Adrienne M. Davis, secretary of the Plymouth-Canton school board, started as an active parent and has now served on the board for almost five years. Elected in 2009, she is the first black school board member. The second, Kim Crouch, joined Feb. 5 to fill an open seat. Davis is one of the modern-day community leaders and trailblazers whom Patch is highlighting in recognition of Black History Month. Her participation in the district started in her role as an active parent. Her two children – Jared, 17, who will graduate from Plymouth High School this year; and Brandon, 19, who is currently …

In recognition of Black History Month, Patch is highlighting modern-day community leaders and trailblazers who live or work in our Patch towns. The group includes entrepreneurs, school board members, principals, doctors and politicians.  Adrienne M. Davis, secretary of the Plymouth-Canton school board and one of the people whom Patch is highlighting, said Black History Month goes back to a time when black Americans were not considered a valid part of the country’s history. “The purpose is to highlight achievements and positive contributions,” she said. “It’s not just for African Americans, it…