Oftentimes during Black History Month, the focus becomes limited to a few central figures to the American Civil Rights Movement, and for good reason. While their importance to history can never be over-stated, the Thunder on Tuesday took the opportunity to highlight African-American women who have charted their own special paths in America.
At Pleasant Hill Elementary, Thunder Digital Content Reporter Paris Lawson huddled up some third graders to read them a special book called, ‘Mae Among the Stars’, by Roda Ahmed. In tight formation in the library focusing intently on Lawson, who sat on a Thunder-themed blanket and expertly told the story, the kids were rapt with attention.