Students Lead Black History Month Celebration at Aggieland High

First student-led assembly commemorates 100 years of Black History Month

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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International Leadership of Texas A&M Aggieland High School hosted its first student-led Black History assembly commemorating 100 years of Black History Month. The event was organized by students Saniyah Perry and Isaiah Koregay, who wanted to increase representation and highlight black excellence, resilience, and achievement. The assembly featured a bulletin board honoring historical figures, student-created art pieces reflecting black culture, and speeches from the student leaders.

Why it matters

This student-led celebration marks an important milestone in honoring the legacy of Black History Month and empowering students to take an active role in preserving and sharing that history. The event aims to inspire students to embrace leadership, advocacy, and making a meaningful impact in their community and the world.

The details

The student organizers, Saniyah Perry and Isaiah Koregay, wanted to create an assembly that would give more representation to black history and culture at their school. They worked with the art teacher to have students create pieces reflecting what Black History means to them and the figures they admire. The assembly featured speeches from the student leaders about the importance of Black History Month and the lasting impact of black inventors, leaders, and artists.

  • The first student-led Black History Assembly took place in February 2026.
  • The event commemorated 100 years of Black History Month celebrations.

The players

Saniyah Perry

A student at International Leadership of Texas A&M Aggieland High School who co-organized the first student-led Black History assembly.

Isaiah Koregay

A student at International Leadership of Texas A&M Aggieland High School who co-organized the first student-led Black History assembly.

Angel Mckoy

The Houston Area Superintendent of International Leadership of Texas, who expressed support for the student-led event and its goal of empowering students to make a meaningful impact.

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What they’re saying

“To me, this means that I know that I can make a change in our world, knowing that I'm able to get work in places where people like me aren't seen. And so seeing people like this who can make changes, such as becoming the first African-American president, things like that, it allows me to know that I can do things like that as well.”

— Saniyah Perry, Assembly Leader (fox44news.com)

“It means that we were able to have so many inventions from the refrigerator to the if you love a peanut butter and jelly sandwich,m' There are so many things that came to now that people are enjoying because of the black community that we're able to have that now. And my personal favorite, Maya Angelou, her work and her words were able to move so many people in the time that she was here. It is amazing to see how I'm able to take that and move forward with my life and even pass on her knowledge.”

— Isaiah Koregay, Assembly Leader (fox44news.com)

What’s next

The school plans to continue the student-led Black History Month celebration as an annual event, empowering more students to take an active role in honoring and sharing the legacy of black history.

The takeaway

This student-led Black History Month celebration at Aggieland High demonstrates the power of youth voice and leadership in preserving and elevating important cultural histories. The event inspired students to embrace their own potential to make a meaningful impact and change the world.