By Emeir White ’26
On Thursday, Feb. 26, I went into the cafeteria in our school. It was transformed into a vibrant event known as Taste of Soul.
This event was dedicated to the traditions and history of the Black community. This brought students, families and faculty together through music, food, and stories.
There was good food there. My family and I ate ribs, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, barbecue chicken, and cabbage. This is also known as “Soul Food.”
Damien Melton said, “The atmosphere felt like home.”
While the food was one of the main things, the atmosphere brought by the music was an even better highlight. This was a playlist that consisted of R&B, jazz, and soul classics which helped turn this into a true gathering.
The Diversity Club sang songs. One of them included was “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire. Darion Phelps said, “Even though none of us can sing well, I’m glad that all of us could play a part in this event.”
This event quickly ended for me, as I had to get to my intramural basketball game in the main gym. The singer reminded me of something very important. She said, “Staying together and fighting for one another doesn’t just grant us success; it also grants us happiness.”
