Meet all 28 Future Black History Makers of Fayetteville
In honor of Black History Month 2023, The Fayetteville Observer has partnered with Cumberland County Schools to spotlight 28 Future Black History Makers in our elementary schools.
These students are standouts for a variety of reasons, from academics and athletics to artistry, kindness and drive.
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Click the individual links to read more about our Future Black History Makers.
Jadyn Basnight, Bill Hefner Elementary School
Laiyah Berrien, Alma Easom Elementary School
Aria Bounds, Loyd Auman Elementary School
Todd, Lake Rim Elementary School
Timothy L. Bright Jr., Loyd Auman Elementary School
Keith Campbell, W.H. Owen Elementary School
Ebony Carter, Westarea Elementary School
Sir'Leland E. Davis III, J.W. Seabrook Elementary School
Richard Evans Jr., Baldwin Elementary School
Makensley Freeman, Brentwood Elementary School
Arielle Gourdine. Stoney Point Elementary School
O'Mear Ty'Ree Graham, W.H. Owen Elementary School
Amir Halsey, Bill Hefner Elementary School
Julian Holmes, Brentwood Elementary School
Jameson James, Elizabeth Cashwell Elementary School
Azani Jennings, Lake Rim Elementary School
MaKenzie Jones, Gray's Creek Elementary School
Nylah Mann, Warrenwood Elementary School
McKenzie Mills, W.H. Owen Elementary School
London Myles, District 7 Elementary School
Mariah Reynolds, Bill Hefner Elementary School
Serenity Sanders, Bill Hefner Elementary School
Makai Sillekens-Longworth, District 7 Elementary School
Tavares Andron Smith Jr., Cliffdale Elementary School
Mason, New Century International Elementary School
Carter Thornton, Cumberland Academy K-5 Virtual School
Makayla, Glendale Acres Elementary School
Alyvia Wright, District 7 Elementary School
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Meet Fayetteville's Future Black History Makers
