Black History Month (BHM) is an annual month of observance when individuals and events that helped the movement for equality for African Americans in the United States is celebrated. We invite you to read more about the origins of Black History Month, written by our Department of Organizational Strategy, Initiatives and Culture (OSIC), by clicking here.

This month we are spotlighting members of the YES Prep family, sharing scholarship opportunities for our Black/African American students and alumni and wrapping up the month with the annual Brotherhood Sisterhood Summit!

2024 Annual Brotherhood Sisterhood Summit

Each year, our Brotherhood Sisterhood Summit provides a safe and welcoming space for our Black/African American students and staff to embrace their unique identities, make meaningful connections and become empowered to lead change in their communities. This year the annual summit will be held on Saturday, February 24, at YES Prep Southside Secondary. 

Learn about this year's summit >

Scholarship opportunities for Black students

We have compiled a list of scholarship opportunities specifically for our Black/African American students and alumni. If you have a scholarship opportunity you’d like for us to include in our blog, email us at communications@yeprep.org.

Check out the scholarship list >

Further reading

Check out blogs we've shared in the past: 

• African American vs. Black Explained - Kiara Hughes, director of organizational strategy, initiatives and culture, writes about the difference between the terms African American and Black while also detailing her personal experience with these terms and sharing how she identifies and why. Read blog >
• Houston locations to celebrate Black and African American culture - A list of places you can visit right here in Houston year-round to learn more and celebrate Black history. Learn more >
• The Divine Nine: The Legacy of Black Sororities and Fraternities - Learn about the fraternities and sororities founded by a small number of Black students from mainly Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These organizations are known collectively as the National Pan-Hellenic Council or the “Divine Nine”. Learn more >
• Let's Talk About Anti-Blackness & Colorism - Learn the history of Anti-Blackness and how it is still prevalent globally, including how it continues to show up in many ways across institutions. Learn more >
• Anti-Racism Resources for Families - The path to anti-racism is a long journey, but it is not impossible. It involves unlearning many things we thought we knew and deep personal exploration. Learn more >

We are proud to serve our Black/African American students and the communities they are from today and every day. 

We hope you will join us in celebrating BHM via social media. Follow along by using #YESPrepBHM. From all of us at YES Prep, happy Black History Month!