The African American Culture Club debuted as a new addition to Perry in Aug. 2015. Founding members Michelle Bolden and Karimat Mustapha were approached by history teacher John Prothro about creating the club in the 2014-2015 school year. They considered Prothro’s proposition over summer and went to principal Dan Serrano this year with a mission: to have a club on campus where African American teens could share experiences and learn about their history.

“I think that other ethnicities are going to catch on,” Serrano commented on the club. Bolden wants the club to take on a direction that unites the black community at Perry.

The club plans to meet during conference for the upcoming year. The first official meeting for the club officers was held on Aug. 19 in room C205, where all future meetings will be held. Members will be able to learn more about black history and heritage, as well as “connect with each other” in a family atmosphere, Bolden hopes.

As of Aug. 18, there are 22 students members in the club, but Bolden expects a larger turnout than just the numbers on paper. “We’ll probably have more coming as the club gets more established,” Bolden elaborated.

This club will focus on the history of African Americans, but all students are encouraged to join to become more educated about current racial issues in America.