On Jan. 29, the Student Executive Council (SEC) held an assembly about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The assembly began with an introduction to Dr. King’s life and a presentation of his achievements by Junior Class President Ahmad Fayad. The SEC also showed a video of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Members of the Slam Poetry Club performed a slam poem about Dr. King’s personality. Junior Gay-Straight Alliance President Jessie Belfer presented a PowerPoint showing the similarities between the struggles of gay people today and of blacks during the Civil Rights Movement. Colors performed a skit about the importance of Black History Month, Titan Rhythmz performed and seniors David Brown and Iris Latour read poems.

SEC Diversity Commissioners senior Zayden Tethong, juniors Nidia Morales and Lina Latu planned the assembly. “I enjoyed the diversity of the assembly,” senior Russell Chou said. “It was good that they didn’t focus solely on Martin Luther King Jr.”