33.3% of students at Millard South High School identified as a minority. That’s almost 870 students out of the 2,607 in attendance. 870 students who don’t have a voice. 870 students who experience some sort of injustice at the place that should be their second home. 870 students who need someone to stand up for them and make sure their voices are heard and that’s what Diversity Council is trying to do.
“Diversity Council is a safe place for people of color to express their opinions and/or on race related issues in school,” freshman Erick Mendez said. “Our main objective is to spread awareness,” he said.
One way the club does this is through something called Council Conversations.
“Council Conversations are one of biggest events…They really help the environment feel more welcoming,” 3rd year member of council junior Pakouma Billa said.
“Council Conversations are just like the name conversations. They are conversations between 4-5 staff members and 1-2 council members. The council members come prepared with questions but most times everyone just starts going off-script and you have a real conversation,” Billa said.
Diversity Council also creates a safe space for those in the council.
“I immediately clicked with the other members and I felt like I finally found a place where I could be myself,” first year member sophomore Olivia Carroll said.
“The members are really accepting and all share their own personal experiences,” 2nd year member sophomore Zainab Ashari said
“Everyone is very welcoming even if you are new,” freshman Ladon Idris said.
