Black History Month Student Affirmations Project

Trust that meaningful affirmations can change the world.

Welcome to the 2025 Black History Month Student Affirmation Project

The Student Affirmation Project showcases SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD students reciting empowering affirmations to build confidence, recognize their unique strengths and talents, and speak to self-worth, self-love, and value. It is to uplift, empower, and motivate. Be intrigued by their ingenuity, sass, and grit, and treasure their authenticity.

You are invited to join us on this journey to remember our why. Listen to our students’ voices, give yourself a spoonful of grace, and save some for a day you need a reminder.

We encourage open discussions, team opening activities, and other engaging ways to further the conversation of value, endearment, and morale. Take a field trip as a department or small group, and use this as your morning motivation.

Jaidyn Rooks
Akins Early College High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 12th Grade

Featured Poem: "Poet's Voice"

Below you can select a campus in the dropdown menu or scroll through student submissions, press play, and be inspired!

Affirmation Statements

Bri'Yani Brown
Joslin Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 3rd Grade

Heaven Nelson
Joslin Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 5th Grade

Laylani Rose Steen
Joslin Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 4th Grade

Janias Williams
Joslin Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 4th Grade

Anderson Routt
Menchaca Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Kindergarten

Zion & Princeton Routt
Menchaca Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 2nd & 3rd Grade

Jayda Tate
Menchaca Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 4th Grade

Javery Bellinger
Pecan Springs Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 4th Grade

Zahara Brandyburg
Pecan Springs Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 2nd Grade

Ny'Kyra MacKey
Pecan Springs Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 5th Grade

Nala Dare Adams
Uphaus Early Childhood Center, Kindergarten

Dwight Collins
Williams Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 5th Grade

Isis Folse
Ann Richards SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ YWL, 8th Grade

Londyn Hordge
Ann Richards SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ YWL, 7th Grade

Brooke Robinson
Ann Richards SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ YWL, 8th Grade

Stephen Foster
Dobie Middle SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 8th Grade

Aviyanna Washington
Dobie Middle SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 8th Grade

Mahri Hill-White
Kealing Middle SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 7th Grade

Seth Spears
Kealing Middle SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 7th Grade

Laila Dorsey
Sadler Means YWLA, 8th Grade

Trinity Phillips
Sadler Means YWLA, 8th Grade

Jaidyn Rooks
Akins Early College High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 12th Grade

Cayla Mosby
Anderson High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 11th Grade

Zyon Chapman
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 12th Grade

Laniya Dunbar
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 12th Grade

Moses Orta
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 12th Grade

Giselle Terry
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 11th Grade

Heaven Combs
Crockett Early College High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 11th Grade

De'Aja Jackson
Crockett Early College High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 11th Grade

Johnathan Dungey
Northeast Early College High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 9th Grade

Jacob Flemmings
Northeast Early College High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 9th Grade

Sovereign Stephens
Northeast Early College High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 12th Grade


The 2025 Black History Month theme is African Americans and Labor. This can be viewed through a number of different facets. The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD Student Equity Council related it to the hard work and labor of our ancestors; the black inventions; the drive and determination of a better education; the action behind the vision.

Join the Black History Month Committee for a number of engaging events this month.

This original exhibit will be housed at the AISD Central Office 7th floor open area.