Black History Month

Jamil Miles moved her tassel to the left side of her cap, unaware that as she stood there at her graduation in 1995, she would be claiming her title as the first Black person to graduate from University Prep. Throughout her time attending UPrep from the 7th to 12th grade, Miles was not necessarily the only Black kid in school. However, she did notice that the attendance of other Black students was ...

  As a Black student in a predominantly white institution, I’ve always felt that I have to work harder to feel comfortable and be accepted among my peers because of how different I am. There is a big difference in culture and it is only natural for people to be around people like them. Although there are some diverse friend groups, most are made up of people of the same race/backgrou...

After attending an elementary school with a large Black population, I found it difficult to adjust to university prep when I entered sixth grade. Feeling like I “belonged” was a concept that was a bit difficult to grasp. The fundamental objective of UPrep was to create a sense of purpose and connection among all of its students. But I didn’t feel that at all. I felt out of place, often refer...