Students Celebrate Black History Month By Learning About Entrepreneurs

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — Westhampton Beach business students have been learning invaluable lessons during Black History Month.

In recognition of Black History Month, Westhampton Beach High School business students have been engaging in lessons related to Black entrepreneurs, the district said.

Business Management students conducted a study on Chris Gardner, founder of Gardner Rich and Co., and created a mural in their school’s hallway featuring Black entrepreneurs and CEOs, the district continued.

Accounting students watched "The Banker," which tells the story of two African American entrepreneurs who built a multimillion-dollar banking and real estate portfolio in the 1960s and fought for housing integration.

Virtual Enterprise students worked to create Instagram posts featuring successful Black entrepreneurs, the district added.