Milton Elementary Students Experience History in a New Light During Black History Month Assembly

As part of its Black History Month celebration, Milton Elementary recently welcomed Mr. Ty and the Black History Tribute Laser Show by Prismatic Magic for a high-energy, educational assembly sponsored by the PTO.

The engaging program combined music, storytelling, science, and dazzling laser light effects to take students on a journey through more than 100 years of history. Using the scientific principle of persistence of vision, an optical illusion that allows rapidly moving lights to create images, Mr. Ty demonstrated how tiny laser dots traveling up to 6,000 miles per hour can form powerful pictures and scenes before the audience’s eyes.

The Black History Laser Tribute Show invited students to “take a trip through time,” meeting influential African American artists, athletes, speakers, politicians, inventors, and philanthropists whose contributions have shaped the nation. Through synchronized music and lights, students learned about trailblazers such as Cab Calloway, Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and more. The program also highlighted the Tuskegee Airmen, the first group of African American military pilots, navigators, and support personnel.

A moving segment featured excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, reminding students of the enduring impact of the Civil Rights Movement.

Music played a central role in the experience, as students clapped and sang along to classics like “Shout” by The Isley Brothers and “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry. The show continued with a musical journey spanning a century, featuring songs such as “I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston, “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer, “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé, “Yeah!” by Usher, and “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X. Students also heard music from today’s era inspired by African American artists, demonstrating the lasting influence of their creativity and innovation.

In addition to celebrating musicians and performers, the presentation spotlighted pioneers who broke barriers in their professions. By blending science, history, and the arts into one immersive experience, the Black History Tribute Laser Show offered students an unforgettable and dynamic way to honor Black History Month. The program not only celebrated past and present achievements, but also inspired stud