Black History Month Q&A with Minnie-Jean McMillian, ‘27

Sophomore Minnie-Jean McMillian is a member of the Afro-American Club, W.I.S.E., Youth Leadership Toledo, Student Council, and the IrishTHON Core Team.

What are your thoughts about “African Americans & Labor,” this year’s theme for Black History Month.  Please reflect on the pivotal role that African Americans have played in shaping our country’s history.
This year’s theme is amazing because I know a lot of times as Black people, we don’t get as much credit as we should or should have.  Afro-Americans have played a big part in history, including music, inventions, and sports.

If you could pick any figure central to Black History to have dinner with, who would it be & why?
I’d like to have dinner with Maya Angelou because I’d like to know what sparked her idea of writing poetry, especially writing about women’s history.

What does Black History Month mean to you?
BHM is a time to appreciate our ancestors for the sacrifices they have made.  It is for the ancestors that fought for us to have a better life.  This is why we take pride in our history and our month.

What are some ways you appreciate how CCHS celebrates the diversity at our school?  What are ways you would like to see CCHS continue to celebrate Black History Month?
I appreciate how CCHS celebrates the diversity of our school by allowing us to introduce what we’re celebrating to the students.  They also make time for us in the schedule just to do so.  

What do you love most about Central Catholic High School?
What I love about Central Catholic is no matter what they will always have different ways to help you be successful. And they will also give you credit when due.