Solei’ Lockett and Kenia Sandoval make up the first-place team from Jones Elementary that won the third- and fourth-grade division of San Bernardino City Unified School District’s 41st annual Black History Bee on Feb. 24.

Students from seven schools proved their knowledge of Black and African-American history and culture during the event, sponsored by the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Rho Chapter.

“We are grateful to the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Rho Chapter and to the individual ladies of the organization for keeping the Bee going in San Bernardino,” said Equity & Targeted Student Achievement Director Wil Greer. “Over the past 41 years, they have educated generations of students on the richness of Black History. We are proud to sponsor and partner with them in this very important endeavor.”