The John Cooper School
From Curiosity to Wisdom
The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school. Our mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners.
The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, or age.
The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, or age.
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