Every February, National Black History Month commemorates the triumphs, contributions and struggles experienced by the African American community throughout U.S. history. This year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” highlights how art contributes to this narrative. For one Team Tyndall Airman it serves as a means for expression, connection and societal criticism. Staff Sgt. Denise Ntow, Airey Noncommissioned Officer Academy noncommissioned officer in charge of student registrar office, uses her passion for poetry, within her two self-published books, to explore topics such as grief, racism, self-reflection, resiliency and love, among other topics to communicate and connect.