Every February, Black History Month celebrates the achievements, history and contributions of Black communities worldwide. But how have these individuals and Click here to explore the stories of Black food, music and fashion.
Black History Month: Beyond the surface
The influence of black history and culture on modern arts and entertainment
Black cultural expression has fostered a unique kaleidoscope of substyles within arts and media. Photo Illustration | Isabelle Kok
About the Contributors
Isabelle Kok, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Isabelle Kok is currently a junior and an arts and entertainment editor for El Estoque. In her free time she loves to eat BLTA bagels without the A, take naps and make matcha mug cakes.
Jillian Ju, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Jillian Ju is a junior and Arts & Entertainment editor for El Estoque. They enjoy taking long naps and eating complicated fruit, like a bear might.
Samika Bhatkar, Editor-in-Chief
Samika is currently a senior and Editor in Chief for El Estoque. She loves listening to hip-hop and rap music and playing with her dog. In her free time, Samika watches NBA games or cooks with her family.
Niveda Hari, Staff Writer
Niveda is currently a junior and a staff writer at El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching Grey’s Anatomy and going to the beach. She loves sunsets and trying new foods!
Vaishnavi Katukam, Staff Writer
Vaishnavi is currently a junior and a staff writer for El Estoque. She enjoys reading and binge-watching sitcoms in her free time.
Ananya Chaudhary, Editor-in-Chief
Ananya is currently a senior and Editor-in-Chief for El Estoque. When she isn’t reporting for El Estoque, you can find her binging her favorite shows: “Gilmore Girls” (only the first four seasons), “Grey’s Anatomy” (the first six seasons) and “How I Met Your Mother” (all nine seasons). Ananya likes to spend most of her time within the bounds of her room, where she likes to jam to music, call her friends or — and most probably — sleep.
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